The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that 59 airlines have committed to the 25by2025 campaign which seeks to address gender balance in civil aviation. The 25by2025 campaign was launched on 26 September 2019 with participating airlines making a voluntary commitment to: Increase the number of women in senior positions (to be defined by the member airlines) by either 25% against currently reported metrics or to a minimum representation of 25% by 2025 … [Read more...] about 25by2025 gains momentum with 59 airlines joining the campaign
Asia Pacific
AAPA steadfast in supporting carriers facing tough market conditions
Asia Pacific carriers have developed an outstanding reputation for effectively and flexibly responding to challenges over many decades and as a result, remain at the forefront of the global air transport industry. The industry is now entering a challenging phase, with strategic development and profitability being threatened by a slowing global economy, political uncertainties and a multiplicity of operational constraints. Set against this demanding backdrop, leaders of AAPA member … [Read more...] about AAPA steadfast in supporting carriers facing tough market conditions
India generated the highest growth rate in Asia-Pacific
In January, passenger traffic across Asia-Pacific recorded a +4.4% increase whereas the Middle East reported a small reduction of -0.4% compared to the same period last year. This month’s traffic was largely distorted by the later timing of Chinese New Year (CNY) compared to last year, resulting in slower growth in many countries for the month. India generated the highest growth rate in the Asia-Pacific region at approximately +15% in January, backed by robust domestic demand. India’s … [Read more...] about India generated the highest growth rate in Asia-Pacific
Air Freight growth continued into September 2017
According to ACI, in September 2017, Asia-Pacific airports reported growth of +7.3% while the Middle Eastern airports recorded a decline of -0.8% compared to the same period last year. For the year-to-date, Asia-Pacific and Middle East grew +7.3% and +5.6% respectively. Air freight in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East grew +9.4% and +7.3% respectively in September. For the year-to-date, Asia-Pacific and Middle East grew +9.8% and +7.7% respectively. In September 2017, … [Read more...] about Air Freight growth continued into September 2017
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
Weak Euro economies continue to impact AP, ME cargo
Air freight movement at Asia-Pacific and Middle East airports continued to be impacted by weak economic growth in Europe and slowdown across Asian export markets in May, according to Airports Council International (ACI). Asia-Pacific recorded marginal increase of 1.6 per cent while the Middle East grew 4.4 per cent year-on-year. Among major cargo airports in the region, New Delhi (DEL) led Asia-Pacific with the highest growth rate at 16 per cent whereas Doha (DOH) led the Middle East at 14.7 … [Read more...] about Weak Euro economies continue to impact AP, ME cargo
