Willie Walsh, Director General, IATA released a statement addressing the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by Russia. "I am appalled by the unlawful invasion of Ukraine by Russia and stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian people under siege. "Aviation promotes peace and freedom by bringing people to...

By Edward Robertson Willie Walsh has taken over the leadership of IATA from Alexandre de Juniac. The former IAG boss was confirmed as the association’s 8th director general by the 76th IATA Annual General Meeting on 24 November, 2020. Having left IAG in September 2020, he joins the assoc...