EMM News Explorer: Giovanni Bisignani

[ said]: Our pathetic 1.4% expected margin for 2011 is under considerable pressure,

centreforaviation 30-MAR-11

[-said]: As the unrest in Egypt and Tunisia spreads across the Middle East and North Africa, demand growth across the region is taking a step back,

ameinfo 30-MAR-11

[said:]: As the unrest in Egypt and Tunisia spreads across the Middle East and North Africa, demand growth across the region is taking a step back.

bbc 29-MAR-11

[-added]: The tragic earthquake and its aftermath in Japan will most certainly see a further dampening of demand from March,

DailyNation 29-MAR-11

[ said]: A major slowdown in Japan is expected in the short-term. And the fortunes of the industry will likely not improve until the effect of a reconstruction rebound is felt in the second half of the year,

abs 19-MAR-11

[ said]: Colombia's air traffic management needs a major overhaul to bring it into the modern era,

nieuwsbank 17-MAR-11

[ said]: Aviation will play a key role in achieving these goals. Clearly the President understands this industry's ability to be a catalyst for economic growth. Many existing policies have created great opportunities for Colombian aviation. But some areas do require major changes,

nieuwsbank 17-MAR-11

[ said]: In four years passenger numbers jumped from 11.7 million to 19 million. After that, everything was a disaster. We saw proposals for increases in some specific non-regulated fees of up to 280%. The promised investment did not happen. All aspects of the terminal are saturated and service levels are falling,

nieuwsbank 17-MAR-11

[ said]: The US-Colombia Open Skies Agreement was a major milestone. Colombian business and tourism is now more connected to the world than ever before. The next priority is to formalize and quickly move ahead with a policy for regional liberalization,

nieuwsbank 17-MAR-11

[ said]: Aviation is a great industry with 100 years of history in Colombia. It also has a great future in continuing to build Colombia's economic success. If we can continue to create an environment to support aviation's competitiveness with further liberalization and infrastructure improvements, I am absolutely confident that President Santos's vision can be achieved,

nieuwsbank 17-MAR-11

[ said]: The mergers that have taken place in Colombia had strengthened the competitiveness of the main carriers serving Colombia,

nieuwsbank 17-MAR-11

[ said]: Concessions can be an efficient way to quickly develop airport infrastructure. But they are only successful if there is a strong, independent and transparent regulatory framework to manage investments, service levels and charges. There is an urgent need to review Bogota's concession, update the master plan and put in place an effective regulatory framework. Otherwise you will be turning away business with insufficient capacity, high costs and poor service,

nieuwsbank 17-MAR-11

[ said]: The study has been around for five years. But the results have been limited. I urged the President to make airspace improvements a priority,

nieuwsbank 17-MAR-11

[ said]: Colombia is one of Latin America's most vibrant economies with a fast-growing aviation sector. To take this growth forward requires a strategic vision. I congratulate President Juan Manuel Santos for articulating this in his plans for aviation to play a key role in driving growth in the Colombian economy. This vision must be supported by strong government policies to improve aviation's competitiveness and to facilitate profitable growth with greater liberalization and infrastructure improvements,

nieuwsbank 17-MAR-11

[ said]: The INFRAERO model, which controls 94% of Brazil's airports, is broken. Terminals at 13 of the top 20 airports cannot cope with current demand. Sao Paulo, which handles 25% of Brazil's traffic, is in a critical state with insufficient capacity and services that do not meet global standards. Concessions could be a way forward. But they must be accompanied by transparent, robust and independent economic regulation supported by effective industry consultations,

nieuwsbank 15-MAR-11

[ said]: Brazil's airports will not be capable of successfully hosting the FIFA World Cup or the Olympics without major changes. Time is running out for major infrastructure projects. We are concerned that Sao Paulo's Terminal 3 is being planned without industry consultation. Whatever is achieved, we will need to make the current infrastructure work much harder with better processes. One simple solution is for all airport stakeholders--ANAC, INFRAERO, customs, immigration, public health and agriculture--to instituti

nieuwsbank 15-MAR-11

[ said]: Airlines have invested in avionics to support more efficient flying. But the infrastructure on the ground, does not match our capabilities in the air,

nieuwsbank 15-MAR-11

[ said]: ANAC's proposed high level framework for airport regulation is mostly in line with IATA's recommendation and ICAO's principles. But four important changes are critical to shore-up Brazil's competitiveness. First, ATAERO must be abolished. This 50% surcharge on fees contravenes ICAO principles. Second, we need greater transparency and assurances that there will be no cross-subsidization among airports. Third, the solution to insufficient capacity must not be peak hour pricing. Efficiency gains and infrastruc

nieuwsbank 15-MAR-11

[ said]: There is no justification that Brazil's jet fuel prices should be 14% more expensive than in the rest of the region. Brazil produces 80% of its fuel needs from its own refineries. It makes no sense to peg prices to the Houston market and include all theoretical costs for importation--including transport. It is destroying the competitiveness of Brazilian aviation,

nieuwsbank 15-MAR-11

[ said]: President Rousseff recognized the power of air transport to drive long-term gains in the quality of life in Brazil in her inauguration speech. Her intention to create a ministry-level Civil Aviation Secretariat is an opportunity to achieve change. IATA is eager to use our global expertise to play a collaborative role in delivering on the President's expectations with a strategic plan focused on competitiveness,

nieuwsbank 15-MAR-11

[ said]: Aviation is the only global industry with a global plan--by industry and by governments. Brazil must support the global approach. That means stopping plans by Guarulhos City to impose environmental taxes that are counter-productive to global efforts. And the Government should follow-up on the leadership of TAM's sustainable biofuels test flight by creating the fiscal and legal framework to support a sustainable Brazilian biofuels industry,

nieuwsbank 15-MAR-11

[ said]: Political unrest in the Middle East hassent oil over US$100 per barrel. That is significantly higher than the US$84 per barrel that was the assumption in December. At the same time the global economy is now forecast to grow by 3,1% this year, a full 0,5 percentage point better than predicted just three months ago. But stronger revenues will provide only a partial offset to higher costs. Profits will be cut in half compared to last year and margins are a pathetic 1,4%,

republikein 07-MAR-11

[ said]: This year the industry is performing a balancing act on a very thin tight-rope of a 1,4% margin. It is a structural problem that the industry has faced with an average margin of just 0,1% over the last four decades. There is very little buffer for the industry to keep its balance as it absorbs shocks. Today oil is the biggest risk. If its rise stalls the global economic expansion, the outlook will deteriorate very quickly,

republikein 07-MAR-11

[ said]: This is a price sensitive business. Aviation has the power to stimulate economies, but that ability is being compromised by adding taxes at a time when we are struggling to cope with high fuel prices just to maintain anaemic margins,

republikein 07-MAR-11

[ said]: Political unrest in the Middle East has sent oil over $100 per barrel. That is significantly higher than the $84 per barrel that was the assumption in December,

irishsun 05-MAR-11

[-said]: We are constantly walking on a tightrope with very thin margins, and there is no buffer,

euronews 04-MAR-11

[ said]: This is a price-sensitive business. Aviation has the power to stimulate economies. But that ability is being compromised by adding taxes at a time when we are struggling to cope with high fuel prices just to maintain anaemic margins,

todayonline 03-MAR-11

[ said]: Political unrest in the Middle East has sent oil over US$100 per barrel. That is significantly higher than the US$84 per barrel that was the assumption in December,

todayonline 03-MAR-11

[ said]: This year the industry is performing a balancing act on a very thin tight-rope of a 1.4% margin. It is a structural problem that the industry has faced with an average margin of just 0.1% over the last four decades. There is very little buffer for the industry to keep its balance as it absorbs shocks. Today oil is the biggest risk. If its rise stalls the global economic expansion, the outlook will deteriorate very quickly,

nieuwsbank 02-MAR-11

[ said]: This is a price sensitive business. Aviation has the power to stimulate economies. But that ability is being compromised by adding taxes at a time when we are struggling to cope with high fuel prices just to maintain anemic margins,

nieuwsbank 02-MAR-11

[-insisted]: The 500 million dollars of projected profit is really what I would call peanuts,

news 02-MAR-11

[ said]: Political unrest in the Middle East has sent oil over $100 per barrel. That is significantly higher than the $84 per barrel that was the assumption in December. At the same time the global economy is now forecast to grow by 3.1% this year--a full 0.5 percentage point better than predicted just three months ago. But stronger revenues will provide only a partial offset to higher costs. Profits will be cut in half compared to last year and margins are a pathetic 1.4%,

nieuwsbank 02-MAR-11

[ said]: This year the industry is performing a balancing act on a very thin tight-rope of a 1.4 per cent margin. It is a structural problem that the industry has faced with an average margin of just 0.1 per cent over the last four decades. There is very little buffer for the industry to keep its balance as it absorbs shocks. Today oil is the biggest risk. If its rise stalls the global economic expansion, the outlook will deteriorate very quickly,

kuna 02-MAR-11

[ said]: Political unrest in the Middle East has sent oil over USD 100 per barrel. That is significantly higher than the USD 84 per barrel that was the assumption in December. At the same time the global economy is now forecast to grow by 3.1 per cent this year - a full 0.5 percentage point better than predicted just three months ago. But stronger revenues will provide only a partial offset to higher costs. Profits will be cut in half compared to last year and margins are a pathetic 1.4 per cent,

kuna 02-MAR-11

[ said]: Safety is not a competitive issue--among carriers or governments. Improvement is in everybody's interest. By sharing data and best practices we will continue to drive improvements to make a safe industry even safer,

nieuwsbank 25-FEB-11

[ said]: for the sector,

btimescom 23-FEB-11

[ said]: Safety is not a competitive issueamong carriers or governments. Improvement is in everybody's interest. By sharing data and best practices we will continue to drive improvements to make a safe industry even safer,

ameinfo 23-FEB-11

[ said]: Safety is the number one priority,

news_com_au 23-FEB-11

[ said]: Safety is a constant challenge. Industry and governments need to accelerate their efforts on data sharing. In 2010, IATA launched GSIC providing its members with unprecedented access to safety information. More than 430 different organizations are already submitting safety data into the GSIC, and over 50% of IATA member carriers are participating. Substantial GSIC expansion is planned over the next few years and the industry will reap the benefits,

ameinfo 23-FEB-11

[ said]: Flying must be equally safe in all parts of the world. An accident rate in Africa that is over 12 times the global average is not acceptable. Improvements can happen. IATA's African carriers performed significantly better than non-IATA airlines in the region. I encourage all governments in the region to make use of the IOSA tool to boost the region's performance,

ameinfo 23-FEB-11

[-said]: Flying must be equally safe in all parts of the world,

lebanonews 23-FEB-11

[ said]: The numbers tell the story. In the first full year after the IOSA became a condition of IATA membership, the accident rate for IATA carriers has never been so low. The data confirms that IOSA is helping to drive safety improvements around the world. It is an important part of a comprehensive safety strategy involving governments and industry working together to further reduce the number of accidents and fatalities,

ameinfo 23-FEB-11

[ said]: Safety is the number one priority. Achieving the lowest accident rate in the history of aviation shows that this commitment is bearing results. Flying is safe. But every fatality is a human tragedy that reminds us of the ultimate goal of zero accidents and zero fatalities. We must remain focused and determined to move closer to this goal year by year,

ameinfo 23-FEB-11

[ said]: Every fatality is a human tragedy that reminds us of the ultimate goal of zero accidents and zero fatalities,

news_com_au 23-FEB-11

[ said]: With the expected traffic growth by 2014, the situation will get worse,

chinadaily 22-FEB-11

[ said]: The focus of the industry continues to shift eastward,

peopledaily 22-FEB-11

[ said]: Hong Kong outperforms its population size on the world stage because of its connectivity. That drives the economy and creates jobs. To protect the airport's competitiveness, sufficient capacity is needed to support growth,

peopledaily 17-FEB-11

[ said]: It's a complex problem,

AP 16-FEB-11

[-said]: National carriers will benefit the most from the boom.

timesofoman 15-FEB-11

[ said]: Despite some regional differences, the forecast indicates that the world will continue to become more mobile. This creates enormous opportunities but also presents some challenges. In five years we need to be able to handle 800 million more passengers and 12.5 million more tonnes of international cargo. To realise the economic growth potential that this will bring, we will need even more efficient air traffic management, airport facilities and security programmes. Industry and governments will be challenged

uaeinteract 15-FEB-11

[ said]: The focus of the industry continues to shift eastward. By 2014, 1 billion people will travel by air in Asia Pacific. That's 30 per cent of the global total and a 4 percentage point increase from the 26 per cent it represented in 2009. The same is true for cargo where Asia Pacific will account for 28% of global volumes,

uaeinteract 15-FEB-11

[-said]: Despite some regional differences, the forecast indicates that the world will continue to become more mobile. This creates enormous opportunities but also presents some challenges,

peopledaily 15-FEB-11

[-said]: Aviation is a unique industry. In 2011 we expect to generate almost US$600 billion in revenues with the burden of US$205 billion in debt. Aviation supports 32 million jobs and facilitates the global village by supporting US$3.5 trillion in economic activity,

uaeinteract 15-FEB-11

[-said]: could spoil the party,

timesofoman 15-FEB-11

[-said]: By 2014, 1 billion people will travel by air in Asia Pacific. That's 30 percent of the global total and a 4 percentage point increase from the 26 percent it represented in 2009. The same is true for cargo where Asia Pacific will account for 28 percent of global volumes,

peopledaily 14-FEB-11

[-said]: Despite some regional differences, the forecast indicates that the world will continue to become more mobile,

ameinfo 14-FEB-11

[ said]: Sluggish growth rates in Europe and North America are not only the result of being mature markets. Lingering consumer debts, high unemployment and austerity measures will dampen growth rates,

btimescom 14-FEB-11

[ said]: The shadow of the global economic recession is expected to remain over parts of the industry for some time to come. Sluggish growth rates in Europe and North America are not only the result of being mature markets. Lingering consumer debts, high unemployment and austerity measures will dampen growth rates,

ameinfo 14-FEB-11

[ said]: The profits and the money are in this region,

bbc 14-FEB-11

[ added]: That's 30 per cent of the global total and a four percentage point increase from 26 per cent it represented in 2009. The same is true for cargo, Asia Pacific will account for 28 per cent of global volume,

btimescom 14-FEB-11

[-said]: he noted. At the same time, industry and governments will be challenged to work together even more closely. Meanwhile, the fallout from the downturn will continue to have an impact on the industry worldwide. 'The shadow of the global economic recession is expected to remain over parts of the industry for some time to come. Sluggish growth rates in Europe and North America are not only the result of being mature markets. Lingering consumer debts, high unemployment and austerity measures will dampen growth r

ameinfo 14-FEB-11

[ said]: Despite some regional differences, the forecast indicates that the world will continue to become more mobile. This creates enormous opportunities but also presents some challenges. In five years we need to be able to handle 800 million more passengers and 12.5 million more tonnes of international cargo. To realize the economic growth potential that this will bring, we will need even more efficient air traffic management, airport facilities and security programs. Industry and governments will be challenged t

ameinfo 14-FEB-11

[-said]: Higher oil prices could spoil our party,

AP 14-FEB-11

[ said]: To realize the economic growth potential that this will bring, we will need even more efficient air traffic management, airport facilities and security programs. Industry and governments will be challenged to work together even more closely,

thestar 14-FEB-11

[ said]: That's 30 per cent of the global total and a 4 percentage point increase from the 26 per cent it represented in 2009. The same is true for cargo where Asia Pacific will account for 28 per cent of global volumes,

kuna 14-FEB-11

[ said]: By 2014, 1 billion people will travel by air in Asia Pacific. That's 30% of the global total and a 4 percentage point increase from the 26% it represented in 2009. The same is true for cargo where Asia Pacific will account for 28% of global volumes,

thestar 14-FEB-11

[ said]: Lingering consumer debts, high unemployment and austerity measures will dampen growth rates,

abs 14-FEB-11

[-told]: When traffic grows less than capacity, our yields fall to between 0 and 1%,

irishsun 14-FEB-11

[ said]: The aviation industry and governments will be challenged to work together even more closely,

btimescom 14-FEB-11

[ said]: Our vision is to make Singapore the platform for the development of a new generation of aviation executives leading Asia's aviation growth. The two scholarships will have an important role in developing the future leaders of our industry,

nieuwsbank 10-FEB-11

[ said]: These scholarships reflect our commitment to strengthen our Singapore presence and to working with local institutions to deliver regional leadership. They also reflect our commitment to developing the next generation of leaders for the aviation industry,

nieuwsbank 10-FEB-11

[ said]: Singapore is IATA's home in Asia-Pacific. From here we drive programs to support the safe and efficient development of aviation in the rapidly developing Asia-Pacific market. The support that we will receive from the Singapore government under today's agreement will enhance Singapore's role as a regional hub and position IATA well to deliver its leadership priorities in the region,

nieuwsbank 10-FEB-11

[ said]: This weekend, Singapore will play a special role in building the future of our industry. We have a big task ahead of us. By 2050, passenger numbers will grow from 2.4 billion to 16 billion and the cargo business will expand from 40 million tonnes to 400 million tonnes. Ensuring that this growth is successful in meeting the needs of our customers safely, sustainably and profitably is critical to the global economy. Singapore is the perfect place for such a discussion. It is located between two of our fastest

nieuwsbank 10-FEB-11

[ said]: The inconvenience to passengers and the paralysis of the UK economy for many days is unacceptable from any perspective. Shoveling snow is not the airline's responsibility. The financial losses they suffered must be compensated, and we must approach next winter with a better plan,

nieuwsbank 09-FEB-11

[ said]: Aviation is united and committed to improving fuel efficiency by 1.5% per year to 2020, capping net emissions from 2020 through carbon-neutral growth, and cutting net emissions in half by 2050, compared to 2005 levels,

nieuwsbank 09-FEB-11

[ said]: Recent decisions have got it all wrong. While the global airline industry was cutting costs and improving efficiencies to survive, the regulator allowed BAA a 50% increase for Heathrow charges. He was even more generous for 2008-2013, with an 86% increase. The economic regulatory model for airports is broken and must be urgently fixed,

nieuwsbank 09-FEB-11

[ said]: With the decision to abandon plans for a third runway, London Heathrow is becoming a secondary hub,

nieuwsbank 09-FEB-11

[ said]: Aviation provides critical global connectivity to this island nation. It is a great mystery to me why the government seems so intent on destroying its competitiveness with a policy agenda stuck in the past,

nieuwsbank 09-FEB-11

[ said]: That is enough to offset all of UK emissions--not once, but four times. To borrow a UK phrase `this is potty'. Environment policy should not be designed around paying the bills for the government's failure to effectively regulate the financial sector,

nieuwsbank 09-FEB-11

[ said]: The government's policy pillars of excessive taxes, inefficient airport regulation and limiting growth will destroy the UK's proud aviation legacy,

nieuwsbank 09-FEB-11

[ said]: The corporatized NATS, with industry and government working together as shareholders, has delivered many benefits. It is more efficient, and more focused on its customers, than when it was a government-run monopoly. Efficient air traffic management contributes to the success of business connectivity. Any change to the structure of NATS must be carefully considered. A golden share or keeping some of the shares for the government is an option, and any change must include an effective regulatory structure that

nieuwsbank 09-FEB-11

[ said]: For an industry that generates nearly $600 billion in revenues the margins are pathetic. The 2.7% margin that airlines earned last year does not even cover the cost of capital which is around 7-8%. And the margin will shrink to 1.5% this year,

nieuwsbank 09-FEB-11

[ said]: The world is moving again. After the biggest demand decline in the history of aviation in 2009, people started to travel and do business again in 2010,

timesofoman 03-FEB-11

[ said]: The world is moving again. After the biggest demand decline in the history of aviation in 2009, people started to travel and do business again in 2010. Airlines ended the year slightly ahead of early 2008 volumes, but with a pathetic 2.7 per cent profit margin. The challenge is to turn the demand for mobility into sustainable profits,

khaleejtimes 03-FEB-11

[ said]: The story this month is the sharp rise in oil prices. We predicted that 2011 would see a consecutive second year of profitability but with industry profits falling by 40 per cent to $9.1 billion. This was based on an oil price of $84 per barrel (Brent). Fuel accounts for 27 per cent of operating costs and a sustained rise in the oil price could spoil the party. With uncertainties in the Middle East, oil prices are now hovering near the $100 per barrel mark. For every dollar increase in the average price of

khaleejtimes 03-FEB-11

[-said]: Airlines ended the year slightly ahead of early 2008 volumes, but with a pathetic 2.7 per cent profit margin,

CBC 02-FEB-11

[ said]: The world is moving again. After the biggest demand decline in the history of aviation in 2009, people started to travel and do business again in 2010. Airlines ended the year slightly ahead of early 2008 volumes, but with a pathetic 2.7% profit margin. The challenge is to turn the demand for mobility into sustainable profits,

ameinfo 02-FEB-11

[-said]: For every dollar increase in the average price of a barrel of oil over the year, airlines face the difficult task of recovering an additional $1.6 billion in costs,

CBC 02-FEB-11

[ said]: The story this month is the sharp rise in oil prices. We predicted that 2011 would see a consecutive second year of profitability but with industry profits falling by 40% to $9.1bn. This was based on an oil price of $84 per barrel (Brent). Fuel accounts for 27% of operating costs and a sustained rise in the oil price could spoil the party. With uncertainties in the Middle East, oil prices are now hovering near the $100 per barrel mark. For every dollar increase in the average price of a barrel of oil over t

ameinfo 02-FEB-11

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