IATA's Asia Pacific regional office is based in Singapore and serves as the central point of contact for IATA's member airlines in the region. The regional office also maintains close ties with governments, their agencies, airports, air navigation service providers and regional industry organisations.
Its also provides servies to the IATA Asia Pacific country offices, in addtion to promoting and achieving IATA's 2010 industry priorities.
Asia Pacific Regional Priorities for 2010
- Safety: Safety is our number one priority. The Global Information Centre (GSIC) will be promoted to members to encourage regional safety data sharing. The IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations ISAGO will continue to be conducted throughout the region to improve safety while reducing redundant audits and ramp injuries and damage.
- IATA's environmental savings campaign: Working closely with key stakeholders, including the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), we are committed to reducing CO2 emissions through improvements in Air Traffic Management. Activity this year will focus on working with service providers on the implementation of specific procedures which improve efficiency. In addition Asia Pacific continues supporting the Fuel Effeciency Gap Analysis (FEGA) initiatives to achieve participation of at least 75% of ASPAC member airlines.
- Simplifying the Business : Expand Fast Travel Baggage Improvement Program in Asia Pacific in 2010. At the same time, drive Bar Code Boarding Passes project to completion by end 2010, whilst expand IATA e-frieght to more locations in the region. Contact your StB coordinator for more information.
- IATA Settlement Systems: Through cost savings initiatives and improved operational efficiencies, Asia Pacific aims to achieve better unit costs in its handling of the Settlement Systems for member airlines. Managing the risk of financial defaults continues to be a key focus in 2010. The office is working towards greater operational efficiency by aligning its field operations throughout the region. CASS implementation is planned for India and Vietnam.
- External costs: IATA drives cost reductions and continuous improvements in cost efficiencies on behalf of member airlines in 3 main areas: airport and air traffic control charges, fuel and taxation. Robust, effective independent economic regulation is needed to protect customer interests in the absence of market forces.
For more information on any of the above and other IATA industry issues and services contact the Asia Pacific regional office.