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  • Organization
  • Policy
  • SES
  • Sustainability

How does the Covid-19 crisis affect the European Union’s aviation rules?

Throughout the Covid-19 crisis, the European Commission and institutions have been in the spotlight. How has the crisis affected the EC-aviation relationship, and what can we expect for the future? An interview with Steve HUYGENS and Philippe MORIN, Assistant Directors, EU Affairs at IATA’s Brussels office.

17.07.2020
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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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  • Sustainability

Sustainable Aviation Fuels - Aiming for a SAF and Sound Environment

As the conversation intensifies on climate change, the air transport industry is multiplying efforts towards becoming more sustainable. And Sustainable Aviation Fuels constitute one of the most efficient solutions to reduce the industry’s environmental impact.

09.01.2020
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  • Infrastructure
  • Sustainability
  • Taxation

Ensuring air transport continues to fly high in the Netherlands

IATA released a report on Dutch aviation competitiveness during the Wings of Change Europe conference in Berlin, including recommendations on how to ensure the Netherlands retains its leadership in air transport.

26.11.2019

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