Brazil’s Distinguished Authorities to Open ALTA’s 2011 Forum

November 17, 2011 flight2000it

ALTA, the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association, announced that Rio de Janeiro’s Governor, Sergio Cabral, the Chief Minister, Secretary of Civil Aviation of Brazil, Wagner Bittencourt and Sub-Secretary of Tourism, Pedro Guimaraes, will open the 8th Annual Airline Leaders Forum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at the Windsor Barra Hotel.

Over 500 participants, including Airline CEO’s, dignitaries, civil aviation authorities and industry organizations are attending the Forum, which sold out again this year. “The Airline Leaders Forum creates an unparalleled opportunity to promote high-level discussions among the region’s top stakeholders,” said Alex de Gunten, Executive Director of ALTA. “The Forum serves as a venue to address the industry’s most critical issues, such as infrastructure and lack of regional harmonization in order to foster safer, greener and more efficient aviation in Latin America and the Caribbean.”

During the 2011 Forum, several engaging panels, including the top CEO’s of the region and abroad, will discuss the industry’s most important issues and opportunities, such as consolidation, safety, environmental initiatives, airline technology, fuel supply challenges, fleet forecasts vs. production needs, and regional outlooks among others. The Federico Bloch and Rolim Amaro award, which recognize leadership and service excellence in the industry, will be presented to winners on the evening of Thursday, November 17th.

Highlights of this year’s conference include:
• Over 140 Companies registered
• Over 30 Airlines
• Over 35 Countries represented
• Over 40 Airline Presidents, CEO’s and Board Members

Source: ALTA