Alaska Air Group welcomes Ryan Sather as new vice president of safety and security
The Alaska Air Group board of directors has elected Ryan Sather as vice president of safety and security for Alaska Air Group and Alaska Airlines, where he will lead safety and security functions across the company’s airline operations. The transition reinforces the company’s unwavering commitment to the safety of its employees and guests. Safety is […]
IATA Stresses Airlines’ Right to Always Prioritize Safety in Operational Decisions
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reiterated that safety is and will always be the number one priority in aviation. Hence, airlines must retain the freedom to individually assess risks, including airspace closures, safeguarding the safety of passengers and crew. This is even more important in scenarios where specific alerts and concerns from stakeholders have […]
IATA Launches Global Campaign to Help Travelers Fly Safely with Lithium Batteries
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched ‘Travel Smart with Lithium Batteries’, a global safety campaign that gives travelers seven simple rules for carrying mobile phones, laptops, power banks, and other lithium-powered devices safely when they fly. The campaign will run on IATA’s website and social channels and is available as white-label assets for […]
IATA Highlights Critical Priorities for Aviation Safety and Operations
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted three critical priorities for aviation safety and operations as the World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) opened today in Xiamen, China. These are: defending and evolving global standards, fostering a strong safety culture through leadership, and using data to enhance performance amid growing operational challenges. “The environment in which airlines […]
IATA Outlines Priorities to Strengthen Aviation’s Contribution to African Growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged African governments to prioritize aviation as a catalyst for economic growth, job creation, connectivity, and social development by enhancing safety, reducing the cost burden, and resolving the issue of blocked airline funds. «Africa’s aviation sector is a vital economic driver, contributing USD 75 billion to GDP and supporting […]
Aviation Safety and Training Experts Gather for the ALTA Aviation Summit 2025
The ALTA Aviation Safety, Flight Ops & Training Summit 2025 officially kicks off today in Mexico City. This annual event, organized by the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA), brings together leaders in aviation safety, flight operations, and training, as well as government authorities and technology experts in the aviation industry. Held from […]
Especialistas em segurança aérea e treinamento se reúnem durante o ALTA Aviation Summit 2025
Começa oficialmente hoje, na Cidade do México, o ALTA Aviation Safety, Flight Ops & Training Summit 2025, encontro anual organizado pela Associação Latino-Americana e do Caribe de Transporte Aéreo (ALTA) que reúne líderes das áreas de segurança operacional, operações de voo e treinamento da indústria aérea, autoridades governamentais e especialistas em tecnologias aplicadas à aviação. […]
Ground Handling Priorities: Safety, Baggage, Global Standards and Sustainability
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted four priorities for ground handling at the IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) which opened in Nairobi today hosted by Kenya Airways: Embedding safety in every action Driving global standardization Enhancing baggage operations Building a sustainable and inclusive way forward “Ground handling is essential for aviation. It ensures safety, enables efficiency, […]
New ICAO standards for future air navigation and safety
To ensure the safety and sustainability of aviation’s worldwide transformation and expansion, the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has updated the Annexes to the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention) with new standards for communication, navigation, airport and heliport operations, and aeronautical meteorological services. «At a time of unprecedented technological and […]
IATA Releases 2024 Safety Report
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its 2024 Annual Safety Report. The industry delivered another year of strong overall performance on safety including showing improvements on the five-year average for several key parameters, but it took a step back from an exceptional performance in 2023. The all-accident rate of 1.13 per million flights (one accident […]
