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IATA FACE-UP Award presented
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has awarded the IATA FACE-UP Award for 2024 to Erik Goldenstein at the World Cargo Symposium (WCS) in Hong Kong. Goldenstein is a research assistant, data scientist and software engineer in the Aviation Logistics Read More
US bans TikTok
The US Congress has endorsed a bill to ban TikTok on Wednesday March 13. It is estimated that the China-based owner ByteDance’s TikTok is being used by about 170 million Americans. According to the bill, it would also require ByteDance Read More
VARA named best regional airline
Virgin Australia Regional Airlines (VARA) has been named AirlineRatings.com’s Best Regional Airline for 2024 for its outstanding service and innovation in the world’s harshest operating environment. VARA Executive General Manager, Nathan Miller said: “VARA which has just celebrated its 60th Read More
Emirates, Butterfly Aero Training win 2024 IATA CBTA Center Innovation Award
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) that represents 320 airlines comprising 83% of global air traffic has awarded Emirates and Butterfly Aero Training with the IATA Competency-Based Training and Assessment Center (CBTA Center) Innovation Awards. The awards are to be Read More
IATA welcomes nominations for Awards
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) opened nominations for the 2024-- The Inspirational Role Model Award, The High Flyer Award and The Diversity & Inclusion Team Award. IATA represents some 320 airlines comprising 83% of global air traffic All individuals or Read More
Protecting Democratic Elections through Safeguarding Information Integrity
In 2024, nearly 3 billion people will have the opportunity to cast ballots in democratic elections all around the world, IDEA reports. Safeguarding the integrity of these elections will require, in part, the availability of reliable election-related information, confidence in Read More
Airlineratings.com Editor-in-Chief Geoffrey Thomas wins two awards
Airlineratings.com Editor-in-Chief Geoffrey Thomas has won two major awards-- Best Asian Sustainable Aviation Award and Best Propulsion Award at the prestigious Aerospace Media Awards Asia presented at the Singapore Airshow on February 20. Thomas was nominated in four media categories Read More
AirlineRatings.com Editor-in-Chief Thomas nominated for Media Awards
Airlineratings.com Editor-in-Chief Geoffrey Thomas has been nominated in four media categories Best Asian Sustainable Aviation submission Best Asian Commercial Aviation submission Best Propulsion submission Best Training & Simulation submission for the prestigious Aerospace Media Awards Asia to be presented at Read More
Suicide crisis hotline in Canada
Dial 988 helpline to prevent suicide attempts in Canada. As per the government statistics, every day across the country about 12 Canadians are dying by suicide. Taking account of the mental health problems in its citizens beginning November 30 Canada Read More
Well-known diplomat centenarian Henry Kissinger dies
A veteran diplomat who is 100 years old Henry Kissinger died Wednesday at his home in Connecticut. Kissinger served foreign policy adviser to four US presidents. "Dr. Henry Kissinger, a respected American scholar and statesman, died today at his home Read More