IATA: October passenger demand rebounds from weather-impacted September
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for October showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometres, or RPKs) rose...
IATA: Air freight up 5.9% in October; signals strong start to 4th quarter
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometres (FTKs), rose 5.9%...
EU Air Safety List has been updated, 178 airlines are banned from European skies
Today the European Commission updated the EU Air Safety List, the list of non-European airlines that do not meet international safety standards, and are...
Aviation associations urge Dutch Government not to proceed with taxation policy
In a joint letter to the Dutch Minister of Finance, the European Regions Airline Association (ERA) and other leading industry associations urge the Dutch Government...
European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) funds airplane scanner at Brussels Airport
Thanks to financial support from the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), Brussels Airport will now become even more efficient in fighting smuggling, having acquired a...
Airbus A350-1000 receives EASA and FAA Type Certification
Aircraft on target to first customer delivery by year-end
Following an intensive flight test campaign performed in less than...
Tuvalu becomes ICAO’s 192nd Member State
Tuvalu has now become the 192nd Member State of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) following its official adherence to the Convention relative à l'aviation...
Are the three big Middle East carriers distorting the international aviation market ?
More and more organisations, airlines and experts in trade, economics and aviation have shown concern over the massive expansion of the three Middle East...
European airport traffic retains strong growth momentum during Q3, says ACI Europe
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE today releases its air traffic report for September & Q3. The report is the only industry report that...
UK aviation priorities for IATA: Clarity on Brexit and expanding Heathrow
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the UK Government to shore-up its international air connectivity by focusing on a cost-effective expansion of Heathrow...
European Commission clears acquisition of Copenhagen Airports by Arbejdsmarkedets Tillaegspension and Ontario Teachers PP
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of Copenhagen Airports A/S by Arbejdsmarkedets Tillaegspension (ATP), both of Denmark, and...
IATA: September passenger demand shows hurricane hit, slowing growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for September showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometres, or RPKs) rose...
IATA: September air freight demand slows slightly but still up 9.2%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in September 2017 showing that demand (measured in freight tonne kilometres...
IATA forecast reveals air passengers will nearly double to 7.8 billion in 2036
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects 7.8 billion passengers to travel in 2036, a near doubling of the 4 billion air travellers expected...
IATA and ACI launch New Experience in Travel and Technologies (NEXTT)
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in collaboration with Airports Council International (ACI) have launched the New Experience in Travel and Technologies (NEXTT) initiative.In...
IATA surveyed passengers: they want technology to give them more control over their travel experience
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the results of its 2017 Global Passenger Survey (GPS) which revealed that passengers expect technology to give...
Abolishing aviation tax would boost German GDP by €67 billion by 2030 and create 26,000 new jobs
PwC study estimates an increase of 24.6 million passengers and an extra €1.6 billion tourism expenditure by 2020.
€1 of abolished air passenger tax creates...
A4E welcomes provisional agreement to prolong “Stop the Clock” of the EU ETS for aviation
Call on EU ambassadors, European Parliament and Council to adopt new regulation by end of this year.
Deal reduces risk of coexistence of...
European Regions Airline Association crown London City Airport the Airport of the Year 2017
The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) has awarded London City Airport the ERA Airport of the Year 2017 at the association’s annual General Assembly...
European airports respond to A4E’s hollow ‘revelations’
At an event in Brussels today organised by the airline association A4E, the findings of a new study on airport charges were revealed… but...