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Global air cargo demand reaches highest level since 1990 in March 2021
Global air cargo demand experienced an increase of 4.4 per cent in March 2021 compared to March 2019, the highest level since records began in 1990.
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Global passenger traffic experiences slight growth in March 2021
Although global passenger traffic is still drastically below pre-crisis levels, March 2021 experienced a slight uptick compared to February 2021.
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Europe’s aviation sector welcomes Parliament vote on EU COVID-19 Certificates
Following the vote, Europe’s aviation, travel and tourism sectors have called for swift action to ensure that the certificates will be operational by June 2021.
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UNWTO and IATA launch new Destination Tracker online tool
The UNWTO-IATA Destination Tracker will offer those looking to travel a free online tool collating all of the necessary information for travel by destination/country.
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Air transport is critical to the world’s recovery from COVID-19
Alexandre de Juniac, Director General and CEO of IATA, looks back over the devastation of the COVID-19 crisis, but believes that the industry is poised to make a strong come back in the next 12 months.
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European Commission’s Single European Sky project at risk of collapse, warns IATA
Should EU States fail to support proposals to reboot the stalled initiative, IATA has outlined that the Single European Sky project will face collapse.
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What’s next with NEXTT – now and in the future?
In a webinar due to take place on 21 April, the NEXTT team will be sharing some of its plans for 2021, with a number of aviation thought leaders speaking on the panel.
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Singapore approves use of IATA Travel Pass for arriving passengers
Following successful trials with Singapore Airlines, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore will now accept the use of the IATA Travel Pass by arriving passengers.
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Passenger traffic experiences another decline in February 2021
Total global passenger demand in February 2021 saw a decline of 74.7 per cent compared to February 2019, an even steeper fall than January 2021.
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Global air cargo demand continues to outperform pre-COVID-19 levels
With a nine per cent increase in global air cargo demand in February 2021 compared to February 2019, air cargo is experiencing consistent growth following the COVID-19 pandemic.
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IATA calls on Middle Eastern governments to coordinate on industry restart plans
Regional coordination during the development of restart plans for the Middle Eastern aviation industry will allow governments to ensure that the plans can be efficiently implemented as soon as possible.
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Willie Walsh succeeds Alexandre de Juniac as Director General of IATA
After the announcement on 24 November 2020 that de Juniac would be stepping down, Walsh has now officially assumed the role of IATA's Director General.
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IATA urges governments to accept rapid antigen tests to fulfil testing requirements
In order to fulfil the necessary COVID-19 testing requirements prior to travel, IATA has called for rapid antigen testing to be considered an acceptable option for passengers, in addition to PCR tests.
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Airport adaptability is key in responding to the most unexpected scenario: COVID-19
Maxim Romanenko, Director of Ground Handling at Pulkovo Airport, writes of the lessons learned from adapting and thinking swiftly in response to the unprecedented environment caused by COVID-19 and how these successes can be taken forward in the sector as the virus loosens its hold.
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IATA gains another airline partner to trial IATA Travel Pass
Korean Air will trial the IATA Travel Pass in May 2021 on its Incheon to Los Angeles flight after an internal test in April 2021.
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