The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 73rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) approved a resolution calling for governments to implement policies to accelerate the deployment of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). The Resolution also reaffirmed the industry’s commitment to work with governments to implement the Carbon Offset and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) global CO2 emissions agreement. […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) asked the Canadian Government to improve the competitiveness of its aviation sector by prioritizing the elimination of Crown Rents over consideration of airport privatization. “The Canadian government has already pocketed about C$5 billion as the historical landlord of airport property. That’s a C$5 billion disincentive to travel, to visit […]
Executives from Southern African airlines, governments, regulatory authorities and industry partners are meeting here to discuss the ramifications of a newly – approved global carbon offset mechanism for international aviation, which is to be implemented worldwide. The discussion, one of several on the “Airlines in Uncertain times” agenda of the Airlines Association of Southern Africa’s 2016 annual […]
African Airline Associations (AFRAA) made up of 37 carriers on the continent have lent their support to the landmark agreement to control carbon dioxide (C02) emissions. This agreement was reached at the just concluded 39th Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) in Montreal, Canada. Secretary General of AFRAA, Dr. Elijah Chingosho stated that […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) congratulated states which, under the leadership of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), have achieved an historic agreement to implement a market-based measure that will support airlines’ efforts to stabilize emissions with carbon neutral growth. The agreement was reached by states attending the 39th ICAO Assembly which concluded today […]