IATA and XCHG’s CBL Markets Announce the World’s First Airline Carbon Exchange
Xpansiv CBL Holding Group (XCHG) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) today announced a partnership to develop the Aviation Carbon Exchange (ACE), a new and innovative way for airlines to meet their emissions-reduction commitments as outlined in the Carbon Offset Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). CORSIA is a global-offsetting scheme ratified by members […]
Canada’s appointment to the International Civil Aviation Organization
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is the premier forum for co-operation in all fields of civil aviation among its 193 Member States and international civil aviation stakeholders. Canada is proud host to this United Nations specialized agency in Montréal. The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, and the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign […]
Growing Global: IAWA Takes Diversity to New Heights
The International Aviation Women’s Association (IAWA), a worldwide organization for women who hold leadership positions across the aviation and aerospace industry, teamed with other industry associations to work with Korn Ferry, a global consulting firm, to conduct research for the study Soaring Through the Glass Ceiling. The report, released today, identifies key enablers and inhibitors […]
Opportunity for Aviation in Europe’s Green Deal
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) asked the European Union to support aviation’s energy transition to sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) as part of the bloc’s Green Deal, being launched tomorrow. “Aviation has high hopes for the European Commission’s Green Deal. We want to be part of Europe’s building of a new energy economy and we […]
Latam e IAG no implementarán su acuerdo comercial
Latam Airlines Group e International Airlines Group (IAG; la compañía matriz de British Airways e Iberia) han decidido que no implementarán su acuerdo comercial (joint business agreement; «JBA» por su sigla en inglés). La decisión, según informó la compañía, se tomó por razones comerciales, así como por cambios en el contexto del mercado aéreo desde […]
A Sustainable Industry for all Europe’s Citizens: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments in Europe to seize the opportunity to create a sustainable aviation industry that protects the environment and increases connectivity opportunities for Europe’s citizens. The call came at the opening of Wings of Change Europe—a gathering of aviation stakeholders being hosted in Berlin, Germany. Amid continuing celebrations […]
Aviation in Brazil hampered by litigation, taxes, regulation
A litigious culture, high taxes and regulatory issues are the main obstructions to aviation growth in Brazil, South America’s most populous country, and one that is generally considered still severely underserved in terms of air transportation. A panel of two aviation executives, a regulatory official and a government representative speaking at the ALTA Airline Leaders […]
Brazil upbeat about the potential of domestic low-cost carriers
Brazilian authorities are optimistic about low-cost carriers’ prospects in South America’s most populous country as regulatory changes and lower taxes have an impact on air travel in what is currently one of the most underserved nations in terms of aviation connectivity. By the end of 2019, Brazil expects to count 120 million air passengers, with […]
Aviation no longer a luxury for the privileged – airline leader
Aviation is no longer a luxury for the privileged few, it’s a requirement for everybody so accessibility of air travel that is affordable is critical if we want this region’s aviation sector to grow, Carla da Silva, who heads up Air Mauritius Southern Africa and Latin America, recently told Fin24. She says it is estimated […]
British Airways outlines steps to zero-carbon future
British Airways has outlined an ambitious strategy to minimise its carbon emissions, amid a flurry of industry concern that climate change will encourage passengers to reduce the amount they fly. «The responsibility was have is to fly sustainably,» BA chief executive Alex Cruz told the Airlines 2050 event in London today. «This is one of […]
