Aviation Leaders Assemble in Sydney for IATA"™s 74th Annual General Meeting
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that leaders of the global air transport industry are gathering in Sydney, Australia, for the Association"™s 74th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit. Hosted by Qantas, the event will include addresses by Sir Peter Cosgrove, Governor-General of Australia; Michael McCormack, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister […]
U.N. agency urges mandatory training to combat human trafficking on flights
Airlines should offer mandatory training to prevent human trafficking, the United Nation"™ aviation agency said in a new document that could further empower cabin crew on the front lines of global efforts to combat such trafficking. Civil aviation authorities should "require" carriers to teach staff to identify and respond to trafficking, the International Civil Aviation […]
Argentina recibe líderes mundiales en materia de turismo y viajes
Rompe récord de convocatoria la cumbre del WTTC; asistirán más de 100 CEOs delas principales empresas globales de la industria de viajes y turismo, 30 ministros de turismo y tres expresidentes, entre otras personalidades La Cumbre Mundial 2018 del Consejo Mundial de Viajes y Turismo (WTTC, por sus siglas en inglés), que se llevará a […]
IATA expands its Montréal head office operations
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced it is increasing its Montréal headquarters operations with the expansion of its Financial and Distribution Services (FDS) division. The move is expected to grow IATA"™s employment in Montréal to more than 400 with the addition of 27 full-time job"“some newly created, others relocated from Geneva, Switzerland. "Our decision […]
IATA and other groups express disappointment over Changi airports new fees
Fees are always a hot topic in the airline world. Singapore’s Changi Airport is currently taking some heat for its decision to impose a new levy on passengers. The airport is using the levy to help fund the planned development of Changi East and Terminal 5. The new departure charges will total S$47.30 – an […]
ICAO notes record passenger volume in 2017
A new record 4.1 billion passengers were carried by the aviation industry on scheduled services in 2017, according to the preliminary figures released on Jan. 17, 2018, by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). This indicates a 7.1 per cent increase over 2016. The number of departures rose to approximately 37 million globally, and world […]
Quito Airport Achieved Category II in the Instrumental Landing System
On Thursday, November 30, 2017, the Director General of Civil Aviation of Ecuador, Luis Carrera Muriel, and Quiport"™s President and CEO Andrew O’Brian informed the public that Quito"™s Mariscal Sucre International Airport achieved Category II in its Instrumental Landing System (ILS), which permits operations in adverse weather conditions (severe fog). ILS is the support system […]
Global security plan must be implemented quickly
IATA has urged the swift implementation by states of the first Global Aviation Security Plan (GASeP). GASeP was established by the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and IATA says it has the potential to strengthen security by providing governments with a global plan to which they can align their national efforts. The […]
IATA Introduces I-ASC Survey to Enhance Safety through a Safety Culture
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched the IATA Aviation Safety Culture (I-ASC) survey to support airlines in the implementation of Safety Management Systems (SMS) and building a strong safety culture in compliance with the recently upgraded standards and recommended practices (SARPS) of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). ICAO safety management SARPS are contained […]
IATA Urges Swift GASeP Implementation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the swift implementation by states of the first Global Aviation Security Plan (GASeP) which was established this week by the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). «Flying is secure, but it is also clear that aviation faces security challenges. GASeP has the potential to strengthen security […]
