Publications

Article 29 Jun 2018 - 15 minutes read

Partnerships between airlines: the strategy to win the Asian market

With intense competition and the emergence of new markets, airlines are redoubling their efforts to remain competitive. By increasing partnerships and alliances, particularly in Asia, they are strengthening their positions while minimizing risks and investments.

Article 18 Jun 2018 - 10 minutes read

Can digital transform the air cargo industry?

Air freight is a key enabler of cross border trade which becomes especially critical for express deliveries, long-distance and efficient transportation of sensitive and critical goods.

Article 03 May 2018 - 8 minutes read

Aerospace manufacturers facing supplier competition

In September 2017, at the annual Airbus suppliers conference, Fabrice Brégier, who was still managing director, threatened the original equipment manufacturers (OEM) that Airbus would reintegrate certain activities ‘in house’ to maintain its technological leadership and eliminate excessive margins.

Article 02 Apr 2018 - 30 minutes read

Towards cleaner and more sustainable shipping: the required actions

The shipping industry is the backbone of international trade and is of major economic importance to the world economy. Shipping volumes have been continuously on the rise for centuries due to worldwide economic growth and increasing globalization.

Article 16 Mar 2017 - 7 minutes read

How will IATA bring airline order management processes to the digital era

ONE Order is an airline industry-supported program launched by IATA following the ongoing New Distribution Capability (NDC) initiative. We sat down with Sébastien Touraine, IATA Head of the ONE Order program, to understand what ONE Order means for the airline industry.

Article 13 Jan 2017 - 24 minutes read

Electrified Road Freight Transport

The transport sector, with diesel as the dominant fuel type, is responsible for over 20% of human caused greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in Europe[i], coming in second place only after the energy generating sector (resp. 31%) as a major contributor to global warming.