Press Release The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Willie Walsh has officially taken on the role of Director General of the organization. He succeeds Alexandre de Juniac. “I am passionate about our industry and about the critical work that IATA does on behalf of its members, never more so than during the COVID-19 crisis. IATA has been at the forefront of efforts to restart global connectivity, including developing the IATA Travel Pass. Less visible but of equal … [Read more...] about Willie Walsh takes the helm as IATA chief
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IATA rolls out new digital collaboration platform
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) on 24 March (Geneva time) launched a new platform to support the digitisation of the whole air cargo supply chain. The IATA Enhanced Partner Identification and Connectivity (EPIC) platform is expected to simplify the complex process of digitally connecting the various stakeholders across the air cargo value chain. This includes enabling the efficient exchange of critical information such as messaging capabilities and identities. “As the … [Read more...] about IATA rolls out new digital collaboration platform
IATA’s chief economist Pearce to retire in July
Chief economist Brian Pearce will retire from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in July 2021, after 17 years with the trade association, and a recruitment process has been launched, a press release confirmed. Since joining the organisation in 2004, Pearce, who also serves on the strategic leadership team, has built IATA’s evidence-based economic analysis capabilities into the most authoritative source of insight on aviation’s global performance. Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s … [Read more...] about IATA’s chief economist Pearce to retire in July
IATA rolls out platform to show capacity and services availability for air cargo shippers
Answering the need of air cargo shippers for timely information, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched a free online platform that helps match shipping needs with the availability of infrastructure capabilities and certifications of service providers across the the air cargo supply chain. Dubbed IATA ONE Source, the platform lists the latest operational information on airlines, airports, cargo handling facilities, freight forwarders, ground handlers, shippers, and … [Read more...] about IATA rolls out platform to show capacity and services availability for air cargo shippers
IATA: Air cargo steadily recovers as manufacturing output and export orders pick up
Data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) show global air cargo traffic in July dropped 13.5 percent compared to last year, which was a mild improvement from the 17.6 percent shortfall in June. Air cargo traffic for July was weaker than expected, but new export orders and manufacturing output are indicating signs of improvement for air cargo in the coming period. The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)—an indicator of economic health in the manufacturing … [Read more...] about IATA: Air cargo steadily recovers as manufacturing output and export orders pick up
Post-COVID-19 green recovery must embrace sustainable aviation fuels
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) emphasised the aviation industry’s commitment to its emissions reduction goals and called for the International Energy Agency (IEA) to prioritize investment in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to help power aviation’s contribution to the post-COVID-19 recovery. IATA’s call comes on the eve of the IEA Clean Energy Transitions Summit which will meet virtually to debate moves toward a low-carbon future. The IEA is well placed to promote SAF … [Read more...] about Post-COVID-19 green recovery must embrace sustainable aviation fuels
