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By Daniel Baxter |
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March 19, 2011 - The International Air Transport
Association (IATA) reiterated its support and efforts to
maintain safe and efficient air links with
IATA also issued its first assessment of the potential
impact of the crisis on global air transport.
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Settlement Operations: IATA manages $20 billion in
industry settlements annually in the
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Fuel: Some key fuel infrastructure facilities in - Coordinating Information: IATA is working with the Japanese Government and major United Nations and industry organizations (International Civil Aviation Organization, World Health Organization, International Maritime Organization, International Atomic Energy Agency, World Meteorological Organization and Airports Council International) to ensure that its 230 member airlines have the best medical and operational advice.
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Regulatory measures: IATA is tracking regulatory
measures being imposed by governments around the world
for flights and passengers arriving from |
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“The thoughts and prayers of the air transport industry
are with the Japanese people at this most difficult
time. In times of crisis, air transport takes on a
critical role. Our members are rising to the challenge
of bringing relief supplies, equipment and people to |
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combination of crises and issues facing It is too early to assess the long-term impact of the Japanese tragedy on the global air transport industry. However, understanding the structure of the Japanese air transport industry does give insight on the potential short-term impact of a major slowdown in Japanese air travel. |