Aviation leaders gather in Dublin for IATA annual meeting By Wendy Morley on May, 31 2016 | Industry News Global aviation industry leaders are gathering in Dublin for the International Air Transport Association’s 72nd Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit. IATA’s annual meeting will open on June 2 with keynote addresses by Shane Ross TD, Ireland’s Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, and Dr Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu, President of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). "The airline industry’s most senior leaders will discuss measures to ensure the economic and social benefits of safe, secure, efficient and sustainable global air transport," said Tony Tyler, IATA’s Director General and CEO. A highlight of the World Air Transport Summit will be a panel discussion on the industry’s top issues featuring Bernard Gustin, CEO, Brussels Airlines; Ed Bastian, CEO, Delta Air Lines; Sir Tim Clark, President, Emirates Airline; Jayne Hrdlicka, CEO, Jetstar Group; and Charamporn Jotikasthira, President of Thai Airways. The discussion will be moderated by CNN’s Richard Quest. Summit panel discussions will also focus on sustainability and cyber security, with Alan Joyce, CEO, Qantas, among panel participants. The AGM and World Air Transport Summit bring together CEOs and senior management of IATA’s 264 member airlines that together carry some 83% of global traffic. Stakeholders from across the value chain will participate in the event, including leaders from governments, international organizations, aircraft manufacturers and other industry partners. Nearly 1,000 delegates are expected to participate in the event, which is being hosted by Aer Lingus at the Royal Dublin Society. 1 Copyright DutyFree Magazine. All rights reserved..