Southwest Airlines Promotes Sustainability on its 40th Anniversary
Southwest in talks for biofuel use while it celebrates its 40th Birthday by giving back across the nation.
Grimsvotn eruption dying out but ash still persists over Europe
Northern Europe which suffered a setback due air traffic disruption from Icelandic volcanic ash on Wednesday was provided with hope when experts said the eruption was rapidly dying down, a report said
Oil prices to squeeze 2011 airline profits: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) slashed its forecast for airline industry profits in 2011, citing the recent surge in oil and jet kerosene prices. The association warned of substantial deterioration in profits if rising energy costs significantly weakens economic growth.
Satellite Broadband Could Interfere With GPS
A combination satellite and ground-based system could interfere with GPS signals, causing problems for the military and airlines.
China air passenger growth to lead global market - IATA
The number of international air passengers from mainland China will rise by an average of 10.8 percent per year through to 2014, making it the world's fastest-growing market, industry association IATA forecast.
Global airline profits likely to drop in 2011; but number of passengers to surge by 800-mln in 2014
The global airline industry will also likely see 800-million more travelers by 2014, and more than a quarter of them will come from China.
Stanford ties up with IATA to offer aviation management program through distance learning
The Center for Professional Development at Stanford University has signed an agreement with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to offer a unique distance learning program combining aviation training and management fundamentals.
IATA raises airline industry’s 2010 profit forecast, but warns of tough conditions next year
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) estimated that airlines will earn net profit of $15.1-billion this year – a 70 percent jump from its previous forecast made only three months ago when it forecast profits of $8.9-billion. But the group warned that net profit margins in the airline industry are pathetic
Obama, Clinton ask TSA to make body screening less invasive
U.S. President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have asked the department of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to look for less intrusive body screening rules.