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Wings of Change Americas to focus on aviation opportunities and challenges in the region

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Wings of Change Americas to focus on aviation opportunities and challenges in the region
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Kim Macaulay Chief Information & Data Officer | International Air Transport Association - IATA

The International Air Transport Association's (IATA) Wings of Change Americas Conference is set to take place in Bogotá, drawing attention to the theme "The Connectivity Frontier: Exploring New Opportunities in the Region." The event aims to underscore the collaboration between the aviation industry and governmental bodies to enhance regional connectivity and competitiveness. Key topics for discussion will include travel and tourism, technology and innovation, operations, sustainability, and distribution.

Among the notable speakers at the conference are Frederico Pedreira, CEO & President of Avianca, and Peter Cerdá, Regional Vice President for the Americas, IATA. Several prominent airline CEOs will also present, including Roberto Alvo of LATAM Airlines Group, Pedro Heilbron of Copa Airlines, Estuardo Ortiz of JetSMART Airlines, Adrian Neuhauser of Abra Group, and Erika Zarante Bahamón of LATAM Airlines Colombia.

The conference will feature perspectives from a diverse group of industry stakeholders. Arturo Barreira, President of Airbus Latin America and the Caribbean, Natalia Bayona from the UN Tourism, Ricardo Bernardi of Bernardi & Schnapp, Carolina Betancourt from BioD S.A, Rafael Echevarne of ACI-LAC, Natalí Leal of OPAIN, Victoria Platt from SITA, Roberto Roselli of Plus Ultra, and Harris Whitbeck, Minister of Tourism for the Republic of Guatemala, are all scheduled to speak.

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The aviation industry is a significant contributor to economic and social development, supporting over 8.3 million jobs and generating approximately USD 240 billion in GDP as of 2023. Projections suggest these numbers could nearly double by 2043, reaching 15 million jobs and a GDP contribution of USD 500 billion.

Bogotá was chosen as the conference venue due to the air transport sector's growing impact in Colombia. In 2023, this sector contributed USD 15.5 billion to the country's GDP and supported approximately 921,000 jobs.

The Wings of Change Americas Conference is part of a broader series, with additional events planned for Dakar, Senegal, and Brussels, Belgium, later this year.

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