IATA urges for Cooperation between Industry players and governments to help secure the aviation sector

Tourists from Belgium arrive at the Moi International Airport November 07, 2018. [PHOTO BY GIDEON MAUNDU, STANDARD]

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on industry and governments to work together more closely to keep aviation secure in the face of evolving security threats and the forecast doubling of passenger demand to reach 8.2 billion by 2037.

“Flying is secure. But keeping it that way is not an easy task. Threats are evolving. The geo-political landscape is complex. Technology is rapidly changing. And the volumes of both cargo and travelers keeps growing. Global standards and collaboration—among governments and industry—is the bedrock of our continued success,” said Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s Director General and CEO, during a speech to the AVSEC World conference in Miami, Florida.