DCAA announces growth in drone ecosystemAs part of its ongoing efforts to develop the aviation sector and promote technological innovation, the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) has announced significant growth in the drone ecosystem in Dubai during the 2023-2024 period. More… |
Global air passenger demand up 9.1% in JuneGlobal air passenger demand in June this year, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 9.1% compared to June 2023, according to International Air Transport Association (IATA) data. Total capacity More… |
Saudi Arabia, Poland sign deal to boost air transport servicesThe Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has signed an agreement with Poland in bid to enhance cooperation in air transport services between the two countries. The bilateral deal seeks to establish regulatory framewor More… |
UAE seals air transport services pact with AustriaThe UAE has signed a finalised air transport services agreement with Austria, a landlocked country in Central Europe, at a special ceremony held in the capital Vienna. The agreement aims to strengthen air trans More… |
ICAO approves new standards for safer air transportThe ICAO Council achieved a major milestone this week in the global standardization and roll-out of new dual-frequency multi-constellation (DFMC) capabilities for international aviation’s Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). More… |
Air connectivity critical to Europe’s prosperity: IATAEighty-two per cent of business users of the European air transport network who responded to a survey said that access to global supply chains is “existential” for their business, said Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General. More… |
Etihad, Cepsa partner for decarbonisation of air transportEtihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has signed an agreement with Cepsa, a Mubadala group company, to accelerate the decarbonization of air transport by researching and producing sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). The s More… |
Air transport leaders set to discuss challenges at IATA AGMAir transport industry’s most senior leaders as well as leading government officials, strategic partners and equipment suppliers are gathering in Doha from today (June 19) for the 78th The International Air Transport Association (IATA) A More… |
Oman, EU sign Comprehensive Air Transport AgreementOman’s Civil Aviation Authority today formally initialled a Comprehensive Air Transport Agreement with the European Union and its member states signalling the sultanate’s ambitions for a more liberalised air traffic accord with the More… |
IATA urges Spain to agree plan for aviation restartThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the government and politicians in Spain to agree a roadmap to energize the economic recovery from Covid-19 by restarting air transport services once the health situation permits. More… |