IATA highlights potential role of Latin America in future SAF production
In Panama, Martes Financiero reported that the International Air Transport Association (IATA) considered that Latin America and the Caribbean region has the potential capacity to produce up to 200 billion liters of SAF, which would represent 37% of the industry’s fuel needs. “Between 130 billion and 200 billion liters of SAF or other alternative fuels […]
Virgin Australia CEO John Borghetti to leave airline by 2020
VIRGIN Australia chief executive John Borghetti will leave his role in 2020, ending a decade at the company. The airline says Mr Borghetti will not renew his contract post January 1, 2020, giving it ample time to recruit an incoming chief executive and allow for an appropriate transition. The former Qantas executive, who joined Virgin […]
WestJet Encore Appoints New President
"I have spent my career in aviation because it combines my love of aircraft, travel and people. Coming on board an airline like WestJet Encore with its huge growth curve, passionate employees and caring culture is a perfect fit with my professional background," said Charles Duncan. "I look forward to moving into the role and […]
ICAO highlights its leading role in addressing international aviation CO2 emissions at COP21
The Council President of the International Civil Aviation Organization, Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu, delivered a message on behalf of its Member States and the air transport sector to the COP21 in Paris today, during the Plenary of the UNFCCC"™s Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA). "While international aviation accounts for 1.3 per cent […]
