The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched the IATA Air Cargo Device Assessment Program to validate air cargo tracking devices, data loggers and sensor-equipped devices for compliance with rigorous industry safety standards. “The fastest-growing segments of air cargo are pharmaceuticals, perishables, electronics, and high-value goods. Shippers rely on various battery-powered electronic devices to monitor […]
Korean Air has completed its acquisition of Asiana Airlines, four years after announcing its decision on November 16, 2020. On December 12, Korean Air acquired 131,578,947 newly issued shares of Asiana Airlines, representing a 63.88% ownership stake and making Asiana Airlines a subsidiary of Korean Air. The completion follows Korean Air’s payment of KRW 800 […]
Yesterday, 10 leading European travel and tourism organisations convened in the European Parliament for a high-level meeting with Apostolos Tzitzikostas, Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, MEP Daniel Attard and other Members of the Tourism Task Force, as well as European Commission and EU Member States representatives. This meeting builds on the work initiated in […]
Collaboration to drive transformative projects in operational efficiency, passenger experience, and green aviation technologies. SITA, the global leader in air transport technology, and Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport have entered into a strategic collaboration through a Letter of Intent (LOI). This joint effort represents a pioneering commitment to address the pressing technological and environmental challenges […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that interest in its Turbulence Aware Platform continues to expand, with six airlines having joined the program in 2024. Most recently, this includes Asiana Airlines, British Airways, Scoot and Singapore Airlines. Managing turbulence will remain at the forefront of aviation safety and efficiency, given the expected rise in […]
SITA to provide advanced airport systems for enhanced passenger processing and operations at the new terminal SITA, the global leader in air transport technology solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Airport (RSI), becoming one of the Specialized Airport Systems (SAS) providers for the airport’s new Main Terminal Building. This […]
Aviation stakeholders and disability advocates established key priorities for improving global air travel accessibility at a landmark joint symposium held by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Airports Council International (ACI), and the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The two-day event, which drew 237 participants from governments, industry, and civil society organizations, provided critical input for ICAO’s […]
Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport, operated for 20 years by VINCI Airports, welcomed the first British Airways flight of the 2024-2025 winter season on Saturday December 7. This flight was quite special, as it was in 1989 that an aircraft of the famous British airline first landed. Over the last 15 years, almost 280,000 passengers have […]
A new study from airport chauffeurs service SCS Chauffeurs has revealed that East Midlands Airport is the best airport to fly from this Christmas season. Overall, the percentage of cancelled flights from East Midlands Airport in December was 0.27%, representing just 9 cancelled flights in the last three years. East Midlands tied with Belfast Airport […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for October 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 7.1% compared to October 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 6.1% year-on-year. The October load factor was 83.9% (+0.8ppt compared to October […]
