Idris Jala first M’sian voted to IATA board
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airlines managing director and chief executive officer Datuk Idris Jala has been elected to the International Air Transport Association’s board of governors effective yesterday until 2010.
The first Malaysian to be named to the 30-member IATA board, Jala joins other leaders from the world’s leading airlines, MAS said in a statement. Commenting on his appointment, Jala said: “This is an excellent opportunity for Malaysia Airlines to be involved in the key decisions impacting the airline industry as a whole.”
He thanked all his staff for their full and continued support of MAS’ business turnaround plan. New IATA board chairman Fernando Pinto said: “Malaysia Airlines under Jala has made great progress in turning the corner. “We are delighted to have him with us, and trust that his experience and invaluable insights will further strengthen the board.” IATA is a trade association representing some 250 airlines, which account for some 94 per cent of the world’s air traffic.
Bernama
The first Malaysian to be named to the 30-member IATA board, Jala joins other leaders from the world’s leading airlines, MAS said in a statement. Commenting on his appointment, Jala said: “This is an excellent opportunity for Malaysia Airlines to be involved in the key decisions impacting the airline industry as a whole.”
He thanked all his staff for their full and continued support of MAS’ business turnaround plan. New IATA board chairman Fernando Pinto said: “Malaysia Airlines under Jala has made great progress in turning the corner. “We are delighted to have him with us, and trust that his experience and invaluable insights will further strengthen the board.” IATA is a trade association representing some 250 airlines, which account for some 94 per cent of the world’s air traffic.
Bernama
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