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TAP Chairman to lead IATA
• 21 Jun 2007 •
 THE International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that TAP Portugal CEO, Fernando Pinto, has begun his one-year term as the Chairman of the Association's Board of Governors. Pinto immediately promised that the environment, security and safety would top IATA’s agenda over the next 12 months.
According to IATA, Pinto brings a unique perspective to the position as he successfully led airlines in two regions: Latin America with Brazil’s Varig and Europe with Portugal’s TAP. "The agenda for the year ahead has some extraordinary challenges for which industry-wide leadership is critical,” Pinto said. “Our 243 members face some crucial deadlines in the next year that can’t be missed in order to make the industry safer and more efficient. We need to keep the momentum moving in the right direction and work aggressively with our IATA airlines to support industry objectives in key areas from environment to safety, and e-ticketing.
Even though airlines and their markets vary based on regions, I have seen first-hand on two continents the benefits of progressive liberalisation and greater efficiency. We need to remind our partners and industry stakeholders of the need to keep pace with industry change. I look forward to working closely with the IATA team, shouting politely to achieve change,” added Pinto.
Giovanni Bisignani, IATA Director General and CEO, said: "I am confident that Fernando will drive us still further to achieve even greater results.” |  Return to Top
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