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IATA & The Weather Company to Provide Enhanced Turbulence-Related Weather Data to Airlines

IATA is expanding the transmission of its Turbulence Aware data for use within industry-leading aviation solutions by The Weather Company.

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ICAO: Fostering the good created by safe and sustainable aviation

Tony Concil talks to Juan Carlos Salazar, Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), about the organization’s role in tackling aviation challenges.

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Regulations: A fragmented global approach to data privacy

The extraordinary complexity of modern airline operations depends on digital connectivity. Every day, airlines safely and securely share personal data with partners in the aviation value chain, including other airlines, airports, ground handlers, travel agents, and border control authorities.

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Willie Walsh Remarks at the 2024 Changi Aviation Summit Singapore

IATA's DG Willie Walsh's speech at the 2024 Changi Aviation Summit in Singapore.

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Europe: Driving greater efficiency in European air travel

European aviation needs greater efficiency throughout the value chain if it is to continue delivering social and economic benefits, says Rafael Schvartzman, IATA’s RVP for Europe.

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• Europe

Max Kownatzki, CEO, SunExpress: Daring to do things differently

Max Kownatzki, CEO of SunExpress, says the airline’s unique culture is the key to its success.

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• Europe

Cargo: WCS: Next generation air cargo

Air cargo surged to prominence during the pandemic and that momentum is carrying the sector into a new era of development.

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Net Zero Industrial Act Is a Tremendous Opportunity for EU States

Marie Owens Thomsen, IATA's SVP Sustainability & Chief Economist, reflects on the opportunity represented by the Net Zero Industrial Act (NZIA) for EU states.

• Opinions
• Sustainability
• Europe

Digitalization, Sustainability, and Safety & Security at Top of WCS Agenda

IATA announced the agenda for the World Cargo Symposium (WCS) which will feature specialized tracks on Digitalization, Sustainability and Safety & Security.

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Global Air Travel Demand Continued Its Bounce Back in 2023

Recovery in air travel continued in December 2023 and total 2023 traffic edged even closer to matching pre-pandemic demand.

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Air Cargo Demand Surges 10.8% in December, Closing 2023 Near 2022 Levels

IATA data for global air freight markets show that air cargo demand rebounded in 2023 despite economic uncertainties.

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IATA Response to CBN Announcement on Clearing the Backlog of Foreign Airlines' Blocked Funds

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Walter Cho, Chairman and CEO, Korean Air: Always first, never a follower

Walter Cho, Chairman and CEO, Korean Air, says that taking business risks is essential to being successful. Interview by Graham Newton.

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2024 Cargo & Ground Handling Manuals with Updated Standards

IATA has completed the annual revision of its industry manuals for cargo and ground handling operations

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EASA Partners with IATA to Counter Safety Threat from GNSS Spoofing & Jamming

EASA and IATA announced the conclusions of a workshop jointly hosted at EASA’s headquarters to combat incidents of GNSS spoofing and jamming.

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RwandAir Latest Airline in Africa to Sign IATA Safety Leadership Charter

IATA announced that RwandAir has become the latest signatory in Africa to the IATA Safety Leadership Charter.

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• Safety
• Africa & Middle East

IATA & ICAO Extend Cooperation on Standards for Dangerous Goods Shipments

IATA and ICAO have extended their long-standing cooperation on setting and implementing global standards for the safe carriage of dangerous goods by air.

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Asia-Pacific: Preparing for Asia-Pacific’s resurgence

Globally, up to November 2023, aviation had reached approximately 99% of pre-pandemic traffic levels. Asia-Pacific—the last of the regions to embrace the recovery—achieved 93% of 2019 traffic levels thanks to the reopening of major markets in China, Japan, and Korea.

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• Asia Pacific

Sustainability: Achieving 5% carbon reduction by 2030

Two major global events have provided the context for aviation’s decarbonization efforts. In late December 2023 in Dubai, the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) agreed to "transition away from fossil fuels in energy systems.” UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell said that while “we didn’t turn the page on the fossil fuel era in Dubai, this outcome is the beginning of the end.”

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Air Travel Reaches 99% of 2019 Levels as Recovery Continues in November

IATA released data for November 2023 air travel performance indicating that air travel demand topped 99% of 2019 levels.

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• Africa & Middle East
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