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IndiGo is hosting the 81st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in New Delhi, marking the event's return to India after a 42-year hiatus. Approximately 1,700 participants are expected, including industry leaders, government officials, and media representatives.
"We are excited to bring the IATA AGM to India after a 42-year gap. India’s place in global aviation has changed dramatically, particularly over the last decade," stated Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General. He highlighted India's significant growth in aircraft orders and infrastructure developments as factors contributing to its evolving role in global aviation.
India's aviation sector employs around 369,700 people directly and contributes $5.6 billion to GDP. When considering indirect impacts, these figures rise to 7.7 million jobs and $53.6 billion of GDP.
