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Global freight data for September 2020 shows strengthening but still low levels
Data published by IATA for September 2020 has shown that global freight volumes fell by eight per cent when compared to 2019.
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IATA calls for development of affordable COVID-19 testing for aviation
Rapid, accurate, affordable, easy-to-operate, scalable and systematic COVID-19 testing for all passengers before departure will support the recovery of the aviation industry, outlined IATA.
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IATA welcomes agreement connecting airspace between Jordan and Israel
By being able to fly through the Israel-Jordan corridor, flight times will be shortened, fuel burn will be reduced and carbon emissions decreased.
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IATA welcomes test findings outlining low risk of COVID-19 transmission onboard aircraft
Testing conducted by the United States Transportation Command has supported IATA's report of a low risk of COVID-19 transmission onboard aircraft.
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ACI World and IATA reinforce urgent call for COVID-19 testing for air travel
The two aviation bodies have outlined that implementing an internationally agreed approach to testing will support the recovery of air travel.
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IATA highlights evidence of low incidence of inflight COVID-19 transmission
IATA has outlined that, currently, only 44 cases of COVID-19 have been thought to be associated with a flight journey, representing one case for every 27 million travellers.
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ACI World and IATA call for consistent approach to COVID-19 testing for air travel
ACI and IATA have outlined that testing should replace restrictive quarantine measures in order to support the recovery of air travel.
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Aviation bodies intensify calls for testing to replace quarantine in Europe
After urging the European Commission to implement COVID-19 testing in September, three aviation bodies have intensified the calls for replacing quarantine requirements prior to the holiday season in order to support the recovery of the industry.
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Aviation leaders highlight importance of prioritising climate action
Leaders from ATAG, ACI World, CANSO, IATA and ICCAIA have emphasised the need for sustainable aviation development post-COVID-19.
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IATA downgrades 2020 traffic forecast following poor summer season
As the result of a poorer than expected summer season for passenger traffic, IATA has downgraded its traffic forecast for 2020 by an additional three per cent.
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IATA air freight data for August 2020 outlines slower than expected recovery
Global air freight demand fell by 12.6 per cent in August 2020 when compared to 2019 as a result of insufficient capacity due to grounded passenger aircraft fleets.
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IATA calls for development and deployment of COVID-19 testing for travellers
By developing and introducing COVID-19 testing for passengers upon departure, IATA has outlined that confidence in air travel will be restored.
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From accessibility to inclusivity at Canada’s YWG Airport
Kirk Goodlet, Director of Terminal Operations at Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG), anticipates the needs of future passengers.
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IATA calls on Canadian government to adopt testing initiatives
With COVID-19 quarantine measures severely halting the recovery of the Canadian aviation industry, IATA has called for the government to consider testing instead.
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New study outlines impact of COVID-19 measures on airport performance
A new study conducted by EUROCONTROL has shown that capacity constraints are the biggest challenge for airports in the face of COVID-19.
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