The CEO of Turkish low-cost carrier, Pegasus Airlines, Mehmet T. Nane, has been appointed Chair of the IATA Board of Governors at the International Air Transport Association’s 77th Annual General Assembly.
Nane, who will serve as the first Turkish Chair of the IATA Board of Governors, will commence his term at the 78th Annual General Assembly to be held in Shanghai on 19-21 June 2022, succeeding the current Chair of the Board of Governors, Robin Hayes.
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With his appointment, Nane will also become a Member of the IATA’s Chair Committee and this Chair Committee Membership will last three terms as an elected, active and former Chair of the Board of Governors.
“I am very proud to be taking on such an important role,” Nane said. “This is also a great indicator as to how far Turkish aviation has come. The aviation industry, which propels many other sectors in addition to its own critical role, is going through one of the most challenging times in its history. As IATA, which today represents 82% of total air traffic, equating to 290 member airlines from 120 countries, the biggest task ahead of us is to work so that our industry, which is a driving force of world economies, returns to pre-pandemic levels as soon as possible and continues its sustainable growth. I will work tirelessly towards these goals. We will overcome these challenging times by joining our forces together.”.