The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announced it has signed two joint declarations submitted to ICAO (International Civil Organization) to celebrate the birth of commercial aviation 80 years ago. Two joint declarations have been signed by numerous aviation organizations as well as associations. The declarations sent to ICAO by the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG) and the International Aviation Foundation (IAF) celebrate the strength of the Chicago Convention signed 80 years ago … [Read more...] about TIACA signs joint declarations to celebrate the birth of commercial aviation
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AAPA urges APAC states to lighten rules on international air travel
More than a month after guidance material was published on restarting international air travel by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) is urging governments to lighten “unduly onerous restrictions” to re-establish global connectivity with “evidence-based” measures to safeguard public health, wrote a press release. Widespread testing and contact tracing, wearing of masks and social distancing, which … [Read more...] about AAPA urges APAC states to lighten rules on international air travel
IATA releases criteria for COVID-19 testing in the air travel process
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released criteria for the use of COVID-19 testing in the travel process. Should governments choose to introduce COVID-19 testing for travelers arriving from countries considered as high risk, testing must deliver results fast, be able to be conducted at scale, and operate to very high rates of accuracy. Additionally, testing must be cost-effective and not create an economic or logistical barrier to travel. The International Civil Aviation … [Read more...] about IATA releases criteria for COVID-19 testing in the air travel process
IATA interactive map gives travelers latest COVID-19 restrictions with real-time alerts available
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) introduced a free online interactive world map to provide travelers with the latest COVID-19 entry regulations by country. The map relies on IATA’s Timatic database which contains comprehensive information on documentation required for international travel. To keep pace with the dynamic situation with respect to COVID-19, Timatic is updated more than 200 times per day to provide accurate travel restrictions specific to the current pandemic, … [Read more...] about IATA interactive map gives travelers latest COVID-19 restrictions with real-time alerts available
After April passenger demand trough, first signals of uptick
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that demand for air services is beginning to recover after hitting bottom in April. Passenger demand in April (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs), plunged 94.3 percent compared to April 2019, as the COVID-19-related travel restrictions virtually shut down domestic and international air travel. This is a rate of decline never seen in the history of IATA’s traffic series, which dates back to 1990. More recently, figures … [Read more...] about After April passenger demand trough, first signals of uptick
AAPA Assembly of Presidents discuss Asia Pacific carriers
Despite all the pressure and risk, Asia Pacific carriers are well-placed to capture market opportunities in an expanding global economy. Improvements in global trade sentiment have delivered a robust 10% growth in air cargo volumes, a welcome development for Asian carriers which account for nearly 40% of global air cargo traffic. Although there has been considerable pressure on yields in a fiercely competitive environment, Asia Pacific carriers in aggregate are expected to deliver … [Read more...] about AAPA Assembly of Presidents discuss Asia Pacific carriers
