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 […]
easyJet to recruit more female pilots
easyJet, Europe"™s leading airline, has today launched a new initiative to increase the proportion of new entrant easyJet pilots who are female. This is part of a new strategy to encourage the development of female pilots at all ranks and positions and will widen the pipeline of women who enter our pilot community. Just over […]
Teamwork, Innovation and Industry Unity for a Sustainable Future
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) co-signed an open letter calling on governments to act to help the industry reduce its carbon footprint. The letter was organized by the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG), which brings together all the major players in the aviation sector (airlines, airports, aerospace manufacturers, and air navigation service providers) with […]
