Bear on the loose in the cargo hold of Iraqi Airways 737 at Dubai International Airport. "A video clip circulating on social media showed the plane’s captain apologising to passengers for Friday’s takeoff delay because of the bear’s escape from its crate in the cargo hold. Iraqi Airways said on Saturday that procedures to transport the bear were carried out in accordance with the law and with procedures and standards approved by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The airline sai

Safety Culture and Leadership play a critical role in safety management, preventing aviation accidents and incidents. Recognizing this, in October 2023, IATA launched its Safety Leadership Charter to strengthen in a consistent manner this foundation within airlines. Today, we are proud to have over 200 signatories airlines, demonstrating strong executive level awareness and growing commitment to advancing safety culture within their organizations. Grounded in 8 guiding principles, the Charter pr

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Willie Walsh, director general of the International Air Transport Association, responds to Singapore Airlines turbulence incident, saying the airline industry is safe 'because we work hard to keep it safe.' | CNBC International

🎥 At the recent International Air Transport Association (IATA) World Financial and World Passenger Symposiums event, we had the privilege of speaking with Apple Gao, Head of Global Payments at Antom by Ant International, about how Antom is revolutionizing payments for airlines across Asia’s diverse markets. 🌍✈️ In this insightful interview, Apple shared how Antom simplifies cross-border transactions, addresses the payment preferences of international passengers, and ensures seamless experience