IATA: Partnerships Key to Securing Aviation"™s Benefits
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed partnerships among all stakeholders, including governments, to help aviation fulfil its important role as a catalyst for global economic growth and development. «Airlines will transport 3.8 billion passengers and 53 million tonnes of air cargo this year. In doing so, they will support some $2.4 trillion in economic […]
IATA Releases 2015 Safety Performance No fatal jet hull losses
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for the 2015 safety performance of the commercial airline industry. "¢ The 2015 global jet accident rate (measured in hull losses per 1 million flights) was 0.32, which was the equivalent of one major accident for every 3.1 million flights. This was not as good as the […]
SITA: Self-Service in the way of the future in Brazil
Airline passengers in Brazil are happy to use technology throughout their journey and are moving in big numbers to use self-service on their smart phones, personal computers and at kiosks. These are the results of a survey released today by global air transport IT provider, SITA. The SITA Passenger IT Trends Survey 2015 was carried […]
Decline in Air Freight Volumes Bottoms Out
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing air cargo volumes (measured in Freight Tonne Kilometers) were down 1.2% in November 2015, compared to November 2014. Total cargo volumes, however, expanded compared to October 2015, and were higher than the low point in August. This indicates that the decline […]
IATA: Airlines continue to improve profitability 5.1% net profit margin for 2016
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced its airline industry outlook for 2016 which sees an average net profit margin of 5.1% being generated with total net profits of $36.3 billion. IATA also announced a revision to its airline industry outlook for 2015 upwards to a net profit of $33 billion (4.6% net profit margin) […]
Etihad Airways, aerolínea del año 2016 según Air Transport World
Etihad Airways, la aerolínea nacional de los Emiratos Ãrabes Unidos, ha sido nombrada aerolínea del año 2016, por la publicación de la industria de la aviación Air Transport World. Participaban más de 100 compañías de todo el mundo y la aerolínea fue seleccionada principalmente gracias a su habilidad de crecimiento, además de por su visión […]
Passenger Traffic Maintains Strong Growth Trend
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for October showing continued strong demand growth for both domestic and international traffic compared to the year-ago period. Total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) rose 7.5%, which was in line with the 7.4% year-over-year expansion seen in September. October capacity (available seat kilometers or ASKs) […]
Asia a volatile market for airlines: IATA exec
With seat capacity overhang, cut-throat competition and profit margins under pressure, Asia continues to be an extremely volatile market for airlines, a top industry official said today (Nov 23). "In 12 months, we have seen huge shifts in the way markets perceive the value of airlines and that"™s really a symptom of massive competition, massive […]
IATA aponta crescimento na demanda de tráfego aéreo mundial
A International Air Transport Association (IATA) anunciou os resultados globais de tráfego de passageiros para setembro mostrando o crescimento da demanda sólida em comparação a setembro de 2014 para o tráfego nacional e internacional. O total de passageiro transportados por km (RPK) aumentou 7,3 % em relação ao período do ano anterior, ligeiramente acima do […]
September Shows Continued Strong Traffic Demand
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for September showing solid demand growth compared to September 2014 for domestic and international traffic. Total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) rose 7.3% compared to the year-ago period, slightly above the 7.1% growth achieved in August. September capacity (available seat kilometers or ASKs) increased by […]
