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 […]
FAA seeks nominees for Women in Aviation Advisory Board
Encouraging women to join aerospace could be vital to address a potential worldwide pilot shortage, so Congress last October passed the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 that mandated the creation of the Women in Aviation Advisory Board. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao announced the FAA will accept nominations through 29 October for qualified candidates to […]
Statement: IATA Welcomes Decision to Allow Ancillary Revenues in Brazil
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomes the decision by the National Congress of Brazil to uphold the presidential veto on baggage allowance. This establishes the regulatory framework under which airlines in Brazil can continue to offer a wider choice to passengers, as these can individually choose which additional services they would like to pay […]
How far does one need to go to make a point?
Young Swedish activist Greta Thunberg crossed the Atlantic on a zero-emissions sailboat to attend the UN Climate Summit and then begin a tour around the Americas before attending the UNFCCC COP25 meeting in Chile. She and a sailing crew encountered rough seas on the way to New York in hurricane season. Anyone who is willing […]
States agree to place aviation innovation at the heart of sustainable development
Twenty-four Ministers of Transport attending ICAO’s World Aviation Forum agreed to heighten innovation in the aviation sector as a means to accelerate progress towards the achievement of the United Nations Agenda 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, including the need to take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. “We are fully aware of, and […]
