IATA Launches New Global Certification Program to Improve Safety and Welfare of Animals Travelling by Air
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched a new standardized global certification program to improve the safety and welfare of animals travelling by air. The Center of Excellence for Independent Validators for Live Animals Logistics (CEIV Live Animals) provides stakeholders across the air cargo supply chain with the assurance that CEIV Live Animals certified […]
Infrastructure, Costs Key to Harness Power of Aviation in Latin America
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the governments of Latin America and the Caribbean to focus on infrastructure, costs and the region"™s regulatory framework. By concentrating on these areas, the economic and social benefits of aviation can be maximized while accommodating the region"™s expanding demand for air connectivity. Aviation already plays an important […]
"˜Giant step forward"™ for dangerous goods compliance
IATA has launched a new digital solution, Dangerous Goods AutoCheck (DG AutoCheck), that allows the air cargo supply chain to check the compliance of shipper"™ Declaration for Dangerous Goods (DGD) against the association"™s Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR). "The air transport industry handles in excess of 1.25 million dangerous goods shipments transported per year, said Nick […]
Digitization, Trade Facilitation, Safety and People Development Top Agenda at WCS
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted four priorities for the future success of the air cargo industry: accelerating the digitization of the supply chain, enforcing regulations for lithium batteries, more efficient trade facilitation and developing the next generation of air cargo leaders. «Air cargo had an exceptional year in 2017 with 9% growth. And […]
Air Transport MRO Market is Growing at Significant Rate, 2020
Maintenance, repair and operation (MRO) plays a significant role in the enlargement of the air transport fleet. The Air Transport MRO evolved out of drift by airline companies to outsource the task of maintenance, repair and overhaul of engines, line, airframes and components to independent/third-party or airline operated/owned MRO set ups. A decade earlier, most […]
Air Transport World Announces 2018 Airline Industry Award Winners
Aviation Week Network’s Air Transport World (ATW), the leading media brand serving the information needs of the global airline and commercial air transport communities, announced today the full list of winners for its 2018 Annual Airline Industry Achievement Awards. Lufthansa Group chairman and CEO Carsten Spohr, Air Canada, Norwegian Air and Hong Kong International Airport […]
United confirms ANA cargo joint venture expansion
US-based United Airlines and Japan"™s All Nippon Airways (ANA) have confirmed the addition of westbound transpacific routes to their cargo joint venture beginning February 6, as reported in Air Cargo News last week. Customers shipping goods from the US or Canada to Japan will have access to more destinations, quicker transport times and "enhanced technology […]
Singapore Airshow 2018: IATA opens new regional office; signs deal to establish analytics research facility with CAAS
The International Air Transport Association (Iata) is growing its footprint in Singapore with the opening of its new regional office, and its collaboration with the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) to establish a research facility that uses predictive analytics to improve aviation safety. With the move to its new Asia-Pacific Regional Office at Mapletree […]
ANA named ATW 2018 Airline of the Year
All Nippon Airways (ANA) is the ATW 2018 Airline of the Year, it was announced Jan. 16. It is the second time in five years that Japan’s largest and only 5-Star airline has won the top honor. The 2018 Airline of the Year award will be presented at ATW’s 44th Annual Airline Industry Achievement Awards […]
Newsweek names United Airlines Top Global Carrier in 2017 Green Rankings
United Airlines ranked number one among global carriers in Newsweek’s 2017 Global 500 Green Rankings, one of the most recognized environmental performance assessments of the world’s largest publicly traded companies. United placed 59th among 500 U.S. brands and 100th among 500 global brands, further strengthening the company’s position as a leading sustainable airline. Newsweek’s recognition […]
