International Air Transport Association Latest News
Recently, the Prime Minister of India addressed the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) 81st Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the plenary session of World Air Transport Summit (WATS) at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
About International Air Transport Association
- It was founded in Havana, Cuba, on 19 April 1945.
- It is the prime vehicle for inter-airline cooperation in promoting safe, reliable, secure and economical air services – for the benefit of the world’s consumers.
- Members: At its founding, IATA had 57 members from 31 nations, mostly in Europe and North America. Today it has some 350 members from 120 nations in every part of the globe.
- The modern IATA is the successor to the International Air Traffic Association founded in the Hague in 1919.
- The last AGM in India was held 42 years ago in 1983.
- Head Office: Montreal, Canada.
Objectives of International Air Transport Association
- Promote the development and growth of international air transportation.
- Promote and guarantee collaboration between the different international air transport companies.
- Strengthen safety within all areas of air transportation.
- Creation of international air traffic rules and regulations.
International Air Transport Association FAQs
Q1: What is the International Air Transport Association?
Ans: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is the trade association for the world’s airlines, representing some 350 airlines over 80% of global air traffic.
Q2: Who was the first Indian to join IATA?
Ans: Spice Jet
Source: PIB
Last updated on March, 2026
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