Infrastructure, Costs Key to Harness Power of Aviation in Latin America
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the governments of Latin America and the Caribbean to focus on infrastructure, costs and the region"™s regulatory framework. By concentrating on these areas, the economic and social benefits of aviation can be maximized while accommodating the region"™s expanding demand for air connectivity. Aviation already plays an important […]
Air Belgium to launch first service April 16
New Belgian airline, Air Belgium, will begin ticket sales April 3 for flights set to launch April 16. Initial flights will serve Hong Kong from the carrier"™s base at Brussels South Charleroi Airport. Later Air Belgium will fly to mainland China. Air Belgium is 49.995% owned by a company called Aviation Investment Holding NV., which […]
Embraer certifica e entrega primeiro Phenom 300E, novo modelo do jato executivo leve mais entregue por 6 anos consecutivos
A Embraer entregou o primeiro jato executivo Phenom 300E, o qual recebeu no primeiro trimestre as certificações da Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC), da Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) e da Agência Europeia para a Segurança da Aviação (European Aviation Safety Agency – EASA). O novo modelo de jato executivo leve foi anunciado e apresentado […]
Changi Airports International’s Russia, Brazil airports clinch top accolades
CHANGI Airports International’s (CAI) airports in Russia and Brazil have been named best airports on both international and national platforms, which include Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards, Routes Asia, OAG Aviation Worldwide and Skytrax. CAI’s Russian airports have won four awards with Sochi International Airport named the best airport by size […]
AAI, IATA sign pact to share new invoicing, e-data gathering tech
Airports Authority of India (AAI) and International Air Transport Association (IATA) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for capacity building initiative targeting its cutting edge technology SkyRev360, a Make in India initiative in strategic collaboration with IATA. The MoU was signed by AAI Board Member (Finance) S Suresh, and IATA Director General and CEO […]
Huawei Announces Strategic Partnership with IATA
At the Passenger Terminal EXPO 2018 in Stockholm, Huawei today announced it has joined the Strategic Partnerships Program of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Through this Program, Huawei will use its advanced ICT innovations and expertise to help develop airports and airlines of the future, enhancing the passenger experience and optimizing air cargo operations. […]
Brazil-US aviation: open skies as foreign ownership laws relax
The recent ratification of an open skies agreement by Brazil"™s Senate results in the US airlines arguably gaining unfettered route access to Latin America"™s largest markets "“ Brazil, Mexico and Colombia. Now that the agreement is nearing formal ratification, LATAM Airlines Group and American Airlines can move forward in establishing their immunised joint venture, which […]
Aviation panelists urge broader biometrics adoption to relieve passenger capacity crunch
roader adoption of biometric technologies to reduce passenger processing times is necessary to manage a looming capacity crunch facing airlines in busy markets, a panel of aviation industry leaders told the A4E Aviation Summit, Apex reports. Inefficient passenger security clearance processes could limit the capacity available in certain markets, panelists said during a discussion on […]
IATA and ACETA to Cooperate to Strengthen Spanish Air Navigation Strategy with ENAIRE
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and ENAIRE, the Spanish air navigation services provider, together with ACETA, the Spanish Airline"™ Association, have agreed to further reinforce their cooperation for the development and implementation of ENAIRE´s Strategic Plan, «FlightPlan 2020». This will deliver benefits to the travelling public and the Spanish economy through reform and modernization […]
Ethiopian Airlines"™ first flight to Buenos Aires to operated by female crew
In November last year, Africa"™s biggest airline Ethiopian Airlines, deployed its first all-female operated flight from the capital to Bangkok, Thailand. The progressive move was aimed at promoting women empowerment in the aviation industry and it was widely celebrated the world over. The airline is doing it again today, as it launches five weekly flights […]
