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 […]
Greater Urgency Required to Tackle Emissions Challenge
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for greater urgency in the partnership between governments and airlines to keep aviation at the leading edge of industries in managing their climate change impact. The call came on the eve of the first anniversary of the historic global agreement on a Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for […]
Países UE aceptan prolongar el sistema ETS de emisiones para la aviación
Los embajadores de los países de la Unión Europea (UE) acordaron hoy prolongar el estatus actual del sector de la aviación en el sistema europeo de emisiones (ETS), mientras esperan a que el sector acuerde un plan propio de mitigación a partir de 2021. La iniciativa de la Comisión Europea (CE), que deberá ser aprobada […]
Aviation Industry Professionals Gather in Mexico City for 8th Pan American Aviation Safety Summit
Aviation safety professionals are gathering in Mexico City this week for the 8th Annual Pan American Aviation Safety Summit taking place June 19 – 21, 2017. Hosted by ALTA (the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association) in partnership with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), International Air Transport Association (IATA), Flight Safety Foundation, and […]
