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\u00a0Kenya’s President William Ruto is set to address the 37th International Air Transport Association (IATA) Ground Handling Conference to be held in Nairobi from 13 – 15 May 2025. Other notable key speakers will include , IATA\u2019s Director-General, Willie Walsh and Kenya Airways\u2019 CEO, Allan Kilavuka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The conference will discuss ways of improving the safety, efficiency and resilience of airport ground operations services and passenger baggage handling through modernisation, digitalisation, skills development, \u00a0innovation and using renewable energy sources. These discussions are intended to modernize operations, invest in workforce development, and strengthen coordination and collaboration to improve performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGround handling is critical for the safety, efficiency and resilience of the entire aviation industry. The key word we will focus on at this year\u2019s IGHC is \u201celevate\u201d. We\u2019ll be looking for ways to drive better performance in the ground handling sector. That means modernizing operations, investing in the workforce, and strengthening coordination and collaboration so that ground handling can support growth even more efficiently,\u201d said Willie Walsh, IATA\u2019s Director General.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IGHC is taking place in Nairobi, Kenya, from 13 to 15 May 2025, hosted by\u00a0Kenya Airways<\/a>. It is the first time that the conference will be hosted on the African continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sessions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The conference will feature plenary sessions, specialized tracks and workshops, addressing to[ics that will include Ground Operation- the reliability of Ground Support Equipment (GSE), the transition to hydrogen-powered GSE, the benefits of harmonized training, and key safety focus areas for ground personnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baggage Operations-For the first time, a dedicated session will cover real-time baggage tracking, the transition to modern messaging standards, and the shift to electronic bag tags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Collaboration and Innovation -discussions will explore airport\u2013ground handler collaboration, provide insights into privatization, and examine upcoming ground handling regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spotlight on Africa<\/strong>
In recognition of the critical role that ground operations play across Africa\u2019s growing aviation sector, H.E. Dr. William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya will attend the conference and has extended invitations to regulators and aviation authorities from across the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAviation opens a world of economic and social development opportunities, and aviation\u2019s greatest potential is to make a real difference to the prosperity of people in Africa. Welcoming and supporting the IGHC in Kenya is an example of the importance that Kenya places on the aviation sector and the expectations that we have for it as a sector leading development in Kenya and across the continent,\u201d said H.E. Dr. William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hosting IGHC 2025 in Nairobi underscores IATA\u2019s commitment to supporting aviation growth in Africa, in line with its broader efforts under the Focus Africa initiative.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs Africa\u2019s aviation leader, Kenya Airways is honoured to pioneer this landmark event. Hosting IGHC aligns with our mission to drive innovation, foster partnerships, and showcase Africa\u2019s readiness to shape the future of global air travel. Hosting IGHC 2025 in Kenya reaffirms our commitment to advancing the industry\u2014both domestically and continentally\u2014to unlock prosperity and connectivity,\u201d said Allan Kilavuka, CEO of Kenya Airways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Editor:msserwanga@gmail.com<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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