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UAE Aviation Industry Bolsters Economy with $92 Billion Contribution in 2023

The UAE's aviation sector has emerged as a significant economic driver, contributing $92 billion to the nation's GDP in 2023. According to IATA, the industry now represents 18.2% of the UAE's GDP, emphasizing its pivotal role in job creation and the country's economic sustainability initiatives.

2025-04-16T02:21:36.245270-07:00

The Guardian

Heathrow Closure After Substation Fire Disrupts Global Flights

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

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African Airlines See Drop in Cargo Demand Amid Trade Tensions The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported a 5.7% year-on-year decrease in cargo demand for African airlines in February 2025, impacted by escalating trade tensions. This downturn reflects challenges faced by the air cargo sector amidst shifting economic conditions and global supply chain concerns.

2025-04-17T10:25:01.616697-07:00

African Airlines See Drop in Cargo Demand Amid Trade Tensions

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UAE Aviation Industry Bolsters Economy with $92 Billion Contribution in 2023 The UAE's aviation sector has emerged as a significant economic driver, contributing $92 billion to the nation's GDP in 2023. According to IATA, the industry now represents 18.2% of the UAE's GDP, emphasizing its pivotal role in job creation and the country's economic sustainability initiatives.

2025-04-16T02:21:36.245270-07:00

UAE Aviation Industry Bolsters Economy with $92 Billion Contribution in 2023

worldofaviation.com

IATA Calls for Focus on Air Cargo's Role in Supply Chain Resilience IATA emphasizes the vital importance of air cargo in maintaining global supply chain resilience, urging governments and industry to prioritize safety, security, digitalization, and sustainability. Key regions like the UAE benefit significantly, underscoring aviation's economic impact on trade, tourism, and jobs.

2025-04-15T19:01:04.671989-07:00

IATA Calls for Focus on Air Cargo's Role in Supply Chain Resilience

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IATA Warns Aviation Sector Lags on Net-Zero Targets by 2050 Global airlines, through their main trade body IATA, have highlighted concerns over the slow progress in achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The warning is directed towards oil companies and other aviation stakeholders for not accelerating efforts to reduce carbon emissions.

2025-04-02T04:22:53.774406-07:00

IATA Warns Aviation Sector Lags on Net-Zero Targets by 2050

Royal Aeronautical Society

Aircraft Contrail Management Key to Reducing Aviation Climate Impact A recent joint workshop by the RAeS and IATA explored strategies for managing aircraft contrails to mitigate aviation's climate impact. The discussion focused on contrail management as an essential component in achieving net zero by 2050, alongside solutions like eco-friendly fuels.

2025-03-25T02:03:24.801551-07:00

Aircraft Contrail Management Key to Reducing Aviation Climate Impact

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IATA's CADO to Oversee SAF Registry for Decarbonization The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched the Civil Aviation Decarbonization Organization (CADO) as a nonprofit entity to manage its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Registry. CADO will ensure transparency and inclusivity among stakeholders in the sustainable aviation fuel market.

2025-03-24T17:20:01.344547-07:00

IATA's CADO to Oversee SAF Registry for Decarbonization

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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