This edition includes detailed results from the Operations Committee (OPC) 20, held in Moscow on 13-14 October and important updates on IATA's initiatives.
Environment Issues
A major topic covered in this issue is the environment. IATA and the industry are preparing for the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Copenhagen on 7-18 December. A number of important meetings took place, including the High-Level Meeting on International Aviation and Climate Change (HLM) and a discussion with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
H1N1 Pandemic Planning
IATA and other industry associations continue to work with the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to refine on-airport disease mitigation measures to be used during a serious pandemic. Topics range from public messaging campaigns through the media and in-flight entertainment systems to sanitary measures and signage in airports.
IATA and the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
IATA met with the FAA to discuss areas of mutual interest and how to best support each other.
October Flight Bag contents:
- Safety
- Global Safety Information Center (GSIC) at the OPC
- Security Information in GSIC
- STEADES Participation Reaches 100 Airlines
- IOSA Trains Accredited Audit Organizations
- ISAGO Audits Update
- New Look for ISAGO Registry
- ISAGO Pool Welcomes Two New Members
- OPC Conclusion
- Security
- Secure Crew
- One-Stop Security at the OPC
- IATA Meets with the US Department of Homeland Security Chief
- US Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
- New Roadmap - Liquids and Gels
- Cargo Security: Secure Freight
- Operations
- Green Team Update
- Cost Reduction Initiatives
- IATA Operational Cost Reduction Initiative (OCRI)
- Alternative Fuels Report
- Airport Aviation Fuelling Article
- IATA Training and Qualification Initiative (ITQI) Report 2009
- Infrastructure
- Infrastructure Status at the OPC
- Avionics Survey
- World Airports Group (WAG)
- NextGen Article in the RTCA Digest
- Regional Updates