2022 prospects: Will North America lead the aviation industry?
The catastrophic impact of the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic, which was declared in March 2020, is still being…
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Countries must immediately rescind travel bans, says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said that countries must follow the World Health Organization (WHO) guidance and revoke all travel restrictions that…
IATA reveal post-COVID-19 priorities for ground handling operations
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has addressed the skilled labor shortage facing ground handling operations worldwide at…
Air cargo growth to continue into year-end peak: IATA
The strong growth seen in air cargo during the pandemic is expected to continue into the peak demand…
Air cargo demand still above pre-pandemic levels in August 2021
Air cargo demand continued above pre-pandemic levels in August 2021, according to data from the International Air Transport…
How global airlines plan to achieve net zero emissions by 2050
Global airlines have signed a pledge to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, admitting it will be a…
Airline industry net losses to top $200 billion during pandemic
Airline industry losses during the COVID-19 pandemic could reach $200 billion, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) estimates. However,…
Emirates to implement digital health pass across 120 destinations
Emirates has agreed with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) over the implementation of a digital health pass…
How has the airline industry survived 2020?
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released airline industry statistics for 2020, one of the most difficult years…
IATA challenges EU climate deal following ambitious airlines fuel tax proposal
The European Union’s executive Commission presented the ‘Fit for 55’ climate deal on July 14, 2021, which is…
RwandAir, first African Airline to trial IATA Travel Pass
Following a statement issued by the airline on Tuesday, February 23rd, RwandAir, the flag carrier of Rwanda, will…
African aviation leaders call for a coordinated Industry restart
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), Airports Council International – Africa (ACI Africa) and the International Civil Aviation…
COVID tests: stuck between high airfares & frauds
The IATA Director General calls high COVID-19 testing fees an “economic emergency” and a threat to a smooth…
IATA’s Willie Walsh deplores COVID-19 test profiteering
Speaking at the World Aviation Festival virtual event, newly-appointed IATA director Willie Walsh commented on the current situation…
IATA sees no sign of recovery, as air travel numbers plunge
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that it saw no indication of aviation recovery, as the COVID-19…
Air New Zealand to test IATA travel pass on Auckland-Sydney route
On February 22, 2021, Air New Zealand announced the plan to test International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) travel…
Etihad and Emirates to launch digital IATA travel pass
Etihad Airways and Emirates airline stepped into a partnership with the International Air Transport Association to launch the…
ANA makes first Japanese airline to join IATA’s diversity program
Japan’s largest air carrier All Nippon Airlines joins the 25by2025 diversity program by the International Air Transport Association’s…