State of the Air Transport Industry |
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Giovanni Bisignani
IATA Director General and CEO
IATA Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit,
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Numbers can tell powerful stories. US$10.4 billion is the amount we lost last year. The ground shifted and our industry was shaken. Skyrocketing oil prices dominated the first half of 2008. Global recession was the story of the second half. Read more
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The 65th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) |
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The 65th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) took place in Kuala Lumpur, from June 7 to 9, 2009, hosted by
Malaysian Airlines. Read more |
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IATA Partnering for Success Forum |
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The first ever IATA Partnering for Success Forum was held in Beijing, People’s Republic of China, on June 4 and 5, 2009. Sponsored by Strategic Partner TravelSky Technology Limited, the forum welcomed 120 participants from over 45 organisations with a presence or interest in the Chinese market, including IATA Member airlines and Strategic Partners, as well as Chinese Aviation policy leaders. Read more |
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| Argus Media Ltd: Reliable jet fuel prices in every major market |
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Recent volatility in jet fuel prices has led to increased and unpredictable costs for airlines, damaging the profitability of many. Airlines buy jet fuel indexed to spot-market prices published by reporting firms, hedging exposure to jet fuel prices using swaps and other derivatives also indexed to these published prices. The more reliable and accurate the prices, the more airlines are able to forecast costs and reduce the effect of volatility due to hedging. Read more |
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CPC Aéronautique: Innovative security procedures
for small-scale operations |
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| Based in France, CPC Aéronautique has a proactive approach to security locally, nationally and internationally. Constantly on the search for new security procedures, CPC Aéronautique offers aviation-related companies assistance complying with ever-changing requirements and regulations, implementing the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA), optimising resources and reducing costs. Read more |
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Global Logistics System HK Co.: More than “less paper” for the
cargo supply chain |
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| Global Logistics System HK Co. (GLS HK) is an international cargo information-management solution provider specialising in the implementation of e-cargo data interchange for the airfreight industry. As an StB Preferred Partner in IATA’s Simplifying the Business (StB) e-freight project, GLS HK has been working closely with IATA, airlines, forwarders, customs authorities and shippers on solutions that aim to free freight processes of paper.
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Kale Consultants Ltd: Outsourcing MRA—the way ahead |
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| Airmail revenue accounting (MRA) is a non-core but crucial activity, representing 5% to 10% of individual airlines' cargo revenue. Read more |
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Lagassé Technologies: Trolley-safety solution delivers results |
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A few years ago, Air France was facing a significant business challenge: the risks and costs incurred as a result of shrinkage, in particular shrinkage apparently caused by theft. Due to the nature of the products (perfume, alcohol, jewellery, watches, etc.), as well as the movement of the trolleys and number of people handling them throughout the process, it was difficult to control and monitor each trolley as it moved between warehouse and plane. Read more |
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Lufthansa Systems: IT improves weather forecasts for airlines |
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| Wind, thunderstorms and snow can have an influence on the routing planned for a specific flight. That is why precise weather information is essential when airlines calculate the optimal route in terms of time, fuel and costs.
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Navtech: Improved scheduling for flight crews’ quality of life |
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Pilots and crew members can only work so many hours before they experience fatigue. In addition, regulations limit how many shifts they can take. Faced with family responsibilities, it is natural that pilots and crew members would desire a work-life balance, as their quality of life is directly related to their work schedules. Read more |
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Superstructure Group Limited: SMS software for the sharing of safety information |
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The sharing of safety information has long been an ambition of the aviation industry. IATA has developed the Safety Trend Evaluation Analysis and Data Exchange System (STEADES), featuring a worldwide database of de-identified incident reports that provides a forum for the sharing and global analysis of safety data with participating organisations. The success of such a programme is dependent on the quality of information received and on overcoming the barriers to the sharing of safety information. Read more |
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The latest from Simplifying the Business (StB) |
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While there are some signs of economic recovery, the crisis continues. IATA is forecasting a loss of US$9 billion for its members in 2009, on top of a US$10.4 billion industry loss in 2008. Simplifying the Business (StB) and its US$14 billion in potential savings is more relevant than ever. Building industry momentum behind StB projects illustrates the industry’s recognition of the need to cut costs. Read more
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| IATA Conferences and Events 2009 calendar |
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| Upcoming conferences and exhibitions around the world. Plus, the new IATA Webinar Series. Read more |
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| New Strategic Partners |
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The IATA Strategic Partnerships programme welcomes its newest members.
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