Ugandan delegates that will be attending this years’s International Air Transport Association (IATA) 80th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, have opted to fly the national carrier Uganda Airlines .
Speaking to ugandaupdatenews.com the Ugandan delegates who have been invited by IATA to attend the global event said that they will proudly fly Uganda Airlines which now operates the lucrative Dubai route . The IATA event will run from June 2th -4th 2024.
Just this week, Uganda Airlines, leased an A320 mid-range aircraft to enhance its operational efficiency.
“We look forward to gathering the aviation industry in Dubai for the 80th IATA AGM in 2024. Dubai is a dynamic city and a major aviation hub connecting the world. The UAE’s positive approach to aviation has built a strong airline with a strong hub airport. Together, these make an enormously powerful and positive contribution to the society and economy of the UAE. Holding the AGM in Dubai will be a showcase of what can be achieved by aviation with supportive government policies and decisions,” said Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General.
The decision to host the 80th IATA AGM was made by the 79th AGM in Istanbul.
This will be the first time the UAE and Dubai will host the global gathering of aviation’s top leaders.
IATA (International Air Transport Association) represents some 320 airlines comprising 83% of global air traffic.
