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From October 1 to 3, 2024, Xie Bing, General Manager and Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of Xiamen Airlines, led a team to attend the International Air Transport Association (IATA) World Safety & Operations Conference in Morocco. The event attracted over 800 experts and scholars from various sectors including government departments, airlines, industry organizations, and aviation suppliers globally.

At the closing ceremony of the conference, Xie Bing delivered a keynote speech announcing that Xiamen Airlines would host the next conference in 2025. He extended an invitation to industry peers to visit Xiamen for the event. During his speech, an official video promoting the upcoming conference was unveiled, highlighting both Xiamen Airlines and its home city.

Throughout the conference, Xie Bing engaged with several leaders in aviation safety. These included Nick Careen from IATA, Yannick Malinge from Air Passenger Aviation Safety, and Dominique Mineo from CEFA. Their discussions covered topics such as hosting arrangements for the next conference and issues related to air passenger fleet operations and safety management.

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The IATA World Safety & Operations Conference is recognized as a significant platform for discussing global aviation safety issues. It addresses various areas like flight operations, cabin management, maintenance, and emergency management. This gathering provides opportunities for airline decision-makers and industry professionals to form partnerships while addressing strategic safety concerns.

As host of the 2025 conference, Xiamen Airlines aims to integrate into global aviation trends with an open approach. The airline seeks to enhance exchanges within the international aviation community to collectively tackle challenges and seize opportunities in advancing global aviation safety.

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