On this page you can access speeches and press releases produced between 2002 and 2022.
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IATA, Aeroflot, Russian VTB Bank Implement BSP Russia
IATA announced the full implementation of IATA’s Billing and Settlement Plan in Russia with strategic partners Russian VTB Bank and Aeroflot
- Press Release
- Retailing & Finance
- Europe
Safety Improves: Fewer Fatalities
IATA released its 44th annual Safety Report today. The report showed that the 2007 global accident rate of 0.75 hull losses for every million flights by Western-built jet aircraft was slightly higher than the 0.65 rate recorded in 2006.
- Press Release
- Safety
- All Regions
Global Traffic Continues to Slow
IATA announced global scheduled international traffic data for March. Passenger demand increased 5.8% with load factors at 77.7%. Freight traffic grew 3.2%
- Press Release
- Economics
- All Regions
IATA Calls on U.K. Government to Abandon Aviation Duty
IATA called on the U.K. Government to abandon its proposal Aviation Duty
- Press Release
- Regulations & Law
- Europe
U.S. Exit Proposal A Step Backward
IATA condemned the new U.S. Government proposal that airlines and their employees collect biometric information from all non-U.S. citizens when departing the U.S. in the U.S. Exit Plan
- Press Release
- Security
- The Americas
Remarks of Giovanni Bisignani at the 2008 Environment Summit in Geneva
Remarks of Giovanni Bisignani at the 2008 Environment Summit in Geneva
- Speech
- Sustainability
- All Regions
IATA Signs Global Declaration on Aviation and Climate Change
IATA has signed a historic commitment to tackle climate change
- Press Release
- Sustainability
- All Regions
IATA Welcomes UK Competition Commission Interim Report
IATA welcomed the U.K. Competition Commission's emerging thinking, where it was noted that the ownership of seven U.K. airports is not in the best interests of passengers
- Press Release
- Airport Infrastructure
- Europe
IATA Signs Agreement with ASECNA
IATA and African air traffic management organisation announced an agreement to combine efforts to improve safety, service levels, efficiency, cost effectiveness and infrastructure on the continent
- Press Release
- Air Traffic Management
- Airport Infrastructure
- Africa & Middle East
IATA Welcomes Shorter Route Over China
IATA has welcomed the implementation of a new air route over China that will reduce air traffic congestion during the Beijing Olympics
- Press Release
- Air Traffic Management
- North Asia
Hong Kong Slot Coordination: Abandon Plan To Appoint CAD As Coordinator
IATA has expressed concern over Hong Kong’s intention to transfer the responsibility for slot coordination at Hong Kong International Airport to the Civil Aviation Department
- Press Release
- Slots
- Asia Pacific
Improving African Safety
IATA announced further enhancements to its commitment to improve aviation safety in Africa
- Press Release
- Safety
- Africa & Middle East
Remarks of Giovanni Bisignani at the 2008 Aviation Day in Lagos
Remarks of Giovanni Bisignani at the 2008 Aviation Day in Lagos
- Speech
- Value of Aviation
- Africa & Middle East
Stagflation Threatens Industry Outlook
IATA downgraded its industry profit expectations for 2008 to US$4.5 billion based on global economic growth slowing to 2.6% and an average annualised oil price of US$86 per barrel
- Press Release
- Economics
- All Regions
Urgent Work Needed To Improve Latin America Safety
IATA called for the Latin American aviation industry to redouble its efforts to drive down the accident rate in the region and better coordinate safety regulations
- Press Release
- Safety
- The Americas
Remarks of Giovanni Bisignani at the 2008 FIDAE Wings of Change Conference in Santiago
Remarks of Giovanni Bisignani at the 2008 FIDAE Wings of Change Conference in Santiago
- Speech
- Value of Aviation
- The Americas
Global Load Factor Falls
IATA released international traffic data showing that the global passenger load factor (PLF) fell to 73.3% in February
- Press Release
- Economics
- All Regions
Failure: UK Economic Regulation of Airports
IATA blasted as a failure the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority’s decision to allow costs at London airports to rise by a massive 50% between 2008 and 2013
- Press Release
- Airport Infrastructure
- Europe
Remarks of Giovanni Bisignani at the 2008 World Cargo Symposium in Rome
Remarks of Giovanni Bisignani at the 2008 World Cargo Symposium in Rome
- Speech
- Cargo
- All Regions
Improve Air Cargo Competitiveness
IATA called on the air cargo supply chain to coordinate efforts to drive an industry agenda for change that will improve customer service and competitiveness
- Press Release
- Cargo
- All Regions