World aviation summit to kick off in Paris tomorrow

Air India CMD to attend

Kuala Lumpur: The World Air Transport Summit and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) 62nd AGM which kicks off in Paris from June 4 to 6 will discuss issues plaguing the industry, from rising jet fuel prices and e-ticketing to safety matters.
About 800 representatives from IATA member airlines, associates, associations, aviation manufacturers and suppliers are expected to turn up at this year's event, which is the platform for players in the global aviation industry to thrash out issues and network among themselves.
Safety is another pressing issue as aviation experts seek new ways of making passenger travel safe. The CEOs are also expected to discuss whether cost efficiency is a pre-requisite for profitability. The CEOs of Asian airlines who will be engaged in forums include Singapore Airline chief executive Chew Choong Seng and Air India chairman and MD, Vasudevan Thulasidas.
03/04/06 B.K. Sidhu/Malaysia Star, Malaysia

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