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2017 safest year for post-war civil aviation: industry agencies

New York - Arab Today

Last year was the safest year for civil aviation since plane crash statistics were first compiled in 1946, two industry studies have found. President Donald Trump hailed the results on Tuesday, and credited his "very strict" stance on commercial aviation for the positive data in the United States. A total of 10 crashes of civil passenger and cargo planes claimedRead more

IATA calls for closer government-to-government co-operation

Abu Dhabi - Arab Today

The International Air Transport Association, IATA, called for aviation security to be further strengthened by addressing four key areas; closer government-to-government co-operation to eliminate the long-term challenges of extraterritorial measures, the universal application of global standards, better information-sharing among governments and with industry, and the efficient implementation of new and existing technology capabilities. "Governments and the industry are partners inRead more

Air transport net profits to soar

Geneva - Arab Today

Led by US airlines, net profits in the aviation industry are set to rise by some 11 percent in 2018, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said on Tuesday as it presented economic forecasts for the industry. According to the forecast by the industry's global trade association, combined net profits will hit $38.4 billion, from a revised $34.5 billion inRead more

Garuda Indonesia sets ambitious target in 2014

Jakarta - Arab Today

Having a population of around 245 million people and comprising about 1,300 islands stretching from Sabang to Merauke, Indonesia was a very promising market for the airline industry. "The market potential that had not yet been exploited was large," National flag carrier Garuda Indonesias President Director Emirsyah Satar stated in Jakarta on April 2, 2014. Indonesias air traffic passengers roseRead more

Slash taxes if you want aviation to grow: IATA to Indian government

Cancun (Mexico) - Arab Today

If India wants its aviation sector to grow, it should lower the entire burden of taxes and charges on it, global airlines body IATA has said. "We have always said to the (Indian) government to please lower the taxes if you want aviation sector to develop and bring much more prosperity and much more additional taxes at the end ofRead more

Saudia receives certification for digital merchandising

Jeddah - Arab Today

Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) received from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) the highest level of certification for its digital merchandising of the airline’s onboard products and features available to travel retailers. This means that when travel agents and retailers are making air travel booking for guests, they will be able to see images of the seats and the layoutRead more

Aviation industry sees higher profits in 2017

Cancun, Mexico - Arab Today

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) increased its profit forecast for the global airline industry Monday, citing surging demand. Total profits for the group’s 275 member airlines are now expected to hit $31.4 billion this year, up more than 5 percent from the previous forecast late last year. “Airlines are defining a new epoch in industry profitability. For the thirdRead more

Airlines call on countries to restore Qatar air links

Cancún - AFP

The head of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Tuesday urged Gulf countries that have cut ties with Qatar to restore air links with the country, warning of major travel disruptions. "Of course we accept that countries have the right to close their borders," said IATA director general Alexandre de Juniac. "But connectivity with Qatar must be restored asRead more

Laptop ban, protectionism hang over booming air travel industry

Cancun - Arab Today

Air travel is heading for a bumper year but global airline leaders meeting in Mexico are concerned about the impact of an escalating row over laptop bans and rising protectionism. Although the industry has overcome previous losses to notch up an eighth successive year of profit, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which groups 275 airlines and meets from SundayRead more

IATA: Laptop Cabin Ban Ineffective

Montreal - QNA

The ban imposed by the United States and the United Kingdom on laptops in cabin baggage on certain flights will not be an effective security measure, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said. In a strongly worded speech, IATA chief executive Alexandre de Juniac said the ban also caused commercial distortions, according to the (BBC). The ban covers inbound flightsRead more