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IATA announces winners of 2025 diversity & inclusion awards

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Willie Walsh Director General | International Air Transport Association

By Sky Industry News

Jun 2, 2025

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced the recipients of its 2025 Diversity & Inclusion Awards. The awards recognize individuals and teams who have made significant contributions to fostering diversity and inclusion within the aviation industry.

This year, Claudia Zapata-Cardone, President of the Latin Professionals in Aerospace (LPA), was honored as the Inspirational Role Model. As an airline captain and advocate, she has worked to break barriers for underrepresented communities in aviation. Her initiatives include expanding scholarships and launching programs such as ALAS, ELLAS, and Compasión.

Katherine Moloney received the High Flyer award for founding Elevate (her) Aviation. This platform aims to increase female representation in aviation careers globally. Through partnerships with major airlines and companies, Elevate (her) offers resources and events that have attracted thousands of members across 63 countries.

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Air Canada was recognized as the Diversity & Inclusion Team for their CARE model which focuses on Community Outreach, Accountability, Representation, and Engagement & Belonging. Their programs AC Spark and AC Take Off are designed to mentor underrepresented youth in Canada.

Karen Walker, Editor-in-Chief of Air Transport World and Chair of the judging panel stated: “Diversity and inclusion is strategic for aviation as the industry’s growth is contingent upon attracting a strong talent pool with a wide variety of skills."

Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General commented: “As we mark the seventh year of the IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards, they continue to play a pivotal role in making aviation a more inclusive and representative industry."

The awards are sponsored by Qatar Airways with each winner receiving $25,000 either personally or directed to charities. Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer from Qatar Airways remarked: “It is affirming to witness our industry blooming on the tenets of diversity and inclusion."

The awards were presented at the World Air Transport Summit following IATA's Annual General Meeting in New Delhi.

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