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April 21, 2018 12:00 pm ET -
New Report Shows Record Low Number of Mishandled Baggage in…
As previously reported, 2017 was a record year for the aviation industry with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) estimating the number of passengers traveling as 4.02 billion. But this week, it was announced by SITA that 2017 was also…
February 8, 2018 8:00 am ET -
Airfares May Increase Over Recent Oil Price Uptick
In past years, the cost of oil was significantly low and that was a key factor in several decisions the commercial aviation industry has taken. That relative stability is now gone, and the increasing price of fuel is pushing for…
December 7, 2017 8:00 am ET -
IATA Delivers Optimistic Airline Forecast for 2018
This week the International Air Transport Association (IATA) held its annual Global Media Day in Geneva, Switzerland. The event is an opportunity for the airline organization to outline its priorities and initiatives for the coming year as well as deliver…
August 28, 2017 8:41 am ET -
IATA Elects Qatar Airways’ CEO as Chairman Of The Board
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has just elected Qatar Airways' Chief Executive, Akbar al-Baker, as the new chairman of the board, effective June 2018. Akbar al-Baker will take over from current chairman, Goh Choon Phong, current Chief Executive Officer…
September 19, 2016 8:01 pm ET -
A ‘Single’ European Sky Will Cut Costs, Decrease Flight Delays
After passing the one-million minute delay mark this year, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has voiced its concern with international air traffic control services lacking backup during industrial action. During air traffic control strikes, airlines have no options other…