Embraer and Boeing Approved the Terms of Strategic Aerospace Partnership

Embraer [B3: EMBR3, NYSE: ERJ] and Boeing [NYSE: BA] have approved to the terms of a strategic partnership that would position both companies to accelerate growth in global aerospace markets. The approved terms define the joint venture comprising the commercial aircraft and services operations of Embraer, in which Boeing will hold an 80 percent ownership […]

Copa Airlines Expands Partnership With United And Avianca

Copa Airlines announced it has reached an agreement with United Airlines and Avianca Holdings (Avianca) for a joint business agreement (JBA) that, pending government approval, is expected to provide substantial benefits for customers, communities and the marketplace for air travel between the United States and 19 countries in Central and South America. More choices for […]

American Airlines and China Southern Airlines to Expand Partnership

American Airlines and China Southern Airlines are taking steps to strengthen their partnership with a significant expansion of codeshare cooperation and the launch of reciprocal frequent flyer benefits and lounge access. “We are very pleased with the progress we have made so far in our newly formed relationship with the largest airline in Asia,” said […]

Airbus enters partnership with government of Côte d’Ivoire

Airbus and the government of Côte d"™Ivoire signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a framework of collaboration to support the development of the country"™s aerospace industry which has been identified as strategic for its economic development. The MoU was signed today by his Excellency Amadou Koné, Minister of Transport of the Republic of […]

Air Canada adds winter route to St Vincent and the Grenadines

Air Canada has announced that it will fly to St Vincent and the Grenadines each week, one of six news routes for the airline"™s winter season. The announcement comes as the St Vincent and the Grenadines Tourism Authority works to attract international carriers to the Argyle International Airport (AIA), which was officially opened on 14 […]

ICAO Secretary General: Partnership and investment crucial to sustainable aviation development in Africa

Significant contributions towards safe and secure air transport and the prosperity and sustainability of African communities could be achieved if sufficient investment is made towards the development of Africa"™s civil aviation capacities, including infrastructure and skilled human resources, remarked ICAO"™s Secretary General during the Third ICAO Africa and Indian Ocean (AFI) Aviation Week in Malabo, […]

Deeper Partnership to Improve Passenger Experience

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for a deeper partnership with governments to improve the passenger experience of security and facilitation processes. Implementation of Smart Security and better use of passenger information provided to governments have the potential to contribute to the dual goals of heightening the effectiveness of security measures and increasing passenger […]

IATA Calls for Deeper Partnership with Governments Safety, Infrastructure, Security, Smarter Regulation and Sustainability are Priorities

The International Air Transport Industry (IATA) advocated for an even deeper partnership with governments based on global standards in the critical areas of safety, infrastructure, security, regulation, and environment. "Aviation is built on partnerships and the relationship with governments is key. Airlines and governments are well-aligned on safety. But in other areas of government responsibility"”infrastructure, […]

RTCA Forms Partnership with IATA to Support ATC Enhancements in Latin America

RTCA is working with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), combining the resources and capabilities of each organization to promote a more seamless air transportation system. This partnership brings together the world-class leader in consensus-based standards and aviation policy with the global voice of the air carriers to find solutions to some of the most […]