IATA: Sustainable Aviation Part of Energy Transition

Marie Owens Thomsen, Senior Vice President for Economics & Sustainability, International Air Transport Association (IATA)

16-Jul-24 08:00

IATA: Sustainable Aviation Part of Energy Transition

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2024 is the year the global airline industry turned the page on the Covid-19 pandemic - traffic has returned to pre-pandemic levels and airlines are making profits once again. But the positive numbers belie the many headwinds that could still weigh down on future growth. How are airlines navigating these challenges? We discuss these themes with Marie Owens Thomsen, Senior Vice President for Economics & Sustainability at the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Produced by: Tun Hizami Hashim

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar

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Categories: travel, economy, Law/Activism, international

Tags: global airline industry, international air transport association, covid-19, pandemic,

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