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Statement from Willie Walsh about Suspension of Schiphol Flight Cuts

IATA commented on news that the Dutch government is suspending its experimental regulation aimed at immediate cuts in Schiphol flight numbers in 2024.

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European Air Fares Rising Slower than Inflation

IATA released data showing that travelers in Europe are benefiting from air fares that are undercutting inflation, as the market continues its post-COVID recovery.

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• Retailing & Finance
• Economics
• Regulations & Law
• Europe

September Passenger Demand Provides Solid End to Third Quarter

IATA announced that the strong post-pandemic passenger traffic trend continued in September.

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• Economics
• Passenger Experience
• Africa & Middle East
• All Regions
• Asia Pacific
• Europe
• North Asia
• The Americas

Air Cargo Demand up 1.9% in September, Sustaining Moderate Growth Momentum

IATA released data for September 2023 global air cargo markets, showing continuing demand recovery.

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• Cargo
• Economics
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• Europe
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French Government Should Implement New Recommendations on Economic Regulation of Airports

FNAM member airlines, SCARA, the BAR, A4E and IATA call on the French government to implement the new recommendations for the regulation of French airports.

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• Regulations & Law
• Europe

Progress towards Aviation Industry’s Commitment to Passengers with Disabilities

IATA announced the results of its 2023 Global Passenger Survey (GPS) related to accessibility of air transport to passengers with disabilities.

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• Passenger Experience
• All Regions

First Integrated Shopping to Travel Journey Using Digital Identity

IATA with industry partners tested the first fully integrated digital identity travel experience, from shopping for flights to arrival.

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• Retailing & Finance
• Passenger Experience
• Security
• All Regions

Speed and Convenience Top Priority for Passengers

IATA announced the results of its 2023 Global Passenger Survey (GPS), are increasingly embracing biometrics and off-airport processes to deliver speed and convenience.

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• IATA News
• Passenger Experience
• Travel & Tourism
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IATA Secures More Data Contributors for CO2 Connect

IATA will be adding further airlines and airline groups as data contributors to its CO2 Connect, hence improving the quality and accuracy of the tool.

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• Sustainability
• IATA News
• All Regions

Passenger Demand Recovery Continues in August

IATA announced that the strong post-pandemic passenger traffic trend continued in August.

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• Economics
• Passenger Experience
• Africa & Middle East
• All Regions
• Asia Pacific
• Europe
• North Asia
• The Americas

Air Cargo Demand up 1.5% in August, First Annual Growth Since February 2022

IATA released data for August 2023 global air cargo markets, showing that year-on-year air cargo demand grew for the first time in 19 months.

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• Cargo
• Economics
• Africa & Middle East
• All Regions
• Asia Pacific
• Europe
• North Asia
• The Americas

First World Sustainability Symposium Opens in Madrid

IATA's inaugural World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) opened in Madrid with a focus on actions needed to achieve the aviation industry’s commitment to net zero CO2 emissions by 2050.

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• Sustainability
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• Africa & Middle East
• All Regions
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Recognizing 20 Years of Safety Improvements with IOSA

IATA marked the first 20 years of the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) at the IATA World Safety and Operations Conference taking place in Hanoi, Vietnam.

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• Safety
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IATA Announces First Safety Leadership Charter Signatories

IATA announced the launch of the IATA Safety Leadership Charter at the IATA World Safety and Operations Conference taking place in Hanoi, Vietnam.

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• Safety
• Ground Operations
• All Regions
• Asia Pacific

World Safety and Operations Conference Underway in Vietnam

IATA announced that the inaugural World Safety and Operations Conference has begun in Hanoi, Vietnam under the theme ”Leadership in Action: Driving Safer and More Efficient Operations.”

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• Safety
• All Regions
• Asia Pacific

Fuel Efficiency: No Stone Unturned in Quest for Net Zero

IATA reemphasized that every drop of fuel avoided counts in the aviation industry’s quest to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 with the latest result from the IATA Fuel Efficiency Gap Analysis (FEGA).

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• Sustainability
• All Regions

IATA Welcomes Mexico’s Return to the FAA’s Category 1 Aviation Safety Rating

IATA welcomes the decision of the FAA to reinstate Mexico’s category 1 aviation safety rating.

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• The Americas

Dangerous Goods Survey Highlights Future Supply Chain Challenges

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Statement on Schiphol Slot Reduction

The International Air Transport Association reacted to confirmation from the Dutch Slot coordinator at Amsterdam Schiphol of the reductions in slots from Summer 2024.

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• Air Traffic Management
• Europe

Joint World Financial Symposium - World Passenger Symposium to Focus on Value Creation

IATA announced that ”Value Creation – Unlock the Potential” will be the theme of the joint World Financial Symposium (WFS) and World Passenger Symposium (WPS), taking place 25-26 October 2023 in Chicago, USA, with United Airlines as the co-host airline.

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