The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments to urgently find alternatives to recently announced measures by the United States and the United Kingdom to restrict the carry-on of large electronic items on certain flights departing the Middle East and North Africa. The Case for Alternative Measures “The current measures are not an acceptable long-term solution to whatever threat they are trying to mitigate. Even in the short term it is difficult to … [Read more...] about Urgent call for alternatives to large electronic restrictions
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Radiation safety
Combating drug trafficking at ports, screening passengers at airports, determining the age of immigrants who have lost their passports: these are among the areas where radiation is used for human imaging for non-medical purposes. As more people become exposed to radiation in this way, Member States have requested the IAEA to create international guidelines to limit their exposure. Experts from 29 countries and two international organisations gathered at the IAEA to work on the … [Read more...] about Radiation safety
Governments urged to support aviation’s ability to drive economic growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments to support the vital role aviation plays in connecting people and commerce around the globe. "Our world has grown much wealthier through trade and travel. Air travel liberates people to live better lives and makes our world a better place," said Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s Director General and CEO. In the US, the aviation sector contributes US$680.1 billion dollars to GDP and supports 6.2 million jobs. "Aviation is the business … [Read more...] about Governments urged to support aviation’s ability to drive economic growth
Airports Council International announces 2016 world’s top airports
Airports Council International (ACI) World announced the winners of the 2016 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards. Airports large and small from around the globe demonstrate airports' commitment to providing an excellent customer experience. "I am delighted that as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of helping airports understand how best to serve their customers with the ASQ Programme, we see our largest group of winners ever," said Angela Gittens, Director General, ACI World. … [Read more...] about Airports Council International announces 2016 world’s top airports
Airports Council International announces 2016 world's top airports
Airports Council International (ACI) World announced the winners of the 2016 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards. Airports large and small from around the globe demonstrate airports' commitment to providing an excellent customer experience. "I am delighted that as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of helping airports understand how best to serve their customers with the ASQ Programme, we see our largest group of winners ever," said Angela Gittens, Director General, ACI World. "These … [Read more...] about Airports Council International announces 2016 world's top airports
Asia-Pacific and Middle East airports posted robust passenger growth in 2016 at nine percent, air freight maintained strength at four percent
Passenger traffic across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East delivered strong growth in December 2016: Asia-Pacific at +9.6 percent and Middle East at +9.4 percent. For the year, Asia-Pacific recorded gains at +9 percent and Middle East +9.4 percent. India continued to take the top spot in Asia-Pacific for December 2016 reporting outstanding increase in passenger traffic over the same period last year, driven by robust domestic passenger travels. Airports with the highest growth for the month: … [Read more...] about Asia-Pacific and Middle East airports posted robust passenger growth in 2016 at nine percent, air freight maintained strength at four percent