IATA urges governments to support aviation to drive economic growth
NEW DELHI: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments to support the role aviation plays in connecting people and commerce around the globe.
"Our world has grown much wealthier through trade and travel. Air travel liberates people to live better lives and makes our world a better place. Aviation is the business of freedom and we must continue to work together to make it so,” Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s Director General and CEO was quoted in the release by IATA.
De Juniac made his remarks at the US Chamber of Commerce 2017 Aviation Summit on March 2, 2017, where he also focused more broadly on the need for industry and government to align to support innovation.
“Delivering the benefits of an ever safer, efficient and sustainable air transport system in the face of a doubling of demand by 2035 will require quick, constant innovation. At the industry level, governments play a particularly important role as partners and regulators.”
He highlighted three areas – safety, security and distribution - where airlines and governments need to innovate together.
"Our world has grown much wealthier through trade and travel. Air travel liberates people to live better lives and makes our world a better place. Aviation is the business of freedom and we must continue to work together to make it so,” Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s Director General and CEO was quoted in the release by IATA.
De Juniac made his remarks at the US Chamber of Commerce 2017 Aviation Summit on March 2, 2017, where he also focused more broadly on the need for industry and government to align to support innovation.
“Delivering the benefits of an ever safer, efficient and sustainable air transport system in the face of a doubling of demand by 2035 will require quick, constant innovation. At the industry level, governments play a particularly important role as partners and regulators.”
He highlighted three areas – safety, security and distribution - where airlines and governments need to innovate together.
