Atlas Air launched that Michael Steen, President and Chief Govt Officer, Atlas Air Worldwide, has been appointed to the Board of Governors of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the realm commerce association representing better than 330 airlines across 120 countries.
With over 30 years of skills in aviation and logistics, Mr. Steen’s appointment underscores his leadership at Atlas, the build he has driven the Company’s middle of attention on safety, strategic expansion and operational excellence. As a member of the IATA Board of Governors, Mr. Steen can assist shape industry requirements, affect aviation policy, and come initiatives supporting world connectivity and a get, get, and sustainable aviation sector.
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“I’m honoured to affix the IATA Board of Governors at a pivotal time for the aviation industry,” said Mr Steen. “The role of aviation and air cargo, particularly, has never been extra severe to the realm financial system. I now stay conscious for participating with industry leaders to pork up our shared targets, in conjunction with aviation safety, resilience, sustainability, and operational effectivity that reduction our customers and communities worldwide.”
As CEO of Atlas, Mr. Steen leads the realm’s largest provider of outsourced aviation logistics services, in conjunction with the largest immediate of large-body freighters serving customers in better than 300 locations in 70 countries globally.
“We’re satisfied to welcome Michael Steen to the IATA Board of Governors,” said Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director Traditional. “His skills in air cargo and dedication to the aviation industry can be fundamental as we address severe challenges fancy decarbonisation, air visitors modernization, and present chain resilience. Michael’s leadership can be instrumental in our efforts to making aviation safer, extra efficient, and better connected globally.”
To boot to to his fresh role on the IATA Board of Governors, Mr. Steen serves on the Board of Directors at CHC Helicopters and has served as Chairman of IATA’s Cargo Advisory Council.
