Aviation Industry Unites To Adopt 2050 Net Zero Carbon Goal

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ACI World among the signatories to declaration bringing the global air transport industry together for climate goal   The global air transport industry has adopted a long-term climate goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050 with signatories to a joint declaration representing the world’s airlines, airports, air traffic management, and the makers of aircraft and engines.   In the …

Innovation Leads At 4th ATNS AVI Awards Ceremony

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Innovation was the core focus at Air Traffic Navigation Service (ATNS) AVI Awards Ceremony, where leaders in the aviation industry gathered at the Council for Science and Industrial Research (CSIR) in Pretoria, South Africa of recent. The AVI Awards has grown from strength to strength over the past four years, and this was clearly evident in the calibre of entries …

ICAO President Urges States To Remain Engaged In CORSIA Implementation

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The sustainability of international civil aviation is a key priority for ICAO and its States today, and governments worldwide greatly appreciate how aviation’s ability to connect us all has never been more important to our planet’s shared prosperity. So began ICAO Council President Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu as he presented the views of ICAO and its Member States to the …

Aviation Marks Ten Years of Emissions Strategy

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) joined air transport businesses and associations to reaffirm its commitment to a sustainable future as the aviation industry marked ten years since agreeing an ambitious joint strategy for reducing carbon emissions. “Ten years ago, the entire aviation sector committed to a joint strategy for carbon-neutral growth and to work towards a carbon-free future. That …

Air Transport Supports 65.5 Million Jobs, $2.7 Trillion Economic Activity

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The global air transport sector supports 65.5 million jobs and $2.7 trillion in global economic activity, according to new research released today by the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG). The report, Aviation: Benefits Beyond Borders, explores the  fundamental role civil aviation plays for today’s society and addresses the economic, social and environmental impacts of this global industry. Launching the report …