IATA: Air Peace, British Airways, KLM, Delta, Others Assessed Equally on Safety Standards

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), the trade association for the world’s airlines, has said that Air Peace, Nigeria and West and Central Africa’s largest carrier, stands at par with other world aviation giants in terms of global safety standards. This is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the management of Air […]

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IATA: Airport Capacity Crunch Threatens Freedom to Travel

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned that the airport capacity crunch is threatening the freedom for people to travel, and constraining economies, noting that there is little prospect for airport infrastructure to fully keep pace with growing demand. This is contained in a white paper released recently, which included proposals for how slot […]

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IATA to Offer Digital Currencies in Financial Settlement Systems

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that it would offer digital currencies in the financial settlement systems it operates for the aviation industry. IATA’s Senior Vice President for Financial Settlement and Distribution Services, Muhammad Albakri, who announced it, said: “Digitalisation impacts many aspects of our daily lives, including the currency we use. With […]

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FAAN, IATA Collaborate for Improved Passenger Experience

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have commenced discussions on how to improve operational efficiency and seamless passenger experience at Nigerian airports. During a recent visit to FAAN’s headquarters in Lagos, IATA’s Vice-President for Africa and the Middle East, Kamil Alawadhi, hinted that the collaboration would ensure […]

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IATA Prioritises Three Key Areas to Sustain, Improve Safety in Global Aviation

  The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has highlighted three critical priorities for sustained progress in aviation safety. The global body insisted that to sustain and improve safety in air transport, there must be continuous focus on strengthening global standards, cultivating safety culture and maximising the use of date. IATA made this known at the […]