What Happened
Association Chief Discusses Challenges Facing Airlines
IATA director general Willie Walsh opened the association’s AGM with a speech that addressed several current issues affecting airline success and profitability. Walsh, who is likely delivering his last major speech in the role, used his signature style to verbally jab at those he sees as standing in the way of airline success. The speech covered topics such as sustainable aviation fuel, which is a key area of focus for the industry. This article was first reported by Aviation Week.