MENA Aviation Day held in Jordan against background of uncertain demand and slowing capacity growth

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:08:29 +0400

More than 100 Aviation experts from across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) have gathered for two days of intense discussions at in Jordan, to find new ways to improve the efficiency, safety and sustainability of air transport. The meeting comes as the International Air Transport Association (IATA) revealed traffic figures showing a sharp fall in capacity growth from the Middle East carriers, reflecting the uncertain economic outlook.

International Air Transport Association strengthens MENA presence

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:04:49 +0400

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) yesterday celebrated 20 years of its presence in Jordan with the inauguration of an expanded Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Regional Office in Amman.

Aircraft accident rate is lowest in history still room for improvement, regional concerns remain

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 13:50:36 +0400

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the aviation safety performance for 2010 showing that the year’s accident rate for Western-built jet aircraft as the lowest in aviation history.

Industry expects 800 million more travelers by 2014

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:07:46 +0400

The industry consensus forecast released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) indicates that by 2014 there will be 3.3 billion air travelers, up by 800 million from the 2.5 billion in 2009. By 2014 international aviation will handle 38 million tonnes of air cargo, up 12.5 million tonnes from the 26 million tonnes carried in 2009.

IATA reports 2010 demand statistics for international scheduled air traffic

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:59:22 +0400

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported full-year 2010 demand statistics for international scheduled air traffic that showed an 8.2% increase in the passenger business and a 20.6% increase in freight. Demand growth outstripped capacity increases of 4.4% for passenger and 8.9% for cargo. Average passenger load factor for the year was 78.4% which is a 2.7 percentage point improvement on 2009.