
The United Kingdom government has asked for the EU to relax airport slot rules, which have led to the phenomenon of empty “ghost flights”.

Coronavirus could cost the aviation industry four times as much as previously thought, the International Air Transport Association has said.

IATA will shortly launch a new campaign designed to highlight the work the aviation industry is doing to reduce its carbon footprint.

IATA expects airlines around the world to collectively post net profit of US$29.3bln in 2020 as fears of a global recession ease and oil prices stabilise.

IATA director general Alexandre de Juniac says it has been a tough year for the cargo market as the annual peak air cargo season gets off to a slow start.

IATA chief executive Alexandre de Juniac says the industry needs to do a better job of explaining its initiatives to reduce carbon emissions.