IAG Cargo Q2 2016 Finacial results
IAG Cargo has today announced its Q2 2016 results, reporting commercial revenue of €241m over the period from April 1 to June 30, 2016, a decrease of 12.0 [1] per cent compared to 2015. Adjusting the prior year’s figures to reflect a directly comparable operation, commercial revenue decreased 12.8 [1] per cent versus last year […]
IBA welcomes new commercial director Adil Slimani
IBA (International Bureau of Aviation), a leading aviation consultancy, is pleased to announce the appointment of new Commercial Director Adil Slimani. Adil joins the team this month, where his role will be to develop the airline customer base and revenue streams, utilising his deep knowledge of operational support requirements on a global basis, and supporting […]
Industry Welcomes Clarity on EU Passenger Rights
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the publication of Interpretative Guidelines on Regulation 261/2004 by the European Commission which brings greater clarity to the European Union"™s passenger rights regulation. This is an important stop-gap measure until critical reforms to EU 261/2004 are implemented. «A transparent and level playing field is important for passengers and […]
Airline Industry Pledges to Fight Against Wildlife Trafficking
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 72nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) unanimously endorsed a resolution denouncing the illegal trade in wildlife and wildlife products and pledging to partner with government authorities and conservation organizations in the fight against the traffickers of endangered animals. «The illegal wildlife trade threatens the survival of many endangered species, the […]
IATA"™s NDC standard gaining acceptance in travel industry
 IATA"™s New Distribution Capability (NDC) standard is gradually starting to see the light of day in the computer programs that agents use every day. Across the breadth of the industry, companies are going through IATA"™s certification process, which ensures that airlines, agents, aggregators and vendors have the capability to send and receive NDC messages. […]
New Airbus Asia Training Centre opens in Singapore
The new Airbus Asia Training Centre (AATC), a joint venture owned 55% by Airbus and 45% by Singapore Airlines (SIA), was officially opened in Singapore today. The opening ceremony was hosted by Fabrice Brégier, President and Chief Executive Officer, Airbus and Goh Choon Phong, Chief Executive Officer, Singapore Airlines, in the presence of S Iswaran, […]
AJW Group attracts top industry talent and steps up its culture of service innovation
AJW Group is capturing a new spirit in aviation says President, Christopher Whiteside, as the organisation continues to focus on the development of support services that transform aviation efficiency for operators and lower CASM (Cost per Available Seat Mile). These include: inventory ownership cost reduction, streamlined supply chain, component reliability and customisable solutions. "Our business […]
China’s future for the connected passenger
Despite recent economic challenges, China"™s population continues to travel and passengers are demanding more from airlines and airports. Analysis published today by SITA, the global provider of IT to the air transport industry, shows that China"™s airports and airlines are responding with higher levels of investment in innovation than found globally. The "Smart Airport" is […]
NASA findings could save airline industry billions
A research project carried out by NASA over the past six years has yielded discoveries that could save the airline industry billions of dollars, according to the space agency. The new technologies were developed under NASA"™s Environmentally Responsible Aviation (ERA) project, which concluded in 2015. NASA says that cumulatively, the results of the project could […]
Delta Cargo leads industry in digitizing contracts
Delta Cargo is making it easier for customers to do business sustainably by leading the industry in replacing its paper contracts with digital versions. As of today, 77 percent of all freight shipped on Delta Cargo utilizes digital contracts, or e-air waybills (e-AWB), well exceeding the International Air Transport Association (IATA) industry goal of 45 […]
