Airlines make the case for sustainable aviation without shame or taxes
During the IATA Global Media Days in Geneva, airlines, industry suppliers, and other experts came together to present the case for sustainab... Continue Reading
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Global flight tracking progresses as IATA proposes distress repository
Ten years after the disappearance of Air France Flight 447, and five years after the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 which r... Continue Reading
Rogue lithium battery shipments pose risk to airline safety: IATA
The risks to aviation safety of lithium battery fires are well documented here at Runway Girl Network, and those risks are growing exponenti... Continue Reading
Press Release: Blue Sky receives FAA cert for distress tracking device
Blue Sky Network, an Iridium Satellite Communications partner, today announces the HawkEye ADT has received Federal Aviation Administration ... Continue Reading
Press Release: ANA to reduce reliance on single-use plastics
ANA HOLDINGS INC. (hereinafter “ANA HD”) is taking steps to decrease its environmental impact. Effective Feb. 1, 2020, ANA HD will reduce it... Continue Reading
Men should empower women in aviation: IATA diversity award winner
Fadimatou Noutchemo Simo, founder and president of the Young African Aviation Professional Association (YAAPA) earned the first-ever High Fl... Continue Reading
What to expect on a buzz flight aboard an Airbus H135
2019 has been milestone year for Airbus, as it marks 50 years of success for both its commercial aviation and helicopter businesses. Airbus ... Continue Reading
IATA sets gender representation targets, but it’s only a start
In an effort to ensure greater representation of women in the aviation industry, particularly in leadership positions, IATA has announced th... Continue Reading
Press Release: Singapore’s CAAS and Thales establish joint research lab
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and Thales have announced the establishment of a $30 million Joint Aviation Innovation Rese... Continue Reading
SITAONAIR CEO urges caution when interpreting public tracking feeds
A historical provider of cockpit communications and safety services, SITAONAIR is urging industry stakeholders to exercise caution when usin... Continue Reading
easyJet’s “new” Recaro SL3510 impresses — when it’s there
EasyJet is in many ways the darling of the European low-cost carrier #PaxEx world: it’s cheap and cheerful to Ryanair’s cheap and nasty, has... Continue Reading
Campaign for EU-wide aviation tax to tackle climate change gathers pace
Calls for the introduction of a European Union-wide environmental tax on aviation grew louder last week when ministers from across the bloc ... Continue Reading
IATA resolution aims to set service standards for disabled passengers
Member airlines of IATA have unanimously signed a resolution to make travel more accessible to passengers with disabilities. The resolution,... Continue Reading
As Flight Shame movement gathers steam, IATA focuses on environment
As the planet confronts an environmental crisis, airlines face increasing scrutiny and public pressure to improve their environmental creden... Continue Reading
Press Release: Travelport places an “X” for non-binary gender travelers
Travelport will be ready to implement a new booking code for non-binary gender airline passengers when it goes live on 1 June. The new code ... Continue Reading
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