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IATA data shows air cargo increased 9.1 per cent in September 2021
The International Air Transport Association has released results for global air cargo markets in September 2021, showing an ongoing demand that will exceed pre-COVID-19 levels.
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Air travellers’ frustrations increases with COVID-19 travel restrictions
As air traveller’s COVID-19 travel restrictions frustrations continue to rise, a survey by the International Air Transport Association shows respondents’ confidence in the restoration of travel.
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IATA reveals latest outlook for airline industry financial performance
Despite a cumulative $201 billion loss for the airline industry (2020-2022), the International Air Transport Association has revealed improved results for aviation during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
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IATA data shows how the Delta variant impacted August air traffic demand
Recovery in air travel eased in August 2021, according to The International Air Transport Association's latest report, as domestic air traffic demand is severely impacted by the Delta variant.
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Weak COVID-19 recovery of air travel jobs, especially tourism employment
Due to the major descent in international visitor traffic and slow COVID-19 recovery of the global aviation industry, 44.6 million air travel jobs, including tourism employees, are at risk.
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Aviation industry comes together to fight illegal wildlife trade
Airports and airlines across the world have announced that they are joining the battle against wildlife traffickers and smuggling attempts, spreading the global messages of ‘It Doesn’t Fly With Us!’
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IATA data shows steadily growing global air cargo demand in August 2021
According to the International Air Transport Association’s August 2021 data, despite the pressure on air cargo capacity increasing the demand for global air cargo continues to steadily grow.
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ACSA: Implementing a recovery strategy
Nompumelelo (Mpumi) Z. Mpofu, Chief Executive Officer of Airports Company South Africa, outlines the recovery strategy that her company is executing in the wake of the pandemic.
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New passenger survey reveals restoration of passenger confidence in air travel
The Passenger Confidence Tracker reveals demand for flights is restoring, however, rebuilding passenger confidence requires consistent global safety protocols and digital technology.
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AFRAA and ACI Africa sign MoU to support the development of African aviation
Under the MoU, AFRAA and ACI Africa will align their actions and work jointly on a range of areas, including sustainability and air travel affordability.
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Governments must intervene to prevent aviation employment catastrophe
Estimates from the Air Transport Action Group suggest some 4.8 million aviation workers’ jobs are at risk as a result of air travel demand falling more than 75 per cent.
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ACI World develops tools to help passengers travel with confidence
Airports Council International (ACI) World has launched a set of tools which provide passengers with information about the health measures in place at airports around the world.
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Edinburgh Airport donates 200 security trays to African airports
By donating the trays, Edinburgh Airport promotes sustainability and supports the development of security screening in African airports.
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African travel and tourism sector in urgent need of support
The African travel and tourism sector contributes $169 billion to Africa’s economy combined, representing 7.1 per cent of the continent’s GDP.
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TIACA calls on African governments to take action for air cargo
The air cargo community in Africa must formulate a recovery plan that will enable it to sustain the shocks of the COVID-19 pandemic; requiring a collaborative strategy between all stakeholders.
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