Ryanair hopes to secure UK AOC by the end of 2018

Irish LCC Ryanair is continuing to plan for a "hard Brexit," by limiting the voting rights of non-EU shareholders and setting up a UK air operator"™s certificate, which should be granted by the end of 2018. "We remain concerned about the prospect of a hard Brexit. If there isn"™t a hard Brexit"”if there"™s an extensive […]

U.N. agency urges mandatory training to combat human trafficking on flights

Airlines should offer mandatory training to prevent human trafficking, the United Nation"™ aviation agency said in a new document that could further empower cabin crew on the front lines of global efforts to combat such trafficking. Civil aviation authorities should "require" carriers to teach staff to identify and respond to trafficking, the International Civil Aviation […]

Longtime Airlines for America SVP and General Counsel Announces Retirement

After a career spanning more than three decades, tackling issues that ranged from taxation and regulation to protecting the safety of airline passengers and crewmembers, David Berg, Airlines for America"™s senior vice president, general counsel & secretary announced his intent to retire at the end of June. During his career at A4A, Berg managed industry […]

FAA ordered to review the size of airline seats

A three judge panel has ordered the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to review whether airlines have made their seats too small in order to get more passengers onto their planes. The panel also ordered the FAA to look at shrinking legroom for passengers, especially those who book economy class seats. In a statement Saturday, the […]

Europe"™s airports warn of Brexit risks

The European airport industry has again warned about the potential impact of Brexit on European air transport, underlining the risks of a no-deal scenario. The European airport industry has again warned about the potential impact of Brexit on European air transport, connectivity and the wider economy during a public hearing on the subject in the […]

Airlines Commit to Air Cargo Modernization

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 73rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) adopted a resolution to accelerate the modernization and transformation of the air cargo industry. The resolution builds on the momentum created by the entry into force of the World Trade Organization"™s (WTO"™s) Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA). «The TFA commits governments to making trade faster, […]

Punctuality rules challenged in Brazil and China

IATA is challenging punctuality rules that will affect slot allocation processes in Brazil and China. IATA will be seeking to further engage with Brazil"™s ANAC (National Civil Aviation Agency) after a number of airlines were told they had lost slots at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, due to not meeting punctuality targets. The Worldwide Slot Guidelines […]

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 […]