ITF and IATA: Support from Governments Essential to Protect Jobs and Preserve Aviation Industry
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for support from governments to the aviation industry, to protect jobs and ensure that air services can be maintained. The economic situation facing the aviation industry is severe. Air passenger demand is down 80%. Airlines are facing a liquidity crisis which […]
IATA appeals to Latin American governments for coordination
Airline industry association IATA is calling on Latin American governments to harmonise plans to eventually restart air service and reopen borders, saying an uncoordinated effort will hinder the sector’s recovery. IATA, which represents 290 airlines or about 82% of total air traffic worldwide, says it has reached out to governments across the continent, appealing for […]
More Coordinated Approach Required to Keep Air Cargo Moving: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has renewed its calls for a coordinated approach among governments to keep air cargo flowing. Delays in permit approvals, quarantine measures for air cargo crew and not enough support on the ground continue to hamper the movement of cargo flights carrying vital medical supplies and other necessities. “Airlines are […]
Remarks of Alexandre de Juniac at the IATA Media Briefing on COVID-19, 7 April 2020
The impact of COVID-19 on the air transport industry continues to be devastating. The industry is burning through cash at a dangerous rate. Some $61 billion could disappear from cash reserves in the second quarter alone. Demand is in free-fall. Worldwide it’s down 70% compared to last year—90% in Europe. And it could even get […]
ALTA and the government of Ecuador sign a Civil Aviation Cooperation Agreement
The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA), the Civil Aviation Authority of Ecuador and the Ministry of Transport and Public Works of Ecuador signed a Cooperation Agreement with the objective of establishing the general conditions to promote cooperation and technical assistance in the field of operational safety, air navigation and technical-administrative processes, as […]
UK: Government urged to end 10 year chinese visa delay
International Airlines Group (IAG) is urging the Prime Minister to fulfill the Government"™s promise to introduce a new 10 year visa for Chinese visitors that it made over two years ago. With Theresa May visiting China in late January, IAG is questioning why no progress has been made on the visa trial which was announced […]
Boeing Seeks To Salve Brazil Concerns Over Embraer Approach
The Embraer Phenom 300 is displayed during the Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition fair (LABACE) at Congonhas airport in Sao Paulo, Brazil August 15, 2017. Picture taken August 15, 2017. Boeing Co sought to calm Brazilian concern about a potential tie-up with Embraer SA after President Michel Temer and other officials warned they […]
