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IATA survey reveals growing frustration with travel restrictions

By on October 26, 2021 in IATA

A survey commissioned by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) of 4,700 respondents in 11 markets in September 2021 revealed confidence that the risks of COVID-19 can be effectively managed and that the freedom to travel should be restored: 67% of respondents felt that most country borders should be opened now, up 12 percentage-points from […]

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IATA’s gender diversity campaign

By on October 29, 2019 in IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), which represents some 290 airlines—82 per cent of global air traffic—has launched a 25by2025Campaign—an airline industry initiative to advance gender diversity in the airline industry by 2025. The campaign is a voluntary commitment by participating IATA member airlines. Key among the commitments of airlines participating in the 25by2025 Campaign […]

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IATA forecasts strong airline profitability in 2018

By on December 8, 2017 in IATA

Despite rising costs in the aviation sector, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) is forecasting improved net profitability for airlines in 2018, because of strong demand, efficiency and reduced interest payments. IATA is forecasting global air transport profits to rise to $38.4-billion in 2018, an improvement from the $34.5-billion expected net profit in 2017. The […]

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Air cargo posts strongest first half-year growth since 2010

By on August 29, 2017 in IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), grew by 10.4 per cent in the first-half of 2017 compared to the first-half of 2016. This was the strongest first half-year performance since air cargo’s rebound from the global financial crisis […]

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Calin Rovinescu, named IATA chairman

By on June 10, 2014 in Air Canada, IATA

Calin Rovinescu, president and CEO of Air Canada, has been named chairman of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) by the associations Board of Governors for a one-year term. Rovinescu succeeds Richard H. Anderson, CEO of Delta Air Lines, whose one-year term has expired. Rovinescu joined Air Canada in 2000 as executive vice president, corporate […]

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