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IAG Cargo, the cargo arm of International Airlines Group (IAG) reported its Q1 financial results with cargo markets still impacted by the pandemic. According to IAG, revenues of €350 million were achieved from January 1 to 31 March 2021; an increase of 50 per cent at constant currency versus the same period last year. Overall yield for the quarter was …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on governments to ensure that high costs for COVID-19 testing don’t put travel out of reach for individuals and families. To facilitate an efficient restart of international travel, COVID-19 testing must be affordable as well as timely, widely available and effective. An IATA sampling of costs for PCR tests – the …
By Ian Malin Airlines are encouraged to fly the youngest aircraft due to obvious cost savings from fuel efficiency as well as fewer requirements for expensive maintenance events provided by higher reliability. The average age of the global in-service fleet is 13.5 years. In contrast, in Africa the fleet age average is 19.3 years. While that may not …
Slow vaccination will reduce international travel in Africa The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects net airline industry losses of $47.7 billion in 2021 (net profit margin of -10.4%). This is an improvement on the estimated net industry loss of $126.4 billion in 2020 (net profit margin of -33.9%). Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General said: “This crisis is longer and …
Airports Council International (ACI) World has published its preliminary world airport traffic rankings – covering passenger traffic, cargo volumes, and aircraft movements for 2020 – showing the dramatic impact of COVID-19 on what is ordinarily the world’s busiest airports. According to ACI, global passenger traffic at the world’s top 10 busiest airports decreased by -45.7% in 2020. Overall, passenger traffic …
Unilabs and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have signed an agreement to incorporate Unilabs’ worldwide Covid-19 testing network into IATA Travel Pass according to IATA. The agreement makes Unilabs one of the first major lab groups to be integrated into IATA’s Travel Pass app. Proof of a negative Covid-19 test is required by many governments as a condition of …
The corona virus has decimated the aviation and travel industry. What does this mean for maintenance, repair and overhaul? Andreas Kalina, VP Marketing and Sales Europe, Africa, CIS and Baltics at MTU Maintenance, explains. As a result of this unprecedented crisis, airlines are extremely focused on cash management to ensure their survival. Fleet planning is highly dynamic and we …
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) said its Secretary General – Mr. Abdérahmane Berthé, met with the newly appointed IATA Regional Vice President for Africa & Middle East, Mr. Kamil H. Al-Awadhi, following his recent assumption of office in March 2021. Accompanied by representatives of their respective teams, Mr. Berthe and Mr. Al-Awadhi discussed key priorities for both associations’ collaborative support …
The Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Mr. Willie Walsh, commented on the publication of a report from the UK Government’s Global Travel Taskforce which seeks to enhance air travel. According to Mr. Walsh: “The UK Government’s Global Travel Taskforce report marks an important step towards regaining the social and economic benefits of the freedom to travel …
Ethiopian Airlines Group said it has reached 91% On-Time Performance of all global flight departures for the last three months while the industry average stands around 85%. The airline revealed that it has operated a total of 18,385 flights in January, February, and March in which it has scored 91% on-time departures. Ethiopian Airlines Group noted that the …
