Willie Walsh on the Future of Middle East Aviation
The Middle East continues to emerge as a global aviation powerhouse, thanks to a confluence of favorable geography, government support, and significant infrastructure investment. According to Willie Walsh, Director-General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the region’s success is the result of strategic coordination between governments and airlines, robust infrastructure development, and the creation of both strong hub connectivity and origin-destination traffic.
The Middle East continues to emerge as a global aviation powerhouse, thanks to a confluence of favorable geography, government support, and significant infrastructure investment. According to Willie Walsh, Director-General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the region’s success is the result of strategic coordination between governments and airlines, robust infrastructure development, and the creation of both strong hub connectivity and origin-destination traffic.
