With airlines struggling to maintain their businesses in an era of skyrocketing fuel prices, the aviation industry has attacked European plans to include its carbon pollution in the emissions trading scheme. The head of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Giovanni Bisignani, in a speech...

In April, leaders from across the global aviation industry – associations, aircraft manufacturers, engine manufacturers, airlines, airport companies, and air traffic control providers – affirmed their and their companies’ and organisations’ commitment to combating global climate...

Aviation can be a dangerous business. But, a look at hangar and ramp accidents shows the costs can be high, even deadly. Training, attitude and reasonable expectations can reduce the number of incidents. For all its glamour, aviation is a dangerous business. Pilots and mechanics are well aware of the...

In October 2007, Martin Bowman, Sales Director of Gael Ltd, and I attended the 60 th Annual International Air Safety Seminar in Seoul, South Korea. The event was attended by more than 300 people from the aviation industry. As a client facing member of the Gael team, I found this to be an invaluable experience...