Ajay Singh, Chairman and Managing Director of SpiceJet, has been appointed to the Board of Governors (BoG) of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for a three-year term, effective immediately after the conclusion of the 75th IATA Annual General Meeting in Seoul, South Korea.
As the sole Indian member on the IATA BoG, Mr. Singh will contribute to global aviation policy formulation, representing the interests of over 290 airlines that constitute 82% of worldwide air traffic. SpiceJet, which became the first Indian low-cost carrier (LCC) to join IATA in March 2019, continues to strengthen its global presence under his leadership.
Expressing his pride, Mr. Singh stated, “This appointment is a great honour and underscores India’s growing leadership in global aviation. I look forward to advancing sustainability and growth in the aviation sector alongside my colleagues on the board.”
A veteran in the aviation industry, Mr. Singh is recognized internationally for his leadership and turnaround of SpiceJet, India’s popular low-cost airline operating over 580 daily flights to 62 destinations. He also holds significant roles including Chairmanship of the CII National Committee on Civil Aviation and Vice Chairmanship of the World Travel & Tourism Council, India Initiative.
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