IATA has announced a new initiative—“IATA Cabin OK”—to optimize the accommodation of carry-on bags given differing carry-on bag sizes and airline policies.

IATA announced further growth in the number of airlines participating in pilots and live deployments to test and evaluate the New Distribution Capability (NDC) schemas at its AGM in Miami this week.

A paradigm shift away from the established norm of the Middle East's ANSP operating arena is needed to address the region's growing ATM dilemma, according to a private sector leader.

IT & Distribution-June 9, 2015

Dublin and Aer Lingus will host the 72nd IATA AGM next year and Aeromexico CEO Andres Conesa has been installed as the new chairman of the IATA board of governors.

The European Union (EU) has approved funding for a new volcanic ash detection system for commercial aircraft developed by Israeli-based Elbit Systems and infrared and ultraviolet specialist Nicarnica.

The US Court of Appeals has ruled that Allegiant Air had the right to make changes in pilot work rules, following a dispute that nearly led to a strike action earlier this year at the Las Vegas-based low-cost carrier.

IATA objects to some Latin American and Caribbean governments implementing new taxes and fees and using airlines as a “cash cow,” a senior executive from the trade group said during the IATA AGM in Miami.