Countries converge to plan «tremendous modernization» in global air transport at 13th ICAO Air Navigation Conference
International experts representing a wide range of disciplines converged at the UN aviation agency, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Montréal today, for the first of its ten-day long 13th Air Navigation Conference. The landmark global event is seen as pivotal to how governments and industry will collaborate internationally to adjust to emerging aviation […]
US president signs FAA reauthorization bill into law
US President Donald Trump on Oct. 5 signed a bill into law to reauthorize the FAA until 2023, marking the first long-term reauthorization for the agency since late 2015 and its longest since 1982. News of the passage of H.R. 302 was met with praise from aviation stakeholders, although groups including airports, airlines and pilots […]
Aviation Marks Ten Years of Emissions Strategy, Reaffirms Carbon Commitments
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) joined air transport businesses and associations to reaffirm its commitment to a sustainable future as the aviation industry marked ten years since agreeing an ambitious joint strategy for reducing carbon emissions. «Ten years ago, the entire aviation sector committed to a joint strategy for carbon-neutral growth and to work […]
American Airlines Commends Congress for Passing Bipartisan FAA Authorization
American Airlines today issued the following statement on the passage of legislation that will extend the authorization of the Federal Aviation Administration through October 2023. “American Airlines commends Congress for passing a bipartisan, multiyear FAA bill that will provide needed certainty, enhance safety, and help us better serve our team members, customers and airports throughout […]
Air transport supports 65.5 million jobs and $2.7 trillion in economic activity
The global air transport sector supports 65.5 million jobs and $2.7 trillion in global economic activity, according to new research released today by the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG). The report, Aviation: Benefits Beyond Borders, explores the fundamental role civil aviation plays for today’s society and addresses the economic, social and environmental impacts of this […]
Argentina commercial air traffic halted by one-day general strike
A nationwide strike action will shut down much of Argentina’s air travel capabilities Sept. 25, as aviation-sector employees are expected to join the country’s public transportation and port workers in a full-day protest called by Argentina’s major labor unions. As of 6 p.m. EST Sept. 24, at least 440 flights have been preemptively canceled, with […]
Central American aviation leaders urge unity
Central American commercial aviation leaders pledged renewed cooperation to resolve myriad issues of government regulation, excessive airport and passenger fees and infrastructure inadequacies at the Aviation Day Central America conference in San Jose, Costa Rica Sept. 19. The conference was organized by IATA, ALTA and the Costa Rican Airlines Association (ALA). While projecting a collective […]
IATA Says Central America is Struggling with Aviation Development
Central America appears to be struggling with the development of the aviation industry, preventing some nations from accessing the economic and social benefits the industry can bring. According to new insights released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the industry is not developing at an equal pace in all countries in the region. “Some […]
Soaring Through the Glass Ceiling
Five stakeholder organizations in the aviation and aerospace industry will launch a global study – “Soaring Through the Glass Ceiling” – to identify and promote means by which the aviation and aerospace industry can more effectively recruit and advance women into leadership roles. The study is scheduled for release in the second quarter of 2019. […]
IATA: Air traveler numbers reach new heights
Worldwide annual air passenger numbers exceeded 4 billion for the first time The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced industry performance statistics for 2017 on Saturday. Worldwide annual air passenger numbers exceeded four billion for the first time, supported by a broad-based improvement in global economic conditions and lower average airfares. At the same time, […]
