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U.S. Airlines Expected To Fly 38 Million Travelers During The Holiday Season

A4A Projects A 3 Percent Increase In Holiday Travel

U.S. airlines will carry over 38 million passengers in the next 3 weeks, according to projections from Airlines for America (A4A).

ICAO President Addresses 25th AFCAC Plenary In Cairo

Safety, Security and Development Concerns Top Agenda

The Council President of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu, took part this week in the 25th triennial Plenary Session of the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC), in Cairo, Egypt. While there he expressed the UN aviation agency’s praise and appreciation for recent safety, security, environmental and human resources progress seen.

SESAR And Clean Sky Strengthen Coordination For Innovative Aviation

Memorandum Of Cooperation Signed To Foster Closer Links Between The Two

The Clean Sky and SESAR Joint Undertakings (JUs) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) in order to foster closer links between the two research and innovation (R&I) programs. The purpose of the MoC is to establish a cooperative framework between the two JUs, contributing to the sustainable development of the European air transport system.

A4A Applauds Senate Commerce Committee Action On Airport Security Act

Bipartisan Support Shown For Legislation To Bolster Airport Security

Airlines for America (A4A), praised Senate Commerce Committee passage of bipartisan legislation introduced by Chairman John Thune (R-SD), Ranking Member Bill Nelson (D-FL), Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), designed to bolster security at airports across the country.

IATA: Airlines Continue To Improve Profitability

Projects 5.1% Net Profit Margin For 2016

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has unveiled its airline industry outlook for 2016 which sees an average net profit margin of 5.1% being generated with total net profits of $36.3 billion. IATA also announced a revision to its airline industry outlook for 2015 upwards to a net profit of $33 billion (4.6% net profit margin) from $29.3 billion forecast in June.