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IATA Makes Statement on MH17
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the following statement from its Director General and CEO, Tony Tyler: “The tragedy of MH17 is an outrage. … More ›› Posted: July 22nd, 2014
Making a Safe Industry Even Safer
	The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on governments and industry to focus on partnerships, data analysis and runway safety in the … More ›› Posted: April 1st, 2014
Oslo: On Track to Double in Size
	After breaking ground in 2011, construction of Oslo Gardermoen Airport’s (IATA:OSL) new departures and arrivals hall, railway station and pier reached the halfway mark … More ›› Posted: February 27th, 2014
Skyguide Plans the First Virtual ATC Centre
	On January 31, 2014, Skyguide, the Swiss national air traffic services provider, unveiled plans to produce the first virtual air traffic control centre (ATCC). The … More ›› Posted: January 31st, 2014
New Year’s Day 2014 marked 100 Years of Commercial Aviation
	January 1, 2014, marked exactly 100 years since the birth of commercial aviation. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) invites everyone with an interest in … More ›› Posted: January 2nd, 2014
IATA: Airlines Expect 31% Rise in Passenger Demand by 2017
	On December 10 the International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its Airline Industry Forecast 2013-2017 showing that airlines expect to see a 31% increase in … More ›› Posted: December 10th, 2013
Sochi: 100-day Paralympic Countdown Starts
	With November 27 marking 100 days to go before the opening ceremony of the XI Winter Paralympic Games, Basel Aero, operator of Russia’s Sochi Airport … More ›› Posted: November 27th, 2013
Etihad Launches Regional Strategy
	Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has announced what it describes a ‘step-change in global aviation,’ with the launch of its … More ›› Posted: November 18th, 2013
Major Development Programme For Helsinki Airport
	Finavia Corporation, the company responsible for Finland’s airports and air navigation services, is starting a major development programme at Helsinki Airport. The aim is to … More ›› Posted: October 16th, 2013
Robust Air Passenger Growth in June: IATA
	On July 31 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released June passenger demand figures showing year-on-year growth of 6.0%. The figure, measured in revenue passenger … More ›› Posted: July 31st, 2013