Greater Urgency Required to Tackle Emissions Challenge
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for greater urgency in the partnership between governments and airlines to keep aviation at the leading edge of industries in managing their climate change impact. The call came on the eve of the first anniversary of the historic global agreement on a Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for […]
UATP: msts selected to facilitate IATA Easypay system in 24 markets
Multi Service Technology Solutions (MSTS) has won a contract to a newly launched remittance service that modernizes payments between accredited travel agencies and airlines. MSTS has been awarded 24 of IATA"™s Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) markets, and it will process payments in those markets by partnering with UATP, the airline-owned travel payment technical solution […]
PANSA and IATA to Work Together to Develop a National Airspace Strategy for Poland
PANSA (the Polish Air Navigation Service Provider) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have agreed to work together with other aviation stakeholders to develop a National Airspace Strategy (NAS) for Poland. The demand for aviation in Poland is expected to double in the next two decades, generating an estimated 1.5 million flights per year. […]
Airbus"™ "BLADE" laminar flow wing demonstrator makes first flight
Airbu"™ A340 laminar-flow "BLADE" test demonstrator aircraft (A340-300 MSN001) has made its successful maiden flight for the EU-sponsored Clean Sky "Blade" project. The aircraft, dubbed "Flight Lab", took off from the Tarbes aerodrome in southern France at local time 11:00, and after a series of successful tests it landed at Airbu"™ facilities in Toulouse Blagnac. […]
British Airways pushes new technology in aviation first
British Airways has become the first airline worldwide to introduce high-tech remote controlled devices to push back aircraft across its short-haul operation. The airline is modernising its operation to maintain and further improve punctuality for its customers. In partnership with Heathrow, the eco-friendly Mototok tugs will allow British Airways staff to prepare aircraft for departure […]
Pan American Institute of Aviation Law Launched During 2017 Aviation Law Americas Conference
During the ALTA Aviation Law Americas Conference, which took place September 6 – 8, 2017, in Bogota, Colombia, the Pan American Institute of Aviation Law (IPDA – Instituto Panamericano de Derecho Aeronáutico) was launched. The objective of the new organization is to promote and research aviation law, academic exchange, doctrin, jurisprudence and aviation law experience […]
Despega Instituto Panamericano de Derecho Aeronáutico
A fin de promover una mayor cultura legal en la industria aérea en el continente, así como la investigación y el intercambio académico regional sobre las leyes que rigen el sector, se anunció la creación del Instituto Panamericano de Derecho Aeronáutico (IPDA). Este acto tuvo lugar dentro de la 11a. Conferencia de Derecho Aeronáutico para […]
‘Unruly’ passengers to be barred from flying for 3 months to over 2 years
The Centre on Friday proposed rules for a «no-fly list», the first of its kind in the world, that allow airlines to bar unruly passengers from flying for up to two years. The rules were issued months after a parliamentarian was caught on camera assaulting an airline crew member for not being able to provide […]
EU Drafts Measures to Brexit-Proof Emissions Market
The European Union is preparing to make its emissions-trading system immune to a supply turmoil that may happen if Brexit talks fail and the U.K. leaves the world"™s largest carbon market. The European Parliament will vote on Wednesday on a proposal that would prevent companies and airlines in the EU Emissions Trading System using carbon […]
Dubai Airports voted Aviation & Transport Company of the Year at Gulf Business Awards
Dubai Airports, operator of Dubai International (DXB), the world’s number one airport for international passengers, and Dubai World Central (DWC), was voted as the Aviation & Transport Company of the Year at the Gulf Business Awards 2017, which were announced at a ceremony held in Dubai on Sunday evening. The Gulf Business Awards recognise the […]
