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IATA Hosts 81st Annual General Meeting & World Air Transport Summit 2025 from June 1 to 3.

Summit Conference | Dated: 06 Jun 2025

The 81st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the World Air Transport Summit (WATS) took place from June 1 to 3, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre, New Delhi. The event was hosted by IndiGo, India’s largest airline.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The summit was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and chaired by Pieter Elbers, CEO of IndiGo and Chair of the IATA Board of Governors.
  • - On June 2, PM Modi addressed the IATA AGM and WATS plenary session, emphasizing India’s growing role in the global aviation sector through policy innovation, market growth, and inclusive development.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) PM Modi unveiled “Aviation Vision 2047,” outlining India’s ambition to expand to 350 airports by 2047, including adding 50 new airports by 2030, under the broader Viksit Bharat Vision.
  • (ii) Luis Gallego, CEO of International Airlines Group (IAG), was appointed as the 83rd Chair of the IATA Board of Governors. He succeeds Pieter Elbers, who will continue as a board member.
  • (iii) The event was organized by Montreal-based IATA and hosted by Gurugram-based IndiGo, reflecting India’s expanding influence in global aviation affairs.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which country recently hosted the 81st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of IATA and the World Air Transport Summit (WATS) 2025?

Correct Answer: India

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