Attending the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Assembly in Montreal, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is calling on all governments to urgently agree an emissions reduction target for global aviation. ICAO’s 41st Assembly will see 193 countries gather for talks on the future of aviation. WTTC is urging all Member States to support the…
The Netherlands’ dramatic increase in airport charges threatens aviation recovery
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that a proposed 37% increase in airport charges in the Netherlands risks significant damage to the recovery of air connectivity in the country. Following a formal review in which IATA and several airlines participated, the regulator for airport charges at Schiphol, ACM, released a decision which accepted the…
ATM to focus on aviation and the future of transport
As the global travel and tourism community prepares to gather in Dubai for the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2022 from May 9 to 12, there is bullish news for the Middle East’s aviation industry. Data from research firm Mordor Intelligence say the Middle East aviation industry will grow at compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of…
Rising demand! Business aviation looks up
Up to 7,400 new business jet deliveries worth $238 billion are likely from 2022 to 2031, up 1% in deliveries from the same 10-year forecast a year ago. This was revealed in Honeywell’s 30th annual Global Business Aviation Outlook forecast. In 2021, surveyed business jet operators reported a sharp increase in used jet purchase plans,…
Boeing predicts aviation recovery by 2024
Boeing has released its annual forecast for the commercial, defence and space aerospace market, reflecting signs of a recovery following the impacts of Covid-19. The Boeing Market Outlook (BMO) states that commercial airplanes and services are showing signs of recovery, while the global defense, space and government services markets have remained stable. The document projects…
