Indian aviation is gaining prominence globally, with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announcing two significant developments. The 81st IATA AGM will take place in Delhi in 2019, marking the event’s 42-year return to the country. Pieter Elbers, CEO of IndiGo, will chair the IATA Board. Elbers, a seasoned industry professional with over 30 years of experience, will focus on India’s role in aviation expansion and its commitment to promoting a diverse, inclusive, and sustainable aviation sector. India’s rapid growth and infrastructure investments make it well-positioned to lead the global aviation industry.
Indian aviation is becoming more and more prominent in the world, as the International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported two noteworthy advancements. In 2019, the 81st IATA AGM will take place in Delhi, India, marking the event’s 42-year return to the country. Pieter Elbers will chair the IATA Board.
Pieter Elbers, CEO of IndiGo, took up his position as Chair of the IATA Board of Governors (BoG) after the 80th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Dubai. Elbers, an IATA BoG Chair for the 82nd year, is a seasoned industry professional with over 30 years of expertise. He was appointed to the Board again in 2022, not long after taking over as CEO of IndiGo, having previously served as President and CEO of KLM from 2016 to 2022. The speaker highlighted the role that India has played in the expansion of aviation and is committed to advancing an industry that is both inclusive and sustainable.
It is indeed an honor to assume this role at a time when India is emerging as one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing civil aviation markets and evolving into a formidable force in the airline industry. Adhering to IATA’s legacy of aviation as a force for good, we will continue in our focus on highlighting the benefits of aviation in building connections, and augmenting trade, tourism, and mobility—benefits also so visible in India.
At the same time, it is imperative that we persist in our commitment to a more diverse, equitable inclusive, and also more sustainable aviation industry, creating positive change for generations to come. IATA plays a pivotal role in establishing global standards; I am eager to continue collaborating with global industry leaders, regulators, and stakeholders toward our collective goals.
Elbers
The 81st IATA AGM will be held in Delhi by IndiGo
The World Air Transport Summit and the 81st IATA AGM will take place in Delhi in June 2025, hosted by IndiGo, the biggest airline in India. In keeping with its development as a significant aviation player, India will host the AGM for the third time this year. Applauding India’s remarkable rise and infrastructural development, IATA Director General Willie Walsh said that it has become the third-largest aviation market globally.
For the 81st IATA AGM in 2025, we are excited to bring together the aviation sector in Delhi, the gateway city of India. The industry gathered in Delhi for the IATA AGM more than 40 years ago. India is well positioned to become the third biggest aviation market in the world this decade thanks to record aircraft purchases, remarkable growth, and world-class infrastructure investments. The moment is ideal for the IATA AGM to visit India and see these innovative advancements firsthand, as stated by IATA Director General Willie Walsh, given the bright future ahead of them.
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Now acting as both the CEO of IndiGo and the Chair of IATA, Pieter Elbers highlighted his delight in organizing the occasion. He emphasized that in order to fulfill the increasing demand from across the world, it is crucial to promote meaningful conversations on important topics like diversity, sustainability, and effective air travel solutions.
IndiGo is thrilled to be hosting the 81st IATA AGM, and it looks forward to having the world’s aviation community visit Delhi in 2025.” With AI enabling it to spearhead the fourth industrial revolution, India is a rapidly evolving country that is poised to become the third-biggest economy in the world in the near future.
Pieter Elbers, CEO of IndiGo
The synergy created by these announcements is strong. With IndiGo hosting the esteemed AGM in India and Elbers leading IATA, India is well-positioned to lead the global aviation industry. India wants to dominate the aviation business, as shown by the country’s fast aviation growth, which is being spearheaded by airlines such as IndiGo. Significant advantages are anticipated for India from hosting the AGM, including an opportunity to highlight its achievements in aviation technology and infrastructure, more international investment, and tourist potential.
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