AMMAN — Doha will host the meetings of the 78th General Assembly of the
International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the World Air Transport
Summit 2022 (WATS), according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra.
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It said the meeting, which will open Sunday, is attended by a
delegation representing the flag carrier,
Royal Jordanian (RJ).
The three-day gathering will see the participation of nearly 240
international airlines to discuss the industry’s recovery from the
repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, and other challenges.
Qatar Airways said in a tweet that a key topic to be discussed is
sustainability, focusing on steps the aviation industry will collectively take
to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Discussions also include global efforts to reduce “Single Use
Plastics”, address the reputational challenges of carbon offsets and the
production of sustainable and lower carbon aviation fuels to deliver lasting
and environmentally sound solutions, it added.
“Given that the
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will be the first in the
Middle East and Arab world, this is the perfect opportunity not only for Qatar,
but also for the region as a whole to show the rest of the world how we can
host mega events, and welcome visitors and football fans from around the world,”
Qatar Airways’ Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker tweeted.
“A historic event means we are set and ready to make travelling
more agile and flexible, offering passengers a seamless connectivity around the
world,” he added.
“Aviation leaders from around the world gather for the 78th IATA
AGM amid a recovery from COVID-19 that is in full swing,” said Willie Walsh,
IATA’s director-general.
“Attendees will review progress on gender diversity and the
industry’s determination to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. And with
high oil prices, war, and inflation the gathering will be an opportunity for
airlines to take stock of the economic challenges ahead of them. The agenda
will be full,” he said.
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