On this page you can access speeches and press releases produced between 2002 and 2021. 


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19.05.2003

Airlines Welcome Reduced Airport Charges in China - Action Needed in Hong Kong

IATA welcomes the May 16 Civil Aviation Authority of China announcement of a 20% reduction in landing and air navigation service charges to foreign airlines

  • Press Release
  • Airport Infrastructure
  • North Asia
15.05.2003

IATA International Traffic Statistics March 2003

Provisional figures for March show mixed traffic results among the major regions. For the first time in several months the passenger market shows widespread negative growth

  • Press Release
  • Economics
  • All Regions
15.05.2003

IATA supports BAA in their drive for runway development

IATA welcomes the recent statement from BAA in support of new runways in South East England as a realistic response to the UK Government consultation

  • Press Release
  • Airport Infrastructure
  • Europe
05.05.2003

World airline CEOs support pre-check-in screening of passengers

World airline CEOs have endorsed the idea of a standardized pre-check-in screening of air passengers in countries affected by the SARS outbreak

  • Press Release
  • Security
  • All Regions
30.04.2003

IATA Supports ASEAN Plan to Fight SARS

IATA applauded the resolve of ASEAN leaders to take extensive measures to control the outbreak of SARS

  • Press Release
  • Safety
  • All Regions
25.04.2003

Kuala Lumpur Joins Ranks of Airports Responding to SARS Crisis - Hong Kong Relief Misses the Mark

IATA welcomed Kuala Lumpur International Airport's (KLIA) response to the plight of a beleaguered airline industry fighting the SARS crisis

  • Press Release
  • Airport Infrastructure
  • Safety
  • Asia Pacific
25.04.2003

Remarks of Giovanni Bisignani at the CNS 13th Partnership Conference in Miami, 2003

Remarks of Giovanni Bisignani at the CNS 13th Partnership Conference in Miami, 2003

  • Speech
  • Value of Aviation
  • The Americas
24.04.2003

Airlines Refine Battle Plans to Fight SARS More Government Action Needed

IATA gathered the world's airlines with the WHO in Bangkok on Wednesday, 23 April to refine battle plans in the war on Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

  • Press Release
  • Safety
  • All Regions
24.04.2003

Tourism Gets a Helping Hand: What About the Airlines? IATA Calls on Asia's Top Leaders to Provide Relief

Hong Kong and Thailand joined the government of Singapore in announcing far-reaching measures to support tourism, the world's largest employer. Giovanni Bisignani, the Director General and CEO of IATA asks for some relief to the beleaguered airlines

  • Press Release
  • Regulations & Law
  • Asia Pacific
17.04.2003

IATA Salutes Singapore-Changi Charge Reductions - An Example for Narita to Follow

Singapore-Changi International Airport's 30% rebate in landing charges and 10% rebate on rent charges to assist the aviation industry during the worst crisis in its history once again shows its leadership among the world's airports

  • Press Release
  • Airport Infrastructure
  • Asia Pacific
10.04.2003

Fighting SARS

The recent outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome has had a devastating impact on the countries and economies of Southeast Asia. The air transport industry has been one of the hardest hit sectors.

  • Press Release
  • Safety
  • All Regions
10.04.2003

IATA International Traffic Statistics February 2003

Provisional figures for February show mixed traffic results among the major regions. In addition to this, the growth rates recorded are at lower level than in recent months

  • Press Release
  • Economics
  • All Regions
27.03.2003

Airports and Air Traffic Control Must Reduce Costs

Airlines are looking for full and immediate cooperation from their industry partners

  • Press Release
  • Air Traffic Management
  • All Regions
22.03.2003

Remarks of Giovanni Bisignani at the ICAO Pre-Conference Seminar in Montreal, 2003

Remarks of Giovanni Bisignani at the ICAO Pre-Conference Seminar in Montreal, 2003

  • Speech
  • Regulations & Law
  • All Regions
22.03.2003

Airline Crisis Worsens - Liberalization Needed

IATA identified three obstacles to the change the industry needs: the bilateral system, national ownership rules and the attitude of competition authorities

  • Press Release
  • Value of Aviation
  • All Regions
19.03.2003

Air Transport Well Prepared for Looming Conflict

With armed conflict looming over Iraq, all parties involved in air transport have now put into place planned additional safety and security procedures to keep our passengers flying safely, with as little inconvenience as possible

  • Press Release
  • Safety
  • Africa & Middle East
13.03.2003

IATA International Traffic Statistics January 2003 Positive start to the New Year, but crisis looming

January 2003 saw total scheduled international passenger traffic increase by 10.97% on January 2002

  • Press Release
  • Economics
  • All Regions
06.03.2003

IATA dead set against increased Heathrow charges

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has approved charges increases for the BAA at Heathrow Airport by some 9% from 1 April this year

  • Press Release
  • Airport Infrastructure
  • Europe
10.02.2003

IATA International Traffic Statistics 2002 -Numbers Adding Up to Start Recovery-

Full year 2002 results show a slight net increase in international passenger traffic on IATA carriers over 2001 of 0.06%

  • Press Release
  • Economics
  • All Regions
06.02.2003

Remarks of Giovanni Bisignani at the 2003 World Civil Aviation Executives Forum in Singapore

Remarks of Giovanni Bisignani at the 2003 World Civil Aviation Executives Forum in Singapore

  • Speech
  • Airport Infrastructure
  • Economics
  • Regulations & Law
  • All Regions