Press Release: SAF production to triple in 2024: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that its projections for a tripling of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) product... Continue Reading
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Press Release: Emirates to integrate IATA turbulence data with mPilot
Emirates has joined the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Turbulence Aware Platform. It will also be the first airline to int... Continue Reading
Germany’s new aviation tax hike elicits rebuke from industry
Germany on 1 May significantly raised aviation taxes in a bid to help close a financing gap in the 2024 federal budget. The government calls... Continue Reading
Press Release: IATA report on single use plastics focuses on mitigation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the Reassessing Single Use Plastics Products in the Airline Sector report to ass... Continue Reading
EASA to assess effects of climate change on air travel
Impacts of climate change on air travel, such as increased turbulence and extreme weather, will be studied as part of a new initiative launc... Continue Reading
Press Release: TUI uses machine-learning tech to cut fuel burn on climb
TUI Airline has fully implemented the SITA OptiClimb® solution across all five of its airlines as part of the group’s sustainability agenda ... Continue Reading
Op-Ed: Cross-industry learning would boost sustainable cabin design
The aviation industry faces unique challenges in striving to transform its production and operations to ensure a greener future. IATA and it... Continue Reading
Dutch government proceeds with plan to cut Schiphol flights
Three airline associations have issued a warning to the Netherlands’ caretaker government not to push through proposed flight cuts at ... Continue Reading
Airfares will rise to fund decarbonization of aviation: IATA
Passengers will “bear the cost” of the airline industry’s transition to net zero through higher airfares, the head of the ... Continue Reading
KLM doubles sustainable fuel surcharge to cover cost of more SAF
KLM has doubled the mandatory sustainable aviation fuel surcharge introduced last year on all flight tickets from Amsterdam, and says its st... Continue Reading
US to drop vaccine requirement for non-US travellers
Roughly eighteen months after implementing a vaccine requirement for non-US travellers, the United States will drop its mandate beginning 12... Continue Reading
Press Release: WTCE set to wow visitors this year
World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) returns to the Hamburg Messe from 6-8 June 2023, providing a unique opportunity for... Continue Reading
Airlines oppose Schiphol flight cap aimed at cutting noise, emissions
KLM and other airlines are taking legal action against the Dutch government’s proposal to reduce and cap aircraft movements at Amsterd... Continue Reading
Press Release: IATA guidance seeks to improve transport of mobility aids
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced new guidance to assist airlines and handling agents to transport mobility aids ... Continue Reading
Air India urination cases put spotlight on unruly flyer problem
Incidents involving men flashing their private parts and inappropriately touching and harassing female flight crew and fellow passengers are... Continue Reading