Un latino es el nuevo Chairman de IATA: Andrés Conesa
Un carismático y experimentado CEO mexicano llega a liderar la Asociación de Transporte Aéreo Internacional, IATA, en remplazo del CEO de Air Canada, Calin Rovinescu. Un profesional de amplia trayectoria y conocimiento en la industria aérea, Andrés Conesa Labastida, siempre ha jugado un rol relevante en el desarrollo de la aviación nacional, regional y hoy […]
AGM Opens in Miami AA Chairman and CEO Doug Parker Elected AGM President
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) opened its 71st Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in Miami, Florida, with more than 1,000 industry leaders and media in attendance. The meeting is being hosted by American Airlines, FedEx, UPS and Airlines for America (A4A). "We are excited to be in Miami, a vibrant, […]
CEO de Qatar Airways pide apoyo para libertad de mercado y cielos abiertos por conflicto con aerolíneas de EE.UU.
Tras los discursos de inauguración de la reunión General Anual (AGM) de IATA, el CEO de Qatar Airways, Akbar Al Baker, interrumpió la ceremonia para poner en discusión una materia que ya venía generando conflicto entre las principales aerolíneas estadounidenses y del Golfo. El representante de Qatar pidió a Asociación de Transporte Aéreo Internacional (IATA) […]
Social media new x-factor in safety investigations, IATA chief says
One of the unexpected lessons from the apparently intentional crash of Germanwings Flight 9525 was how quickly social media can influence policy-makers charged with making changes. «We are nowadays in a world where communication is extremely rapid with direct communication,» Tony Tyler, CEO of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), said Thursday. «Airlines almost are […]
«Malaysia Airlines está em falência técnica», afirma CEO
Em coletiva de imprensa realizada hoje, o novo CEO da Malaysia Airlines, Christoph Mueller, afirmou que a companhia aérea está em "falência técnica", e que acontecerão grandes mudanças ao longo dos próximos meses. Segundo o jornal britânico Daily Mail, a empresa estaria cortando seis mil colaboradores da companhia, ação que faz parte do projeto de […]
Problemas en Airbus no debe afectar previsiones: CEO
El presidente ejecutivo de Airbus trató de calmar a los inversores tras el reciente impacto del avión militar de transporte A400M y dijo tener confianza sobre los pedidos de aviones en la próxima feria de aviación de París, pero añadió que ni Airbus ni su rival estadounidense Boeing repetirán ventas de 2014. El presidente ejecutivo […]
Ryanair"™s CEO, bad boy of aviation, sounds off
Ryanair CEO Michael O"™Leary made his first appearance at a World Travel & Tourism Council Global (WTTC) Summit here, and lived up to his reputation for speaking his mind, without regard for business niceties or political correctness. Some quotes from a panel he was on: "¢ On growth of tourism in Europe: "Growth is going […]
Airlines will learn from Germanwings crash, IATA CEO says
Enhancing psychological testing for airline pilots will be considered after the apparently intentional crash of Germanwings Flight 9525, the head of an international trade group said Wednesday. But Tony Tyler, CEO of the International Air Transport Association that represents 250 airlines worldwide, said a thorough investigation must be completed in order to draw lessons from […]
Statement on Germanwings 9525
We are closely following developments in the investigation of the Germanwings 9525 tragedy. Safety is the top priority of everyone involved in the aviation industry. We are deeply shocked and saddened by this terrible event. «Words cannot adequately express the sorrow that we all feel. Our thoughts are with the friends and families of all […]
Center of the World: Interview CEO of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings
William J. Flynn, President and CEO of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, believes air cargo remains at the heart of the global economy. Recent figures and surveys reveal a modest upturn in the air freight market. Are you optimistic about the future? I am guardedly optimistic. There are headwinds out there, but there is also the […]
