AEA presents prerequisites for a competitive European airline industry
In the framework of the upcoming consultation and discussions about a new EU aviation policy, the Association of European Airlines (AEA) has published a...
Vueling welcomed as member of IATA
The airline is to benefit from cost reduction advantages on transactions with IATA members.The Spanish carrier is the IATA member with the lowest unit...
IATA: Air Freight Momentum Slows
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing a 3.3% increase in cargo volumes (freight tonne kilometers or...
IATA: Healthy April Passenger Demand
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for April showing robust demand growth compared to April 2014. Total revenue passenger...
IATA: March passenger demand remains robust, buoyed by lunar New Year
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for March 2015 showing demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 7.4% compared...
EASA and IATA move to reduce risk of loss of control accidents
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the publication of new training requirements for airline pilots to...
IATA: Air freight resumes modest growth trend
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets, showing a modest 1.6% rise in volumes in March compared to...
Air Greenland – third new airline to join ERA in 2015
Air Greenland has joined the European Regions Airline Association (ERA), bringing the number of airlines in membership to 53. The flag carrier of Greenland...
Airlines need to guard against criminal proceedings, says ERA
The criminalisation of air accidents is increasing, particularly within the EU, and is an alarming element of the responsibilities of directors and key post...
ERA: French ATC strike causes misery to passengers
Today’s strike by French air traffic controllers (ATCs) is causing chaos to passengers flying to and from France and delays to all flights crossing...
IATA: Lunar New Year travel adds to strong traffic growth in February
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for February showing a strengthening in demand growth compared to February 2014. Total...
IATA: Timing of Lunar New Year and US port congestion boosts February air freight
Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released February data for global air freight markets showing a sharp increase in year-on-year air freight...
EASA certifies the latest and most capable 242 tonne Airbus A330 version
• Latest example of Airbus’ incremental innovation strategy;
• The most cost-efficient and reliable mid-sized widebody airliner;
• 242t A330 structure is the basis for development...
IATA Statement on Germanwings 9525
We are closely following developments in the investigation of the Germanwings 9525 tragedy. Safety is the top priority of everyone involved in the aviation...
EASA recommends a two-crew cockpit at all times
EASA SIB No.: 2015-04
This is information only. Recommendations are not mandatory.EASA Safety Information Bulletin SIB No.: 2015-04 Issued: 27 March 2015Subject: Authorised persons...
ICAO Statement : ?GERMANWINGS FLIGHT 9525
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) extends its profound sympathies to the families of the passengers and crew who were so tragically lost in...
AEA member airlines offer 7.6 million more seats this summer
During the summer season that starts at the end of March and will run until the end of October, the member airlines of the...
IATA: January passenger demand signals solid start to 2015
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for January 2015 showing traffic growth (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) of 4.6%...
IATA: Air Freight Makes Slow Start in 2015
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing a 3.2% expansion in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) in January...
ERA (European Regions Airline Association) celebrates 35 years of service to members
The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) is celebrating its 35th year of service to members. Originally founded in 1985 in Switzerland by a small...