Airline safety the focus of a major global IATA conference to be held in Africa

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), which is the global representative body for the airline industry, has announced the theme for its 2024 World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC). It is 'Embracing Innovation and Technology for Safe and Efficient Operations'. WSOC 2024 will take place in Marrakech, Morocco, with Royal Air Maroc as the host airline, and will run from October 1 to 3. “Airlines face common challenges with an operating environment that is growing more complex,” highlighted IATA director-general Willie Walsh. “At the same time, technological advances, including AI, are offering ever greater potential in support of safe and efficient operations.”