IATA says aviation's sustainability depends on the ground industry 

19-05-23

The priorities, outlined at the 35th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) which opened today in Abu Dhabi sponsored by Etihad Airways, are:

Effective recruitment and retention of staff. Consistent implementation of global standards. And accelerating digitalisation and automation.

"It's going to be a peak summer travel season in the northern hemisphere for the aviation industry, and the ground handling sector will need to be prepared. In the short term, we need to act quickly to prepare for the increase in traffic. Ensuring the efficient on-boarding of new employees and working with governments to reduce bottlenecks in security clearances is critical. More effective, long-term recruitment and retention of staff, implementation of global standards and accelerating digitisation and automation will be critical to build resilience and ensure sustainability," said Monika Mejstrikova, IATA's director of ground operations.