Next year’s International Air Transport Association (IATA) AGM and Transport Summit will be hosted by Xiamen Airlines in its home city from 30 May to 1 June 2027.

“We are excited to bring the 83rd IATA AGM to China, hosted by Xiamen Airlines. China is a major player in the aviation industry,” said Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General. He added that the country was ‘at the forefront’ of how technology and digitalization can be deployed to improve efficiency.

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“The opening of Xiang’an International Airport later this year demonstrates how Xiamen is growing its importance as a transportation and business hub. AGM guests can look forward to discovering the rich culture, warm hospitality, coastal beauty, and a relaxed lifestyle that create the distinctive spirit and vitality of Xiamen,” said Xie Bing, CEO & President of Xiamen Airlines.

The decision to host the 83rd IATA AGM in China was made at the 82nd IATA AGM in Rio de Janeiro. This is the third time China will host the global gathering of aviation’s top leaders, and the first time it will be held in Xiamen. The AGM was previously held in Shanghai (2002) and Beijing (2012).