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- IAG Calls for Independent Review of Heathrow Expansion Costs[Dec. 19, 2019]
British Airways parent company IAG urged Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his new government on Wednesday to conduct an independent assessment into Heathrow airport expansion plans.
- Trade Conflict Squeezes Aviation Industry[Dec. 13, 2019]
Slowing economic growth and the trade dispute between China and the United States have had an impact on the aviation industry this year, according to the International Air Transport Association.
- 25by2025 Gains Momentum with 59 Airlines Joining the Campaign[Dec. 11, 2019]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that 59 airlines have committed to the 25by2025 campaign which seeks to address gender balance in civil aviation.
- Industry Steps Up Efforts Against Rogue Lithium Battery Shipments[Dec. 11, 2019]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), in partnership with the Global Shippers Forum (GSF), the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) and the International Air Cargo Association (TIACA), are amplifying their efforts to ensure the safe air transport of lithium batteries. The organizations are also renewing calls for governments to crack down on manufacturers of counterfeit batteries and of mis-labeled and non-compliant shipments introduced into the supply chain, by issuing and enforcing criminal sanctions on those responsible.
- Industry Steps Up Efforts Against Rogue Lithium Battery Shipments[Dec. 11, 2019]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), in partnership with the Global Shippers Forum (GSF), the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) and the International Air Cargo Association (TIACA), are amplifying their efforts to ensure the safe air transport of lithium batteries. The organizations are also renewing calls for governments to crack down on manufacturers of counterfeit batteries and of mis-labeled and non-compliant shipments introduced into the supply chain, by issuing and enforcing criminal sanctions on those responsible.
- FAA Probes Boeing 737 MAX Production, Says It Won't Approve Jets' Return This Year[Dec. 11, 2019]
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday it was investigating production issues involving Boeing Co's 737 MAX and confirmed the agency will not approve the grounded commercial jet for flight before year end.
- Factbox: FAA Chief Says 737 MAX Will Not Be Cleared To Fly in 2019[Dec. 12, 2019]
U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) chief Steve Dickson confirmed on Wednesday the agency will not allow Boeing Co's grounded 737 MAX, involved in two fatal crashes in five months, to resume flying before the end of 2019.
- U.S. Imposes New Sanctions on Iran Airline Over Proliferation[Dec. 11, 2019]
The United States on Wednesday imposed new sanctions on Iran's biggest airline and its shipping network, accusing them of transporting lethal aid and weapons of mass destruction proliferation.
- Israel Aerospace Says It Has Fix to Get Converted Boeing 737s Flying Again[Dec. 11, 2019]
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) on Wednesday said it expected the national aviation authority to approve a fix on Thursday to allow some Boeing 737 freighters converted by the state-run firm to resume flying.
- Irish Court Lifts Restriction on Ryanair Profit Target[Dec. 10, 2019]
An Irish court on Tuesday withdrew a ban on reporting a reference to Ryanair's profit after tax target for the airline's 2020 financial year contained in a 2018 share option scheme after the airline said the order was not needed.