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Digital identity to redefine distribution chain
New Distribution Capability (NDC) is the first step towards the evolution of airlines into retailers through a data exchange format based on offer and order management processes.
- Analysis
- Other
- All Regions
Solar fuel aids sustainability ambitions
Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) are crucial if aviation is to achieve its target of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
- Analysis
- Economics
- Europe
Training is the key to industry recovery
Training is the bridge between the state of the industry today and a strong, successful recovery.
- Analysis
- IATA News
- All Regions
The fight for recovery in Asia-Pacific
Pre-pandemic, Asia-Pacific was hailed as the engine room of aviation growth.
- Analysis
- IATA News
- Asia Pacific
War in Ukraine and air transport
The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the consequent unfolding humanitarian crisis has stunned the world.
- Analysis
- IATA News
- All Regions
Creating a rich experience for airline guests
Peter Ingram, Hawaiian Airlines, CEO Interview, says the airline must be able to properly respond to the desire to travel. Interview by Perry Flint.
- CEO Interviews
- Other
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Customer-centric intermodal travel
In 2020, IATA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Union of Railways (UIC).
- Analysis
- Passenger Experience
- All Regions
Unity in diversity
In recognition of International Women’s Day, Dr. Harpreet A. De. Singh—voted Inspirational Role Model at the 2021 IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards—talks about her career and motivations.
- Analysis
- IATA News
- All Regions
Collaborative decisions vital to progress in the Americas
Airlines need a seat at the table when Latin American governments discuss aviation says Peter Cerdá, IATA’s Regional Vice President for the Americas.
- Analysis
- IATA News
- The Americas
Airlines hopeful for a brighter spring
Airlines are hopeful of a positive northern hemisphere spring and summer to drive demand toward pre-pandemic levels.
- Analysis
- Other
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Facilitating travel for those with invisible disabilities
Negotiating the numerous processes involved in air transport can be a stressful experience for even the most hardened of travelers.
- Analysis
- Passenger Experience
- All Regions
Sustainability is in our DNA
Topi Manner, CEO, Finnair tells Graham Newton that solving the climate challenge cannot be a separate item on the agenda.
- CEO Interviews
- Other
- Europe
Airline of the Firsts
Yildiray Karaer, Chairman of the Board of Corendon Airlines tells Graham Newton he is optimistic about aviation’s future, especially its ability to tackle environmental matters.
- CEO Interviews
- Other
- All Regions
Aviation tackles issues with US 5G rollout
Issues surrounding the implementation of 5G have hit the headlines recently, most notably in the United States.
- Analysis
- Other
- All Regions
Working in tandem with partners for recovery
Christine Ourmières-Widener, CEO, TAP Air Portugal says the industry recovery requires all stakeholders to be in alignment. Interview by Graham Newton.
- CEO Interviews
- Other
- Europe
Transcript of Willie Walsh Remarks at 25 January Press Briefing
Transcript of Willie Walsh remarks and Q&A with the press at the 8 December 2021 media briefing
- Speech
- Economics
- COVID-19
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
Statement on Recent Comments Regarding Covid-19 Risks During Air Travel
IATA clarified that aircraft cabin remains very low risk environment even though Omicron appears more transmissible than other variants
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- All Regions
Statement on the Announcement of New EU Slot Use Rules for Summer 2022
IATA thanks the European Commission for providing confirmation of the slot rules for next summer in good time, resisting calls to fully switch the pre-pandemic slot rules back on.
- Press Release
- Slots
- Europe
IATA Teams with AACA, INACA to Support Safety in Alaska and Indonesia
IATA reached agreements with Alaska Air Carriers and Indonesia National Air Carriers on the IATA Standard Safety Assessment (ISSA).
- Press Release
- Safety
- Asia Pacific
- The Americas
Transcript of Willie Walsh Remarks at 8 December Press Briefing
Transcript of Willie Walsh remarks and Q&A with the press at the 8 December 2021 media briefing
- Speech
- COVID-19
- All Regions