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SkyTeam Leads First Global Airline Alliance Initiative to Combat Human Trafficking 

Source: SkyTeam SkyTeam and its member airlines have issued a joint Anti-Human Trafficking Declaration, becoming the first global airline alliance to launch a coordinated initiative to help prevent human trafficking. The unified awareness and prospective response program will include training for frontline staff, sharing best practices, and fostering partnerships with NGOs, law enforcement agencies, and governments. The Declaration, which received unanimous support from all member airlines, was signed on 1 June at SkyTeam’s Alliance Board meeting in Delhi. It formalizes the alliance’s collective commitment to combatting this crime on a global scale. The initiative recognizes SkyTeam’s responsibility and opportunity to take action, guided by five core values: Ethical Responsibility, Empathy and Respect, Awareness and Education, Collaboration and Partnerships, and Survivor [...]

2025-06-03T20:31:13+03:00June 4th, 2025|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

IATA CO2 Connect Integrated into the Amadeus Travel Platform

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Amadeus are integrating flight-specific emissions data from IATA CO2 Connect in the Amadeus Travel Platform. This will allow airlines, travel agents, corporate travel managers, and online platforms that request IATA CO2 Connect data to provide travelers with a new source of trusted emissions data at the point of booking. IATA CO2 Connect uses real operational data, such as aircraft type-specific fuel consumption, directly contributed by over 70 airlines and calculated using a globally standardized methodology. "Our agreement with Amadeus will help fulfill traveler expectations for greater transparency as airlines progress towards net zero carbon emissions by 2050. IATA surveys reveal that close to 90% of passengers expect airlines or travel agents [...]

2025-06-03T20:32:37+03:00June 4th, 2025|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

LATAM Airlines Group to Host 82nd IATA AGM in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 82nd IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in June 2026, hosted by LATAM Airlines Group. “We are excited to accept LATAM’s offer to host IATA’s 82nd AGM in Rio de Janeiro. The last time the IATA AGM was in South America was in 1999, also in Rio. It will be a great opportunity to take stock of changes over two decades of development that have seen strengthening air connectivity successfully support major world events like the FIFA World Cup and the Olympics. By meeting in the largest aviation market in South America, the AGM will highlight the great potential for aviation to [...]

2025-06-03T08:49:55+03:00June 3rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Recipients of 2025 IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards Announced – Air Canada Wins “D&I Team”, One of Three Categories

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the winners of the annual IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards: Diversity & Inclusion Team: Air Canada Inspirational Role Model: Claudia Zapata-Cardone, President of the Latin Professionals in Aerospace (LPA) High Flyer: Katherine Moloney, Founder of Elevate (her) Aviation “Diversity and inclusion is strategic for aviation as the industry’s growth is contingent upon attracting a strong talent pool with a wide variety of skills. Congratulations go to this year’s awardees who have all excelled at creating the potential for any individual to have a great career in aviation—an industry that is a powerful force for social and economic prosperity. Their achievements are examples for others to follow,” said Karen Walker, Editor-in-Chief, Air [...]

2025-06-03T09:14:39+03:00June 3rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

oneworld alliance Strengthens Leadership Team With Three Key Appointments

Source: oneworld From Left to Right: Stephan Nagel, Chris Kelly Singley, Guido van Til oneworld® alliance today continues to enhance its global capabilities and build a powerful go forward strategy with the appointment of three senior executives to its leadership team. Stephan Nagel has been named Vice President – Global Partnerships. A highly recognised expert in the airline industry with a strong record in Global Alliances, Airline Partnerships and Strategic Planning, Nagel brings in more than 25 years of experience in aviation. He has held high-profile roles in Qatar Airways, Air Berlin, Star Alliance and Lufthansa, where he was instrumental in forging and nurturing comprehensive network strategies, business transformation and industry-leading strategic partnerships that have significantly expanded the global reach and operational [...]

2025-06-03T09:17:21+03:00June 3rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

TIACA Announces Ostend Bruiges Airport as the Winner of the Corporate Sustainability Award 2025

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announced the results of the Seventh edition of the Air Cargo Sustainability Awards, run in partnership with one of the leading industry IT solutions providers CHAMP Cargosystems.  The Awards aim to recognize outstanding businesses and industry initiatives seeking to make air cargo more sustainable.  There were two categories being judged, one for Start-Up/Small Business and the second for Corporate and established businesses.  The jury, comprised of 6 industry leaders and sustainability champions evaluated the submissions on a number of criteria, including impact on society and industry, ease of implementation, innovation and the wow factor. Chris McDermott, CEO at CHAMP "The Ostend Bruges Airport biodiversity program is a truly remarkable initiative that demonstrates the power of [...]

2025-06-03T18:43:45+03:00June 3rd, 2025|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|

GOL, TAP Adopt IATA FuelIS to Deliver Long-Term Fuel Savings

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that GOL and TAP Air Portugal have become the first airlines to use IATA FuelIS—an advanced analytics solution designed to help airlines optimize fuel consumption. IATA’s net-zero carbon emissions roadmap (pdf) highlights that technology and operational efficiency improvements—which directly lower fuel consumption—are expected to contribute to about 10% of the emissions reduction in 2050*. ”Fuel management is key for airlines. Depending on the prevailing price of jet fuel, it generally accounts for 25-30% of the cost base. On top of that, as airlines decarbonize, tracking and managing carbon costs—which are directly related to fuel consumption—will be a growing priority. Understanding how an airline is performing compared with industry peers using FuelIS [...]

2025-06-03T08:42:10+03:00June 3rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Luis Gallego Chairs IATA Board

Fuente: IATA   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Luis Gallego, CEO of International Airlines Group (IAG), has assumed his duties as Chair of the IATA Board. His one-year term began at the conclusion of the 81st IATA Annual General Meeting in New Delhi, India, on 2 June 2025. Gallego is the 83rd Chair of the IATA Board on which he has served since 2018. Gallego succeeds IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers, who will continue to serve on the Board. “I am honored to be taking up the position of Chair of the IATA Board. The airline industry faces significant challenges—accelerating environmental action, managing geopolitical shifts and supply chain issues, and dealing with concerns over infrastructure capacity and costs. [...]

2025-06-03T19:48:40+03:00June 3rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

$1.3 Billion in Airline Funds Blocked by Governments according to IATA

Source: IATA The most significant improvement was noted in Bolivia, fully clearing its backlog that stood at $42 million at end October 2024. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that $1.3 billion in airline funds are blocked from repatriation by governments as of end April 2025. This is a significant amount, although it is an improvement of 25% compared with the $1.7 billion reported for October 2024. IATA urged governments to remove all barriers preventing airlines from the timely repatriation of their revenues from ticket sales and other activities in accordance with international agreements and treaty obligations. "Ensuring the timely repatriation of revenues is vital for airlines to cover dollar-denominated expenses and maintain their operations. Delays and denials violate [...]

2025-06-02T05:28:23+03:00June 2nd, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Passenger Growth Accelerates to 8% in April

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 8.0% compared to April 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 6.5% year-on-year. The April load factor was 83.6% (+1.1 ppt compared to April 2024). International demand rose 10.8% compared to April 2024. Capacity was up 8.5% year-on-year, and the load factor was 84.1% (+1.7 ppt compared to April 2024), the highest ever for April. Domestic demand increased 3.3% compared to April 2024. Capacity was up 3.1% year-on-year. The load factor was 82.7% (+0.1 ppt compared to April 2024). “April was a positive month for travel. Growth strengthened, especially [...]

2025-05-30T08:04:35+03:00May 30th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|