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  • Covid-19
  • Policy
  • Sustainability

The long and winding road to survival… and recovery

Rafael Schvartzman, IATA’s Regional Vice President for Europe, shared his views at the Portugal Air Summit on aviation’s current priorities as the industry continues to battle Covid-19’s devastating effects.

05.11.2020
  • Covid-19
  • Events
  • Sustainability

Leading France‘s air transport industry in times of crisis

Since the start of the Covid-19 crisis, the French Government has been actively involved in addressing the difficulties endured by aviation, and has led a series of initiatives, including on the environment and Covid-19 testing. What are they, and how can they shape the future of aviation in France and beyond?

04.11.2020
  • Covid-19
  • Infrastructure
  • Sustainability

Joining forces to optimize flights for environmental benefits

A new initiative by IATA together with industry partners indicates that airspace efficiency could be achieved through a combination of continuous approach to structural improvement and renewed political will.

21.04.2020
  • Sustainability

(Single Use) Plastic is Not Fantastic

The inappropriate disposal of plastic is an increasing environmental concern, especially the impact of plastic waste on marine life. What Single Use Plastic initiatives is the airline industry undertaking to reduce its global footprint?

20.02.2020
  • Sustainability

IENVA – Leading our Industry towards Environmental Excellence

The increasing expectation on businesses to benchmark and report environmental performance has led IATA to develop an Environmental Assessment program to help the industry. But what is IEnvA and how does it work?

03.02.2020
  • Events
  • Sustainability

Ensuring Connectivity and Access to the Beautiful Fiery Skies of Iceland

Reaching Iceland without air transport is about as easy as pronouncing ten times the name of its famous Eyjafjallajökull volcano… backwards and without catching your breath. Airlines play a vital role in linking people and economies the world over, but for an island nation like Iceland, air transport is even more significant.

31.01.2020

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