Peter Albers Appointed As Chairman-Elect Of Board Of Governors Of IATA

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IndiGo CEO, Peter Albers has been appointed as the Chairman-elect of the Board of Governors of the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

An Overview of the News 

• Peter Albers will replace Yvonne Manzi Makolo, CEO of Rwandair, the current president from June 2024.

• IndiGo is committed to affordable fares, on-time delivery and courteous and hassle-free services.

International Air Transport Association (IATA)

• Founded: 19 April 1945, Havana, Cuba

• It is a trade association of the world's airlines and has 300 member airlines, which account for 83% of total air traffic.

• It is headquartered in Montreal, Canada and works to promote the safe and sustainable development of the air transportation industry.

• It launched the "Fly Net Zero" initiative to achieve net zero carbon emissions from aviation by 2050.

• It is a non-profit organisation funded by its members and governed by a Board of Directors and a General Assembly.