September 2010

Opportunity for a Global Framework on Environment

by Jarkko on September 29, 2010

in Aviation

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the governments of the world to reach an agreement on a global framework to manage international aviation’s emissions at the 37th Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). “The biggest challenge for this Assembly is to reach an agreement on a global solution to manage emissions from [...]

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Global Safety Information Exchange Launched

September 28, 2010

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), along with three governmental aviation safety organizations, today signed an agreement to launch the Global Safety Information Exchange. Creating a comprehensive global information exchange to improve safety is the most ambitious private/public safety partnership in aviation history. IATA, together with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the US Department [...]

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Slower Growth in August, says IATA

September 28, 2010

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced international scheduled traffic results for August indicating year-on-year increases of a 6.4% for passenger and 19.6% for cargo. August demand is down from the 9.5% (revised) increase recorded for passenger and 23.0% growth in cargo recorded in July. The August 2010 data is partially distorted by the comparison [...]

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Teamsters to Closely Monitor Southwest-AirTran Merger

September 28, 2010

The Teamsters Union announced today that it is assembling an experienced team of experts to ensure its members’ jobs and interests are protected should the proposed merger of Southwest Airlines and AirTran Airways be approved by federal regulators and shareholders. “Our most important responsibility is to ensure that the proposed merger addresses the concerns of [...]

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This week in Twitter:

September 26, 2010

News Update: S7 Airlines to join oneworld alliance in November http://ow.ly/198UIb # News Update: Virgin America Wins Best Domestic Airline in Conde Nast Traveler’s Annual Business Travel Poll http://ow.ly/197WLw # News Update: Finnair selected as best airline in China – The Chinese magazine Voyage, aimed at business and luxury t… http://ow.ly/196Za0 # News Update: Air [...]

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S7 Airlines to join oneworld alliance in November

September 24, 2010

Russia’s leading domestic airline S7 Airlines will become a member of the oneworld alliance on 15 November. Through the addition of S7, the oneworld network will grow by 55 new destinations and nine Central Asian countries. “S7 Airlines’ joining of the alliance will increase our network significantly in an area which has vast and ever-increasing [...]

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Next Steps for Indian Aviation

September 23, 2010

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for a more coordinated cross-ministry government approach to shoring-up the gains made in India’s aviation industry. “Under the leadership of Minister Praful Patel, international flight frequencies to India have tripled to nearly 2,300 per week. India is more connected than ever to our globalized world, bringing enormous economic [...]

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Virgin America Wins Best Domestic Airline in Conde Nast Traveler’s Annual Business Travel Poll

September 23, 2010

Virgin America, the California-based airline that is reinventing domestic travel, took the top honors for “Best Business/First Class” among domestic airlines in Conde Nast Traveler’s 2010 Business Travel Poll.  The annual survey of the magazine’s business travelers ranked Virgin America as the top U.S. airline for the third consecutive year, as reported in the October [...]

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