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Heathrow Closure After Substation Fire Disrupts Global Flights

A fire at an electrical substation near Heathrow Airport has caused a significant power outage, leading to the full-day closure of one of the world's busiest hubs. Over 120 flights were diverted, affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers and raising concerns about contingency planning.

2025-03-20T20:25:54.605790-07:00

FlightGlobal

Air India Confirms Landmark Order for 100 Airbus Jets

2024-12-09T03:19:40.268204-08:00

AeroTime

UK Government Endorses Controversial Heathrow Third Runway

2025-01-29T03:12:30.612089-08:00

Bloomberg

IATA Forecasts $1 Trillion Revenue and Thin Profit Margins for Airlines in 2025

2024-12-10T01:51:32.838197-08:00

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northafricapost.com

IATA Endorses Morocco's 2030 Strategy to Become Major Aviation Hub IATA has praised Morocco's 'Airports Strategy 2030' which aims to modernize airport infrastructure and enhance the passenger experience. With aviation contributing $11.2 billion and 856,000 jobs in 2023, the strategy includes Royal Air Maroc's plan to expand its fleet significantly.

2025-03-23T10:53:44.561138-07:00

IATA Endorses Morocco's 2030 Strategy to Become Major Aviation Hub

The Guardian

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Heathrow Closure After Substation Fire Disrupts Global Flights A fire at an electrical substation near Heathrow Airport has caused a significant power outage, leading to the full-day closure of one of the world's busiest hubs. Over 120 flights were diverted, affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers and raising concerns about contingency planning.

2025-03-20T20:25:54.605790-07:00

Heathrow Closure After Substation Fire Disrupts Global Flights

Aviation Week

IATA Advocates for Swift Digital Identity Adoption in Aviation During the Sydney Leaders Week Conference, IATA urged industry stakeholders to prioritize implementing digital identity technologies. These initiatives aim to bolster aviation security and streamline passenger processing, receiving widespread support among leading government and industry figures in the aviation sector.

2025-03-19T09:57:23.526189-07:00

IATA Advocates for Swift Digital Identity Adoption in Aviation

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Singapore Airlines and Scoot Enforce Power Bank Restriction Starting April 1 Beginning April 1, 2025, Singapore Airlines and its budget carrier Scoot will prohibit the use of power banks to charge devices during flights. This move aligns with industry safety protocols, joining several Asian carriers in mitigating lithium battery fire risks.

2025-03-12T02:07:46.898077-07:00

Singapore Airlines and Scoot Enforce Power Bank Restriction Starting April 1

stattimes.com

Air Cargo Drives Fourfold Increase in Global Flower Exports According to IATA, air-transported global flower exports surged to $3.7 billion in 2024, marking a significant growth from $852 million in 2003. This highlights the critical role air cargo plays in expanding global trade, particularly in perishable goods like flowers.

2025-03-07T08:24:34.795027-08:00

Air Cargo Drives Fourfold Increase in Global Flower Exports

AeroTime

IATA Report: Air Safety Deteriorates in 2024 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its 2024 air safety report indicating a decline in safety compared to 2023. Despite an increase in incidents, aviation continues to be a safe transport mode, though immediate attention to safety measures is crucial.

2025-03-05T02:19:00.547532-08:00

IATA Report: Air Safety Deteriorates in 2024

Airline Geeks

Southwest Joins IATA for Strategic Industry Partnerships Southwest Airlines has become a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), enhancing its strategic positioning through increased industry partnerships and a more substantial voice within the global travel sector.

2025-02-17T10:08:00.461676-08:00

Southwest Joins IATA for Strategic Industry Partnerships

Aviation Week

E-commerce Drives Air Cargo Growth Amid Tariff Concerns Air cargo industry leaders predict continued growth in 2025, driven by e-commerce, despite looming tariff impacts. Cargo activity surged by 11% in 2024, exceeding prior records. 65% of attendees at Cargo Facts LATAM 2025 highlighted e-commerce as a crucial growth driver.

2025-02-14T13:34:31.047718-08:00

E-commerce Drives Air Cargo Growth Amid Tariff Concerns