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News & articles from International Airport Review covering The International Air Transport Association (IATA), the trade association for the world’s airlines

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ICAO President discusses the accelerating progress of aviation innovations

8 May 2019 | By International Airport Review

The ICAO Council President emphasised the importance of near-and long-term air transport priorities during his recent European mission.

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UK campaigns have officially reduced the number of disruptive passengers

18 April 2019 | By International Airport Review

The aviation industry has praised new initiatives that highlight the effects of disruptive passenger behaviour airside and on board.

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IATA pursues Romanian and EU aviation competitiveness

15 April 2019 | By International Airport Review

IATA has urged the Romanian government to focus on aviation competitiveness as a means to strengthen the economy of Romania, and is pushing for stronger aviation policies in competitiveness across the whole of the EU.

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Air freight demand continued decreasing in February 2019

4 April 2019 | By International Airport Review

All regions reported a contraction in year-on-year growth of air freight except for Latin America, according to February 2019 figures.

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Disruptive passenger incidents remained steady in 2018 at UK airports

25 March 2019 | By International Airport Review

Following the 'One Too Many' campaign, individual airports reported a reduction in number of disruptive passenger incidents despite growth in passenger numbers.

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Air France KLM Cargo is first group to adopt dangerous goods checks

13 March 2019 | By International Airport Review

Air France KLM Cargo (AFKL Cargo) has become the first airline group to adopt IATA's newly developed Dangerous Goods AutoCheck (DG AutoCheck) for the acceptance of dangerous goods shipments.

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Hong Kong International Airport receives recognition for cargo capabilities

12 March 2019 | By International Airport Review

HKIA has been recognised by IATA for its capability in the transportation and handling of perishable cargo, through its efficient, dedicated facilities and services provided in a stringent temperature-controlled process at globally assured standards.

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Trade, global standards and modernisation remain key to air cargo success

12 March 2019 | By International Airport Review

IATA have emphasised that the three priorities, accelerating the speed of process modernisation, implementing and enforcing global standards, and keeping borders open to trade will ensure the longevity of the air cargo industry.

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Baggage handling: The secret life of luggage through the airport

6 March 2019 | By Andrew Price

It has been a busy few years for baggage. Resolution 753, which introduced baggage tracking as a common industry capability, came into effect on 1 June 2018. The run up to its introduction involved a lot of work ensuring that airlines and airports were aware of the new tracking requirements.…

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Collaboration is key to sustaining Mexico’s aviation growth

4 March 2019 | By International Airport Review

Passenger traffic in Mexico grew by 8.4 per cent in 2018 which is ahead of the global rate, but this growth rate can only be sustained with the support from both Government and Industry.

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Sydney Airport plans on greeting the future face-first

4 March 2019 | By Geoff Culbert

As Sydney Airport approaches their Centenary anniversary as a commerical flight centre, Geoff Culbert explains how the past has helped to shape the future of aviation, through its use and implemetation of state-of-the-art biometric technologies.

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Reimagining security screening to relieve checkpoint pressures

4 March 2019 | By Nathalie Herbelles

Nathalie Herbelles, Head of Security at ACI World, discusses how airport stakeholders are working together and deploying new technologies to improve security, operational efficiency and the passenger experience.

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Hong Kong International Airport: Facing the future of security

2 March 2019 | By Chris Au Young (HKIA)

Chris Au Young, General Manager of the Smart Airport initiative at Airport Authority Hong Kong reveals how Hong Kong International Airport has utilised new biometric technology to help the airport achieve a better, faster, more seamless airport experience for passengers.

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ICAO highlights that compliance is key to African air connectivity

28 February 2019 | By International Airport Review

Africa’s emergence as one of the world’s fastest growing air transport markets is is founded on a deepening cooperation and investment toward the implementation of ICAO’s strategic plans and standards.

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IATA have launched Diversity and Inclusion Awards

27 February 2019 | By International Airport Review

IATA has partnered with Qatar Airways to offer prize money of $25,000 to successful nominations as they launch their Diversity and Inclusion Awards.

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