ERA welcomes Air Lituanica into membership
The European Region Airlines Association (ERA) is delighted to welcome Air Lituanica, a Lithuanian carrier, as a new member. Based in Vilnius, Lithuania, Air...
ERA welcomes Jota Aviation into membership
Jota Aviation*, the independently-owned specialist UK air charter and management company, is the latest airline to join the European Regions Airline Association (ERA). Based...
IATA: Strong demand for air travel rises in 2014
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for the full year of 2014 showing demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs)...
IATA: Air Cargo ends 2014 on a positive note
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released full-year air cargo data for 2014 showing 4.5% demand growth compared to 2013 measured by freight tonne...
Brussels South Charleroi Airport second most punctual airport in the world
CATEGORY – AIRPORTS WELCOMING FEWER THAN 10 MILLION PASSENGERS/YEARThis month, the OAG, a recognised neutral, international organisation in the air travel industry, released its...
IATA: November Global Air Freight Growth Concentrates in Asia and Middle East
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported November 2014 data for global air freight markets showing that demand measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTK)...
IATA: Healthy Passenger Demand in November – Domestic Markets Driving Growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for November 2014 showing a continuation of the healthy demand trend of recent...
AEA: European airlines achieved record load factor of 81 % in 2014
According to initial estimates, AEA member airlines achieved a record load factor of nearly 81% in 2014.The airlines participating in the AEA’s traffic data...
Aircraft accidents in 2014: 1326 fatalities….
2014 was a catastrophic year for aviation with a total of 1326 fatalities, according to the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (website: B3A). Below...
AEA member airlines to fly 1 million passengers a day over Christmas and New Year period
During the upcoming Festive season, AEA member airlines will fly more than 1 million passengers per day. This is 3 pct. more than last...
European Commission creates new momentum with announcement of Aviation Package
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) welcomes the Commission’s announcement of an Aviation package as part of its Work Programme 2015. The package will...
IATA: Airline Profitability Improves with Falling Oil Prices
Financial Health Drives Consumer Benefits
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced an outlook for improved industry profitability in its Economic Performance of the Air...
European Airline Associations call on EU to reject air traffic control price hike proposal
Germany has determined a 16.6 per cent increase in its charges to airlines for air traffic control services from 1 January 2015. This proposed...
IATA: Passenger Traffic Maintains Strong Growth in October
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for October showing a strengthening in demand growth compared to September 2014 and...
IATA: Air Freight Strong Performance Continues in October
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released October data for global air freight markets showing that the strong performance of air cargo in recent...
Airlines announce new customer protection agreement: No passenger left behind after airline bankruptcy
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced a new arrangement to help passengers impacted by airline bankruptcy. A voluntary agreement on behalf of its...