Air transport leaders set to discuss challenges at IATA AGM

Air transport leaders set to discuss challenges at IATA AGM

Air transport industry’s most senior leaders as well as leading government officials, strategic partners and equipment suppliers are gathering in Doha from today (June 19) for the 78th The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS).

IATA has 290 member airlines and Qatar Airways as the host airline for the event, which runs till June 21.

“The last time we met in Doha, in 2014, we were celebrating the 100th anniversary of the first airline flight. This year’s AGM is another momentous occasion: Airlines are simultaneously recovering from the Covid-19 crisis, setting the path to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, working to improve gender diversity, and adapting to a geopolitical environment that is undergoing its greatest shock in over three decades,” said Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker said: “It is an absolute privilege to be hosting our industry partners in Qatar Airways’ home city, particularly during our milestone 25th year of operations. Coming together face-to-face provides us with the opportunity to discuss lessons learnt from our recent years during the pandemic, global issues affecting us all in the here and now, and to plan the