The 81st Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit of IATA will take place in India, marking a gap of 42 years; Prime Minister Modi set to speak before international aviation officials.

India to Host International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) After 42-Year Hiatus

Mumbai, India – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will reunite with India after 42 years to hold its 81st annual general meeting (AGM) and the World Air Transport Summit (WATS) from June 1 to 3 in New Delhi.

This significant gathering of global aviation leaders will take place at Bharat Mandapam, attracting approximately 1,700 registered participants, including industry leaders, government officials, and media representatives.

The IATA AGM is renowned for its influence in the global aviation sector, alongside its affiliated World Air Transport Summit. The agenda covers vital issues spanning the aviation industry, particularly focusing on the challenges and advancements in sustainability, finances, technology, and regulatory environments.

Among the key discussion points will be India’s strategic growth in the sector, driven by substantial aircraft orders and growing passenger demand. The country’s growing prominence in the international aviation landscape will be emphasized through Prime Minister Narendra Modi's keynote address on the second day of the gathering.

The aviation association, representing approximately 350 airlines responsible for over 80% of the global air traffic, chose India for this year's event due to the nation's remarkable growth in the aviation sector. The event will also focus on sustainability challenges, drawing attention to strategies for reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable aviation fuels.

Additionally, deliberations will focus on the financial health and projections of the airline industry, the effects of regulatory frameworks and government policies, and the influence of innovation and technology on modernizing aviation operations and enhancing passenger experience.

As a testament to India’s burgeoning role in the global aviation landscape, this event underscores the country’s commitment to addressing the challenges of the sector while showcasing its dynamic and rapidly modernizing hub of global air transport.

India's burgeoning role in the global aviation sector will be highlighted during the International Air Transport Association (IATA) annual general meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS), set to take place in New Delhi, India, from June 1-3. This event, attended by approximately 1,700 participants, will focus on India's strategic growth in sports, including discussions on significant aircraft orders and growing passenger demand.