ICAO highlights its leading role in addressing international aviation CO2 emissions at COP21

The Council President of the International Civil Aviation Organization, Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu, delivered a message on behalf of its Member States and the air transport sector to the COP21 in Paris today, during the Plenary of the UNFCCC"™s Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA). "While international aviation accounts for 1.3 per cent […]

India may displace UK as 3rd largest aviation market by 2026: IATA

India is likely to become the third largest aviation market in the world displacing the UK by 2026, according to a forecast by global airlines grouping International Air Transport Association today. Besides, the IATA expects India’s air passenger traffic to grow to 378 million passengers by 2034 with 275 new passengers likely to be added […]

Air India receives IATA Ienva certification

In yet another accolade for its efforts in environment initiatives, National Carrier Air India has become the first airline in India to get the IATA Environmental Assessment Certificate (IEnvA). The certificate was presented to Ashwani Lohani, Chairman and Managing Director, by Amitabh Khosla, Country Director, IATA in Delhi. Also present were Harpreet A De Singh, […]

Airbus A320neo receives joint EASA and FAA Type Certification

The world’s best-selling single aisle aircraft, the A320neo, has received joint Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on 24th November 2015. The certified aircraft is powered by Pratt & Whitney Pure Power PW1100G-JM engines. The EASA A320neo type Certificate was signed by EASA"™s Certification Director Trevor […]

Iran to launch new airliner

Following a significant improvement in Iran aviation sector, the Islamic Republic plans to launch a new airline company, called Tehran Air. The Iranian media quoted Mohammad Ilkhani, an informed source, to say that the new airline will become operational in the country by next April. The new airline will deploy 11 aircraft "” four Airbus […]

Enabling Aviation to Drive Growth in Latin America

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the improvements in safety that have resulted from strong partnerships among aviation stakeholders in Latin America and the Caribbean, and urged governments in the region to use this as a template for working together in other areas. Speaking at the Latin America and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) […]

EU Aviation Package Must Benefit European Economy and Consumers

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the European Commission to ensure that the upcoming European Union (EU) Aviation Package strengthens the competitiveness and connectivity of the European economy, and benefits European consumers. «Air connectivity is a crucial driver of economic and social prosperity in the EU. Strong connectivity needs strong airlines. But Europe"™s […]

Expression of condolences: Metrojet flight 7K9628

The Council President of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu, expressed his agency"™s deepest regret and sorrow today for the families and friends of the victims of Metrojet Flight 7K9628, an international charter service from Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt to St. Petersburg, Russia, which was lost due to unknown causes on […]

easyJet takes off under cost-per-flight-hour contract with AJW Group

In a partnership that firmly establishes the UK as leaders in MRO innovation, easyJet has partnered with AJW Group in a five year cost-per-flight-hour contract to support its growing fleet of Airbus A320 family aircraft. The contract is evidence of a new dynamic in aviation support which sees AJW establish its position as the leading […]