Diverse talent creates business success
Shinichi Inoue, President and CEO, All Nippon Airways (ANA) talks to Tony Concil about his passion for diversity and inclusion. How important is the diversity and inclusion agenda for ANA? Japan is not a leader in this area, but it is critical. Understanding our customers through a workforce that is equally diverse will help us […]
Delta Air Lines releases Diversity, Equity and Inclusion progress report
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “The time is always right to do right.” As the world honors his legacy, Delta is shining a light on ways it is creating a more inclusive workplace to spur employees and leaders to focus on equitable outcomes in everything they do. Delta is making progress […]
Senior management needs more women
Yvonne Manzi Makolo, CEO RwandAir, says the air transport industry must continue to improve diversity. Interview by Graham Newton. What were the worst aspects of the crisis for you as an airline CEO? It has been very difficult every day and it is still difficult. It has been a long 18 months. The biggest challenge […]
2021 Diversity & Inclusion Award Winners Announced
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the winners of the 2nd edition of the IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards: Inspirational Role Model: Harpreet A. de Singh, Executive Director, Air India High Flyer Award: Lalitya Dhavala, Aviation Engineering Consultant, McLarens Aviation Diversity & Inclusion Team: All Nippon Airways (ANA) “The caliber of this year’s nominations […]
Nominations Open for 2021 IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is inviting nominations for the 2021 Diversity and Inclusion Awards. “The COVID-19 pandemic has not stopped the aviation industry’s agenda on diversity and inclusion. In fact, it has been an opportunity to redouble our efforts to improve our performance. Improving our gender balance, in particular, is a top priority […]
New chief diversity officer for American Airlines
Kenneth Charles has been named chief inclusion and diversity officer at American Airlines. In this new role, Charles will lead American’s global inclusion and diversity strategies. This includes establishing the company’s office of diversity, equity and inclusion to ensure best practices are implemented across all aspects of American’s people and business processes. “Ken brings a […]
Winners of IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards announced
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the winners of the inaugural IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards in three categories: – Inspirational Role Model: Christine Ourmières-Widener, CEO, Flybe – High Flyer Award: Fadimatou Noutchemo Simo, Founder and President, Young African Aviation Professional Association (YAAPA) – Diversity & Inclusion Team: Air New Zealand Nominations for the […]
IATA Launches Diversity & Inclusion Awards
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of the IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards’ to recognize and encourage industry excellence. Three categories of leadership in gender diversity and inclusion will be awarded: Inspirational Role Model Award: Will be presented to a female (30+) who holds a senior position within the industry who has […]
