Jeanniot, the former Air Canada CEO and IATA DG, was an innovator for systems and practices that have become fundamental standards in air transport operations.
IATA says Rwanda is stepping up efforts to become a leading aviation hub in Africa through investments in infrastructure, training and regional connectivity.
Aviation professionals working with artificial intelligence (AI) systems have expressed concerns about the impact of the new technology on the industry.
Africa is home to one of the world's fastest-growing aviation markets, but governments on the continent are stymying its potential, a senior IATA official says.
IATA plans to deepen its engagement with Asia-Pacific governments and airport authorities and potentially collaborate on long-term air transport masterplans.
The head of IATA has welcomed the preliminary report into the Air India Flight AI 171 crash while sharing his own view on introducing cockpit video recorders.
IATA says there are no operational concerns flagged by member carriers transiting Russian airspace, following a close call with two Chinese-operated aircraft.