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Toronto's Pearson International Airport, has been presented with the '2010 IATA Eagle Award for Most Improved Airport' by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). According to The Economic Times, Pearson was singled out by the IATA for its efforts in reducing landing and terminal charges to airlines over the past three years.

"The award is given each year to an airport for its outstanding performance in airline satisfaction, cost efficiency and continuous improvement."

"This award recognizes the work we have done with our air carrier partners to make Toronto Pearson a more efficient and effective place for them to do business. This is only the beginning. We will continue to work closely with the air carriers to make Toronto Pearson as competitive as possible," said Lloyd McCoomb, president and CEO of the Greater Toronto Airport Authority (GTTA) which looks after the airport. "

"Hailing the Canadian airport, Giovanni Bisignani, director general and CEO of IATA, said, "Toronto Pearson must continue to lead the way in setting the standards for performance, cost efficiency and continuous improvements for others to strive for."

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original source The Economic Times