Serving growing demand in the Americas
Governments in the region must understand the value of aviation. Despite a host of challenges—including the lingering effects of the pandemic and political upheaval—Latin America experienced a strong recovery in 2022. Such countries as Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico, which had either never imposed travel restrictions or removed them early on, even managed record years. And […]
IATA Appeals to Canadian Government for Immediate Relief for Airlines in Face of COVID-19 Crisis
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the Canadian government to provide urgent financial relief to airlines as they struggle to survive the devastating impact of the COVID-19 crisis. IATA estimates that revenues generated by airlines in the Canadian market will fall by C$14.6 billion (43.2%). That puts at risk nearly 250,000 Canadian jobs […]
Slammed by COVID, Canada’s aviation industry looking to federal government for help
Faced with sharply declining revenues due to COVID-19, the Canadian aviation industry is taking a major hit. From airlines to airports and aerospace companies throughout the supply chain, all are facing challenges to their bottom line, and potentially their survival. Some targeted government relief has been announced for certain groups in the industry, but with […]
Airlines call on EU governments to tackle air traffic management problems
Airlines for Europe (A4E) is urging the EU and national governments to take swift and decisive action to reform Europe’s Air Traffic Management (ATM) system as 2018 is shaping up to be the worst year for ATC delays and flight cancellations in nearly a decade. “Europe’s Transport Ministers are meeting on December 3. They have […]
Government will set airline seat standards
Congressional conferees have agreed upon a measure funding the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and it contains a few perks for air travelers. The measure funding the agency for the next five years requires the FAA to set minimum standards for the width of seats and for legroom. Currently, airlines can make the configuration of the […]
Italian government is considering renationalizing the Italian flagship airline Alitalia
The new Italian government is considering renationalizing the Italian flagship airline Alitalia, which is heavily indebted and currently in administration and faces a December deadline to repay its creditors. The planned proposal would see the state take a 51 per cent stake in the struggling airline, alongside a new private partner – potentially, Lufthansa, report […]
