"Aviation Needs a Louder Voice": An Interview with the CEO of Azul. Also: Is This Job For You?

Welcome back! This week four new airlines join CO2 Connect, our updated Quarterly Air Transport Chartbook, two new member airlines and John Rodgerson, CEO of Azul, tells Graham Newton that aviation must continue to shout about being a force for good. Let's get to it.

Quarterly Air Transport Chartbook

Our quarterly chartbook showcases a whole range of industry metrics from Q1 2024.

Some key chapters in the report are a review of the business cycle, an update on sustainable aviation fuel, and overviews of passenger and cargo traffic, airline financial performance, and a regional breakdown.

Access the full Quarterly Air Transport Chartbook.

Career Opportunity of the Week: Assistant Director Associate General Counsel - Standards (Attorney Position)

The Assistant Director Associate General Counsel (ADAGC) is a senior legal professional with significant knowledge, technical and leadership skills and experience and is responsible for providing expertise, advice, support, and research on diverse subject areas to support IATA’s business activities, both internally and externally.

The position is based in Geneva, Switzerland.

Learn more about the requirements and what your day would be like.

Looking for another opportunity?

CEO Interview of the Week: Aviation Needs a Louder Voice

John Rodgerson, CEO of Azul, tells Graham Newton that aviation must continue to shout about being a force for good.

?“Aviation creates all manner of jobs, and it allows people to see this wonderful world. The world is a lot smaller because of aviation and I think that’s a great thing.”

?Read the interview at airlines.iata.org

News in Brief

? Aerospace Tech Week: In Conversation with Willie Walsh

? Webinar of the Week: The Importance of Sharing Passenger Travel Regulations with IATA - Understanding the Critical Role of Your Government (26 June or 27 June)

? Four New Airlines Join CO2 Connect

? Event Reminder: IATA Wings of Change Focus Africa (WOCFA)

Video of the Week: CEO Forum with Vanessa Hudson, Scott Kirby, Shai Weiss & Sir Tim Clark

The CEO Forum at the 80th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in Dubai.

Featuring: Vanessa Hudson, CEO Qantas; Scott Kirby, CEO United Airlines; Shai Weiss, CEO Virgin Atlantic; Sir Tim Clark, President, Emirates Airlines.

Welcome GetJet Airlines and Eznis Airways!

Congratulations GetJet Airlines on joining IATA's airline membership!

GetJet is headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania, where they began operations in 2016. They fly to more than 170 airports in 50 countries worldwide.

Eznis Airways operates non-scheduled passenger services with its modern Airbus 330 and Boeing 737-700 fleet and will soon connect Mongolia with international destinations.

Chart of the Week: All Regions to See Higher Profits in 2024

All regions became profitable in 2023, generating a net profit totaling USD 27.4 billion.

In 2024, profits look set to rise to USD 30.5 billion for the industry. While all regions will see improved results, profits are spread rather unevenly across geographies.

Learn more about the #WeeklyChart and regional financial performance.

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