Aviation leaders back new campaign to make Europe the most efficient and environmentally friendly sky to fly in the world
A campaign gets underway today to update Europe’s roadmap for air traffic management (ATM) modernisation. This will contribute to EU climate goals through digital innovation, targeting environmental benefits by optimising how flights are operated. Industry leaders gathering in Brussels today for the SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking Annual Conference are giving their backing to the launch […]
Search for new Air France-KLM CEO hits turbulence
The process of choosing a new CEO for Air France-KLM is causing turbulence for the airline, as French media reports that Philippe Capron, the CFO of Paris-based water and waste management company Veolia, was on point to being nominated sparked a backlash. Air France-KLM is in turmoil after a bitter labor dispute over pay at […]
Boeing provides statement on proposed tariffs and the importance of aerospace to economic prosperity
Boeing is confident that dialogue continues. While both governments have outlined positions that could do harm to the global aerospace industry, neither has yet imposed these drastic measures. We will continue in our own efforts to proactively engage both governments and build on the recent assurances by U.S. and Chinese leaders that productive talks are […]
Principales líderes de la aviación estarán IATA Wings of Change 2018
La 10ª edición de la conferencia de IATA "Wings of Change" tendrá lugar el 4 y 5 abril de 2018 en Sheraton Santiago Hotel & Convention Center. Estarán presentes en el evento más de 300 líderes para discutir temas claves que impulsarán el futuro de la aviación en la región tales como: – La importancia […]
Global travel & tourism leaders hopeful for positive outcome at COP21 talks
In support of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP21, taking place in Paris this week, the members of the Global Travel Association Coalition (GTAC) have reiterated the industry"™s commitment to contribute to fight climate change, and express their hopes for successful talks. Speaking as Chairman of GTAC, David Scowsill, President & CEO of the […]
Paulo Palaia Sica, CIO da Gol, é número 1 na lista IT Leaders 2015
Boas ideias surgem quando menos se espera. No caso de Paulo Palaia Sica, CIO da Gol Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, a inspiração chegou em uma viagem aos Estados Unidos. Na ocasião, ainda no aeroporto onde acabara de desembarcar, indagou o motorista do carro que o levaria até seu destino sobre o tempo que consumiria tal trajeto. […]
Aviation Leaders Gather in Miami for IATA"™s 71st Annual General Meeting US Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx Will Address AGM
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that US Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx will deliver a keynote address at the 71st IATA Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit on 8 June 2015. Up to 1,000 delegates are expected to attend the global event hosted in Miami by American Airlines, FedEx, UPS and […]
Airline Leaders will meet in Miami next week
Right now, many important changes are happening in the world of aviation. The past year has seen many changes in the standing of the airlines in North and South America, including ranking, ownership, and public favor. Now is when we find out the impact all this activity has had on the industry, and what it […]
Remarks of Tony Tyler at the ALTA Airline Leaders Forum in Nassau, Bahamas
Tony Tyler, IATA"™s Director General and CEO, spoke at the ALTA Airline Leaders Forum in Nassau, Bahamas, today, where he cited the Latin America and Caribbean region"™s strong growth potential while urging governments to work more closely with industry stakeholders to address challenges that are preventing aviation from making a bigger contribution to local economies. […]
Aviation Leaders Gather in Cape Town
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that some 700 aviation leaders are gathering in Cape Town, South Africa for the 69th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit. From 2-4 June 2013 Cape Town will be the global capital of commercial aviation as the industry discusses its most important issues, including […]