IATA called European policy-makers to take urgent action to ensure Europe avoids infrastructure crisis
Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s Director General and CEO addressed the 36th Plenary of the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) today. Highlights of the speech include the following: Infrastructure De Juniac called on European policy-makers to take urgent action to ensure that Europe avoids an infrastructure crisis by: Addressing the airport capacity crunch Modernizing airspace management […]
Latin American aviation revival? Airline chiefs to gather in Cartagena for vital CAPA Summit
Home to some 382 airlines, Latin America is a dynamic aviation region. Its airlines have 2,350 aircraft currently in service (the fourth largest region globally by fleet) and some 845 aircraft are currently on order by Latin America"™s airlines, including 716 narrowbodies. Does the region have the airport infrastructure to cope? There are currently 736 […]
IATA: Latin America needs to improve infrastructure and regulation to maximise aviation benefits
IATA urged Latin American governments to maximise the benefits aviation generates by addressing critical infrastructure deficiencies and applying ‘Smarter Regulation’ principles. IATA Regional VP for the Americas Peter Cerda stated governments in the region are «hindering sustainable growth with chronic infrastructure deficiencies and debilitating regulation». Critical examples include insufficient capacity at Lima International Airport, antiquated […]
Powerful aviation industry soars in Miami-Dade
The rapid growth of international passenger flights from Miami and Fort Lauderdale have made the world South Florida"™s oyster. That frequent rumble overhead signals more than just another planeload of New Yorkers escaping to the tropics. Building on its early 20th century history as a commercial and military flight center, Miami is thrusting deeper into […]
Joined-up Thinking Needed for Japan"™s Air Transport Infrastructure Olympics are an Opportunity to Drive Critical Change
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on Japan to prepare its airport infrastructure for the 2020 Olympics and future growth of the tourism industry using joined-up thinking and extensive consultation with industry. Japan has set aggressive targets for attracting international tourist arrivals. In 2016 Japan welcomed some 24 million international tourists. In the 2020 […]
The Infrastructure Challenge Strong Partnerships and Solid Ground Rules
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for a partnership approach guided by clearly defined success factors to build the global infrastructure needed for aviation to continue supporting economic and social development. "Aviation is a natural driver of growth"”linking markets and connecting business. Demand for connectivity is rising. To meet that demand and enable aviation […]
