IATA, CFM International Sign Pro-Competitive Agreement on Engine Maintenance
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that it has entered into an agreement with CFM International (CFM) that will lead to increased competition in the market for maintenance, repair and overhaul services (MRO) on engines manufactured by CFM, a 50/50 partnership between GE and Safran Aircraft Engines. «Airlines spend a tremendous amount of money […]
Airlines and Airports Have their Eyes Open to Human Trafficking
In support of the United Nations World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, Airports Council International (ACI) World and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) emphasized their joint commitment and work to help combat human trafficking. Aviation connects the world, carrying more than four billion passengers a year, but this global network is also used nefariously […]
Campaña británica por un comportamiento responsable en los vuelos
Agencias de viajes, aeropuertos y compañías aéreas del Reino Unido se han unido en la campaña “One Too Many” para apoyar el comportamiento responsable de los viajeros en los vuelos, significando que un solo pasajero perturbador en “demasiado”, según informa la Asociación Internacional de Transporte Aéreo (IATA). La campaña ha sido lanzada por la ministra […]
IATA oferece cursos nas mais diversas areas da indústria da aviação
O escritório da IATA no Brasil, além de liderar as ações da associação em todo território nacional, representando, liderarando e servindo a indústria da aviação conduzindo temas como alinhamento da estrutura regulatória às melhores práticas globais, adoção de padrões da indústria em relação aos direitos do consumidor e ajuste da estrutura de custos da indústria […]
IATA: Airline business confidence survey suggests squeeze on margins intensified during 2Q2018
IATA Airline Business Confidence Survey – July 2018 Key points: The results of the survey conducted in early-July, suggest that the squeeze on airline operating profit margins intensified during Q2 2018. This is consistent with increased reports of higher input costs, mainly reflecting developments in jet fuel prices. Many of our respondents (54%) expect to […]
IATA: custo de insumos limitou lucro de companhias aéreas
O aperto nas margens do lucro operacional das companhias aéreas se intensificou durante o segundo trimestre de 2018. Um levantamento feito pela Associação Internacional de Transporte Aéreo (Iata) sobre a confiança empresarial de diretores financeiros e chefes de cargas de companhias aéreas mostra que o resultado é reflexo dos custos mais elevados de insumos, refletindo […]
Swiss WorldCargo obtains CEIV-Pharma certification
Zurich-based carrier Swiss WorldCargo, the air cargo division of Swiss International Airlines, has gained its CEIV-Pharma certification this week, assuring that all segments of its supply chain network, operating in more than 84 countries, meet the strict temperature-control standards set by IATA. The carrier, while small, has carved out a niche in the sector of […]
De Juniac praises India’s aviation strategy
Growth continues to rise but issues remain to solve infrastructure and profitability woes. International Air Transport Assocation (IATA) Director General and CEO Alexandre de Juniac has hailed domestic growth in India, but warned that the country still faces infrastructure challenges. In a wide-ranging interview with the Press Times of India, de Juniac welcomed another month […]
Hariri joins IATA Cargo Committee
Saudia Cargo boss to offer expertise and advice on issues including cargo security, technology and distribution. Saudia Cargo Chief Executive Omar bin Talal Hariri has been appointed to the IATA Cargo Committee. Hariri has joined the 19-strong committee which oversees issues such as cargo security and safety; cargo technology and automation; cargo handling; cargo distribution; […]
FedEx tops latest IATA transport stats
The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA’s) latest World Air Transport Statistics report comparing freight carriers including passenger airlines shows the top 25 carriers’ cargo traffic increased by 7.2 per cent year on year to 166.5 billion scheduled freight tonne kms (FTKs) in 2017. FedEx led the pack, followed by Emirates, United Parcel Service, Qatar Air, […]
