Aviation industry calls for urgent action on drone safety
The European Regions Airline Association (ERA), together with ECA, IATA, EHA, ACI EUROPE, IACA, A4E, IFALPA, IFATCA and CANSO, have jointly called for a...
A4E calls on the UK government to abolish Air Passenger Duty to boost British tourism and economy
Passengers have paid more than £31 billion in 21 years.
Since APD was introduced in 1994 the cost of the highest aviation tax...
IATA: July passenger demand shows resilience
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for July showing an acceleration in demand growth over the previous five months....
Historic aviation carbon agreement moves a step closer
IATA urges States to sign-up for voluntary implementationGeneva - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed optimism for an agreement on a Carbon Offset...
IATA: Demand for air cargo strengthens in July
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in July 2016 showing robust growth in demand. Measured in freight...
Alexandre de Juniac takes the reins at IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Alexandre de Juniac has officially taken on the role of Director General and CEO of the...
IATA and Egyptian authorities work together to address airline blocked funds
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Egyptian authorities are working together to find a practical solution to release, for repatriation foreign exchange funds...
Airports report 4.9% traffic growth during tumultuous first half of 2016
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE today released its airport traffic report for June, Q2 and the first half of 2016. The report is...
IATA: Passenger demand losing momentum
Terrorism, economic uncertainty weigh on trafficThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for June showing that demand (measured in revenue...
IATA: Demand for air cargo picks up in June
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight demand in June 2016 showing a rise in freight tonne kilometers (FTK)...
Italian Air Traffic Controllers spoiled holiday makers’ travel plans even without going on strike
Latest ATC strike called on and off twice before one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.
Short notice cancellation of the...
IATA and FIATA announce new air cargo programme
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) are pleased to announce that an agreement has been...
IATA: Moderating demand trend continues
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for May showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometres, or RPKs) rose...
IATA: Air freight demand growth slows in May
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released global air freight data showing that demand measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) slowed in May with...
IATA World Air transport statistics: India sees highest domestic market growth
60th Edition of IATA World Air Transport Statistics ReleasedThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced industry performance statistics for 2015 showing that, among the...
AEA deeply shocked by the Ataturk Airport attacks
The Association of European Airlines expressed its deep shock at the attacks on innocent people at Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport. “Our thoughts are with the...
ICAO condemns Atatürk Airport attacks
The leaders of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) today expressed their strong condemnation of yesterday’s terrorist bombings at Ataturk Airport, and their deep...
IATA statement on Atatürk Airport terrorist attack
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed outrage at last night’s attack at Atatürk Airport Istanbul, Turkey.“Once again, innocent travellers have been attacked in...
The Falcon 8X receives EASA certification
Dassault Aviation is pleased to announce the certification of the Falcon 8X by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).This certification is exactly as anticipated...
ERA comment on the UK referendum result on membership of the EU
Following the UK’s vote on 23 June to leave the EU Simon McNamara, Director General of the European Regions Airline Association (ERA), comments. “Time...