Himalaya Airlines becomes first certified safety-audit operator in Nepal

STORY: Himalaya Airlines becomes first certified safety-audit operator in Nepal SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 9, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 10, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:35 LOCATION: Katmandu CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference STORYLINE: Himalaya Airlines has been registered as an operator under an International Air Transport Association (IATA) safety audit program, the first and only one for airlines in Nepal. The move means the operational management and control systems of Himalaya Airlines have been recognized and accepted internationally, the Kathmandu-based airline announced on Tuesday at a press meet in the Nepali capital. Himalaya Airlines, a China-Nepal joint venture established in 2014, was certified in late December under the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) program, and the registry is valid until early March 2025. "This milestone signifies a positive shift in Nepal's aviation industry," Vijay Shrestha, the operator's vice resident, said at the press briefing. "We're proud to lead by

NEPAL-KATHMANDU-HIMALAYA AIRLINES-CERTIFIED SAFETY-AUDIT OPERATOR

NEPAL-KATHMANDU-HIMALAYA AIRLINES-CERTIFIED SAFETY-AUDIT OPERATOR

(240109) -- KATHMANDU, Jan. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 9, 2024 shows a certificate of registration for Himalaya Airlines as an operator under an International Air Transport Association (IATA) safety audit program at a press meet in Kathmandu, Nepal. Himalaya Airlines has been registered as an operator under an IATA safety audit program, the first and only one for airlines in Nepal. The move means the operational management and control systems of Himalaya Airlines have been recognized and accepted internationally, the Kathmandu-based airline announced on Tuesday at a press meet in the Nepali capital. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

IATA says global air travel to increase amid challenges in 2023

STORY: IATA says global air travel to increase amid challenges in 2023 DATELINE: June 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul city in Türkiye 2. various of IATA World Air Transport Summit 3. various of the meeting of IATA Director General Willie Walsh 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WILLIE WALSH, IATA Director General 5. various of IATA World Air Transport Summit STORYLINE: Airlines will make a profit this year with an increase in passenger traffic as part of post-pandemic recovery amid challenges, according to Willie Walsh, director general of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Walsh made the remarks at the World Air Transport Summit, the world's largest gathering of airline leaders that is being held in Türkiye's Istanbul. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WILLIE WALSH, IATA Director General "The pandemic years are behind us, and borders are open as normal. Despite economic uncertainties, people are flying to reconnect, explore, and do bus

TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-WORLD AIR TRANSPORT SUMMIT

TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-WORLD AIR TRANSPORT SUMMIT

(230605) -- ISTANBUL, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Representatives attend World Air Transport Summit in Istanbul, Türkiye, on June 5, 2023. Airlines will make a profit this year with an increase in passenger traffic as part of post-pandemic recovery amid challenges, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). World Air Transport Summit, the world's largest gathering of airline leaders, officially started in Istanbul on Monday. (Photo by Omer Kuscu/Xinhua)

TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-WORLD AIR TRANSPORT SUMMIT

TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-WORLD AIR TRANSPORT SUMMIT

(230605) -- ISTANBUL, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Representatives attend World Air Transport Summit in Istanbul, Türkiye, on June 5, 2023. Airlines will make a profit this year with an increase in passenger traffic as part of post-pandemic recovery amid challenges, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). World Air Transport Summit, the world's largest gathering of airline leaders, officially started in Istanbul on Monday. (Photo by Omer Kuscu/Xinhua)

IATA head Bisignani at FCCJ

IATA head Bisignani at FCCJ

TOKYO, Japan - Giovanni Bisignani, director general of International Air Transport Association, delivers a speech at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2011. Bisignani recommended that Haneda airport lower its landing fees and other costs to bolster its competitiveness against rival airports in Asia as high fees are believed to undercut the airport's growth potential.

IATA begins annual talks, to mull higher oil prices

IATA begins annual talks, to mull higher oil prices

TOKYO, Japan - The International Air Transport Association begins a two-day annual gathering May 30 in Tokyo.

IATA begins annual talks, to mull higher oil prices

IATA begins annual talks, to mull higher oil prices

TOKYO, Japan - The International Air Transport Association begins a two-day annual gathering May 30 in Tokyo. (Kyodo)

IATA head Bisignani at FCCJ

IATA head Bisignani at FCCJ

TOKYO, Japan - Giovanni Bisignani, director general of International Air Transport Association, delivers a speech at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2011. Bisignani recommended that Haneda airport lower its landing fees and other costs to bolster its competitiveness against rival airports in Asia as high fees are believed to undercut the airport's growth potential. (Kyodo)