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• Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Open Skies

  • When
    October 06, 2022
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    3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, 4200 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
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  Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Open Skies

  For the first time in 30 years, the architects of the first, historic Open Skies aviation agreement will share the stage in person to celebrate, reflect, and look to the future of global aviation.

  Hosted and organized by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and the International Aviation Club of Washington DC, a distinguished panel will share recollections and some behind-the-scenes stories of the 1992 U.S.-Netherlands Open Skies Agreement, which fundamentally transformed international civil aviation, including air cargo transportation , and regional economic impact. A second group of panelists will join the discussion to provide insight on the current state of international aviation, the future of aviation liberalization, and how the industry will meet key challenges such as sustainability.

  The panel discussions will be followed by a reception, starting at approximately 5:00pm.

  “The U.S. and the Netherlands together boldly signed a historic agreement 30 years ago that changed commercial aviation forever,” said Naveen Rao, president of the International Aviation Club. “This anniversary provides a unique opportunity to take stock of the last three decades of liberalization and understand the future challenges facing international aviation, including environmental sustainability.”

  “Three decades ago, the Netherlands and the United States forged a unique partnership, never seen before in commercial transportation,” said Dutch Ambassador André Haspels of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. “It is important that our two countries lead the way for the aviation industry including new challenges on sustainability, and help allies and partners improve global air transport.”

  This event is open to IAC members only. There is no charge to attend. Space is limited and advance registrations are required; a waitlist will be created. Not a member? Click here to join.
  

  Moderator

  Karen Walker, Air Transport World Editor-in-Chief

  Panelists

  Paul Mifsud, General Counsel USA, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (1992)

  Elliott Seiden, Vice President for Law and Governmental Affairs, Northwest Airlines (1992)

  Jan Willem Weck, Director General Civil Aviation at The Netherlands Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management (1992)

  Jeffrey Shane, Assistant Secretary for Policy and International Affairs at the US Department of Transportation (1992)

  Henri van Faassen, Director of Civil Aviation at The Netherlands Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management

  Richard (Rick) Yoneoka, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation Affairs at the US Department of State

  Barbara van Koppen, Senior Vice President Corporate Center & General Counsel at KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

  Peter Carter, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary at Delta Air Lines

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• In-Person Luncheon Featuring Yvonne Manzi Makolo, CEO, RwandAir Ltd & Chair-Elect, IATA Board of Governors

  • When
    November 02, 2022
  •  
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    The City Club of Washington, 555 13th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004
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  Yvonne Manzi Makolo
  Chief Executive Officer, RwandAir Ltd
  Chair-Elect, IATA Board of Governors

  Yvonne Manzi Makolo started her career in aviation in 2017 as RwandAir’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer in Charge of Corporate Affairs. Her responsibilities included the strategic development and policy formulation of the airline to meet shareholder and regulatory requirements. Today, RwandAir Ltd is one of the fastest growing airlines in Africa with a fleet of 12 aircraft serving 28 destinations in Africa, Europe, Middle East and Asia.

  As Chief Executive Officer, Yvonne has led the airline to greater heights by focusing on setting strategic priorities to reinforce the airlines’ position in the market through network expansion, operational safety and advanced customer experience. Under her leadership, she also focused on inclusion and diversity by managing effective changes to the culture and policies of the airline as well increasing women representation in underrepresented roles.

  Yvonne brought 11 years of commercial expertise to her current role after working with the telecommunication company MTN Rwanda as the Chief Marketing Officer and briefly as the Acting Chief Executive Officer.

  Yvonne will become Chair of the IATA Board Governors in June 2023. She is the first woman to hold the position. She also serves as the 1st Vice Chairperson of the AFRAA Executive Committee.

  Note: The IAC will be following all federal and local COVID-19 guidelines and mandates in effect at the time of the event.

  Registration will open at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be served at 12:00 p.m.

  Space is limited. Advance registrations are strongly encouraged.

  Please let us know if you have special dietary needs no less than three business days prior to the event. Requests received within three days are not guaranteed to be accommodated.

  Guest names for name tags, recommendations to the Club for government invitees, and other questions should be sent to info@iacwashington.org.

  Yvonne is currently serving as the Chair-Elect of the IATA Board Governors and the 1st Vice Chairperson of the AFRAA Executive Committee.

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