IATA
Non of the big European Low Cost airlines are IATA members.
IATA is a club for the Big Flag carriers of old with any Commuters that wants business joining for a hefty fee.
The ONLY thing effecting me as a 737-800 pilot and future Max pilot from IATA is the Dangerous Goods Manual , once a Year on the Swimming Course ( Safety Course) with the girls.
IATA has NOTHING to do with the Certification of any Aircraft, they just have members that has bought a few 737 Max.
As a potentially united customer group they could push Boeing, but I doubt they are able to agree on any specific and productive demands.
So
ICAO and FAA issue Recommendations, NCAA, FAA and EASA set Rules, Regulations and Practices for Certification of Aircraft.
IATA play with the Toy and the Money.
This is the bigger picture , the way I see it.
Regards
Cpt B
Last edited by BluSdUp; 30th May 2019 at 12:53.
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