LATAM Highlights South America’s Aviation Potential and Takes Leadership Role at IATA. LATAM Airlines Group concluded its participation in the 82nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. As the official host of the aviation industry’s most important global gathering, LATAM welcomed airline executives, government officials, and aviation leaders as the event returned to South America for the first time in 27 years. The meeting served as a platform to discuss the future of air transport and the opportunities and challenges facing the region.
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Throughout the assembly, industry leaders emphasized the significant growth potential of South American aviation while also highlighting key obstacles that continue to limit development. These challenges include inadequate airport infrastructure, restrictive regulations, high taxation, airport fees, and legal uncertainties that affect airline competitiveness. LATAM Airlines Group CEO Roberto Alvo stressed that aviation has the potential to drive tourism, trade, investment, and economic development across the region, but noted that long-term public policies are needed to improve efficiency and create a more competitive environment. Similarly, LATAM Airlines Brazil CEO Jerome Cadier called for regulatory stability and a long-term vision that supports sustainable industry growth.
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The AGM also marked two important achievements for LATAM. IATA announced that Roberto Alvo will serve as Chairman of the IATA Board of Governors, becoming the association’s 84th chairman for a one-year term through the next AGM in Xiamen, China, in 2027. In addition, LATAM received IATA’s prestigious Diversity and Inclusion Award, recognizing the airline group’s efforts to increase female participation in aviation, particularly in aircraft maintenance. Between 2021 and 2025, the number of women working as maintenance technicians across the group increased from 111 to 539. The recognition reinforces LATAM’s commitment to fostering diversity, expanding opportunities, and helping build a more inclusive aviation industry for future generations.
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