Tag: IATA
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Airport Safety Gap: IATA Poll Reveals Misconceptions About Lithium-Powered Devices On Flights
Overview: The learning curve on lithium-powered devices Widespread misconceptions about the safety of lithium-powered devices onboard flights have emerged from a major international aviation survey. The poll, conducted by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), reveals that many travellers still misunderstand the rules and risks associated with power banks and spare batteries. The findings come…
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Lithium Powered Devices on Flights: IATA Survey Reveals Misconceptions and Safety Guidance Amid Global Aviation News
Widespread Misconceptions About Lithium-Powered Devices on Flights In a revealing poll conducted by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), nearly half of airline passengers surveyed hold incorrect beliefs about the safety of carrying lithium-powered devices, such as power banks, on flights. The findings come as aviation authorities, airlines, and security agencies continue to tighten rules…
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Global pilot shortage: ICAO rejects retirement-age rise, could mean more delays
ICAO blocks plan to raise global pilot retirement age The push by the aviation industry to extend the global mandatory retirement age for pilots beyond 65 has been grounded. At a recent International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) meeting in Canada, delegates rejected a proposal backed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to enable pilots…
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Global Pilot Shortage and Retirement Age Debate: Will Delays Increase?
Global pilot shortage sparks debate over retirement age The push to extend the retirement age for international pilots has stalled at the international aviation table, highlighting a broader crisis: a global pilot shortage that could translate into more flight delays and higher airfares. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) rejected a proposal to lift the…
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Global Pilot Shortage: Why Raising the Retirement Age Was Grounded and What It Means for Flights
Global pilot shortage stalls as ICAO rejects retirement‑age increase The push to allow international pilots to fly beyond the current 65‑year retirement limit has been halted. At a key ICAO meeting in Canada, delegates decided there isn’t enough medical evidence to justify lifting the global mandatory retirement age from 65 to 67. The decision, welcomed…