ALTA"™s Annual Federico Bloch and Rolim Amaro Awards Presented at Airline Leaders Forum in Mexico City
ALTA (the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association) presented its annual Federico Bloch and Rolim Amaro awards during its Airline Leaders Forum at the Palacio de Mineria in Mexico City. The Federico Bloch Award was presented to Bill Franke, Founder and Managing Partner of Indigo Partners, in recognition of his outstanding leadership in driving […]
Passenger Services Conference Approves Resolution on ONE Order Standard Will Modernize and Simplify Airline Order Management
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the Passenger Services Conference (PSC) adopted a Resolution on a standard for the ONE Order initiative. Leveraging the data communication advances from the New Distribution Capability, ONE Order will modernize and simplify airline order management, including the delivery, fulfilment and accounting processes related to airline products and […]
Passengers Want to Avoid Travel Hassles with Technology IATA Survey Reveals New Air Transport Trends
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the results of its 2016 Global Passenger Survey (GPS) which showed that passengers are looking for technology to improve their travel experience. Based on 6,920 responses from around the globe, the survey provided insight into what passengers want from their air travel experience. Topping the list were: Arriving […]
But increased trade protectionism has potential to damage growth prospects
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects 7.2 billion passengers to travel in 2035, a near doubling of the 3.8 billion air travelers in 2016. The prediction is based on a 3.7% annual Compound Average Growth Rate (CAGR) noted in the release of the latest update to the association"™s 20-Year Air Passenger Forecast. «People want […]
Transforming the Passenger Journey
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) laid out a transformative vision for air travel that will enable aviation to successfully accommodate a near doubling in demand for air travel over the next two decades. According to IATA"™s latest passenger forecast, some 7.2 billion air trips will take place in 2035, up from 3.8 billion in […]
ICAO announces 2017 opportunities for young aviation professionals
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is launching the recruitment campaign for the 2017 Young Aviation Professionals Programme (YAPP) today. The programme, which is managed under ICAO"™s leadership, is a joint initiative with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airports Council International (ACI). It provides a unique professional development opportunity as selected candidates will […]
IATA Achieves Key NewGen ISS Milestone
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the IATA Passenger Agency Conference (PAConf) adopted Resolutions supporting the development of the New Generation of IATA Settlement Systems (NewGen ISS). «IATA Settlement Systems are the financial back office of the air transport industry. Since its introduction 45 years ago, the Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) has […]
ICAO compliance critical to sustainable development
ICAO compliance is critical to sustainable development, and a prerequisite for accessing the socio-economic developmental opportunities offered by the global aviation network. The unprecedented air traffic growth forecast for the Middle East means Qatar is well positioned to make major contributions to sustainable aviation, ICAO"™s Secretary General Dr. Fang Liu declared during a recent official […]
Alexandre de Juniac Takes the Reins at IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Alexandre de Juniac has officially taken on the role of Director General and CEO of the organization. He succeeds Tony Tyler, who served as IATA DG and CEO since 2011 and had announced his retirement. «I am excited to be taking on this great responsibility. IATA plays […]
IATA Cargo XML Standard Accepted by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced today that IATA"™s Cargo-XML messaging standard will be utilized by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency (US-CBP) to collect advance cross-border data on US export shipments. The new data format will make electronic communication between the US-CBP"™s Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) system, airlines and other air cargo […]
