The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Saadia Zahidi has been appointed by IATA’s Board of Directors to the position of Director General from 1 November 2026. Zahidi will be IATA’s ninth Director General and the first woman appointed to hold the position. Willie Walsh, IATA’s current Director General, will conclude his duties on 31 July 2026. “The Board is very pleased to appoint Saadia Zahidi as Director General of IATA. Fly Net ZeroTranslations: El Consejo de IATA nombra a Saadia Zahidi directora general (pdf)Conselho da IATA nomeia Saadia Zahidi como diretora-geral da Associação (pdf)L’IATA nomme Saadia Zahidi au poste de directrice générale (pdf)萨迪娅·扎希迪将出任国际航协理事长 (pdf)