Night flight ban would hurt Germany -Lufthansa
Night-time flights are essential to ensure Germany does not lose its place in the freight market to the Middle East, Lufthansa CEO Christoph Franz said on Friday.
August 20, 2011 1:04
Long-winded: Are airlines in the West going overboard when it comes to Gulf competition?
IATA urges Western carriers to stop blocking expansion of Gulf rivals. Given the lagging aviation business in the West, Kipp is split on this one. Which side are you on?
June 12, 2011 2:50
End of the Dreaded Airport Pat-Down?
Could a new security tunnel released by the IATA mean the end of those embarrassingly intimate pat-downs we’ve come to dread?
June 8, 2011 4:15IATA:airlines challenged by oil rise on Mideast unrest
Oil prices have surged due to worries about turmoil in the Middle East.
February 23, 2011 10:22
Flying in which direction?
Reports suggest that the global airline industry will have trouble financing fleet expansions. Will the regional sector also be affected?
April 28, 2009 11:04
Calling all vacation lovers
The Kipp team loves going on vacation (who doesn’t), and thanks to the global meltdown, we can suddenly afford to go on numerous weekend breaks. Thank you, financial crisis.
January 24, 2009 11:36
The crunch hits the skies
The IATA has announced that cargo and passenger traffic is has fallen 13.5 percent and 4.6 percent respectively. Air traffic in the Middle East, however, is still rising.
December 30, 2008 12:52
Flying high
The IATA predicts Middle Eastern airlines will see some rough weather in the coming months, but national carriers in the region continue to announce expansion plans.
November 2, 2008 1:47
Gulf airlines’ spending spree looks a bold gamble
Fuel prices up, passenger numbers down, says airline industry association. Here’s hoping someone got it right at Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways.
September 4, 2008 12:51
Dusting off the Emirates ID card
The Emirates Identity Authority is 'keen' on making its ID cards more functional.
May 16, 2013 5:57
Turkish Airlines Can Ride Out Turbulence
The airline said there had been little impact on May 15 from a strike in protest over pay and previous sackings.
May 16, 2013 2:57
Air Berlin doesn't need Etihad's help
Last year, the German carrier posted its first annual profit since 2007.
May 16, 2013 10:54
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43
Fake pilot 'on the run'
Michael Fay forged papers and operated as a pilot for Afriqiyah Airways for eight months. . .
May 14, 2013 11:26