LATAM to Host IATA’s 82nd AGM in Rio de Janeiro

The International Air Transport Association has confirmed that its 82nd annual general meeting will meet in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in June 2026, with Latam Airlines Group serving as host. This marks the first time in approximately two decades that the Global Aviation Summit returns to South America, highlighting the growing prominence of the region in the industry.

Willie Walsh, General Director of IATA, expressed enthusiasm for the location of the event, stating: “We are excited to accept LATAM’s sacrifice to receive the 82A AGM of IATA in Rio de Janeir figure of the figure.

Roberto Alvo, CEO of Latam Airlines Group, emphasized the importance of organizing the AGM in Brazil, pointing out: “Latam is proud to organize the IATA AGM in Brazil in 2026, the main market of the airlines that connects South America with the world’s leaders, we hope to show the contributions and enormous potential of aviation in brazil Dispose, with most of the world with the contributions of contributions and the potential of aviation in America and through America, one of the diastatic things, with the world, in the world, with the world, in the world, in the world, in the world, in the world.

Latam Airlines Group, based in Santiago, Chile, Opera and an extensive network in 27 countries, attending 153 destinations. In 2024, the airline contained a record of 82 million passengers, reflecting its fundamental role in the connection of South America with global markets. The company has also made significant advances in the modernization of the fleet and environmental sustainability, aligning with global efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of aviation.

The Janeiro Rio Selection as the PM place pays tribute to the rich aviation heritage of Brazil. The city was previously the IATA AGM site in 1999 and is associated with the Aviation Pioneer Alberto Santos-Dumont, whose 1906 flight is celebrated as a milestone on the flight with food. The organization of the AGM in Rio underlines the lasting influence of Brazil in the aviation sector and its commitment to promote industry growth.

The 82º IATA AGM is expected to attract executives of airlines, regulators and policy formulators around the world to discuss issues such as environmental sustainability, technological advances and expectations evolving from passengers. The event will provide a platform for strategic discussions aimed at promoting the global airline industry.

The Janeiro Rio Selection as a host city also reflects its ability to accommodate large -scale international events. The city’s infrastructure, including Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport, has suffered significant improvements to support the increase in air traffic and improve the passenger experience. These developments position River as a strategic center for international aviation activities.