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For the first time in its history, LATAM Airlines Group will host the AGM, the Annual General Meeting of the International Air Transport Association (THERE IT IS), to be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in june 2026.
This event is considered the most important in the airline industry globally and, in its 82nd edition, hopes to gather about 1.700 attendees to analyze the strategic and most relevant issues for the sector.
Notably Brazil has already hosted the AGM on two occasions: the second edition in 1947, in the imperial city of Petropolis, and again in 1999, on Rio de Janeiro.
HERE IS THE AGM 2026 it will be in Rio
“After more than 20 years, The airline industry will be able to meet again in South America, which reflects the growing importance of the region and the enormous contribution of aviation as an engine of economic growth, social connectivity and sustainable development. We are tremendously proud and grateful that LATAM has been chosen as the host group for the AGM 2026 in Brazil, the largest economy in Latin America and the main market for the LATAM group”, stated Roberto Alvo, CEO de LATAM Airlines Group.
“For his part, Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General said: “We are excited to accept LATAM’s offer to host the 82nd Annual General Assembly. (AGM) from IATA en Rio de Janeiro. The last time the AGM of the THERE IT IS was held in South America was in 1999, also in Rio. It will be a great opportunity to take stock of the changes that have occurred in two decades of development, during which strengthening air connectivity has successfully supported major global events such as the FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games. As we meet in the largest aviation market in South America, “The AGM will highlight the great potential of aviation to become an even more powerful strategic force driving prosperity.”.
Regional context: aviation growth in Latin America and the Caribbean
Between 2015 and 2025, according to THERE IT IS (based on data from OAG Aviation), The Latin American and Caribbean region experienced an increase in 10,8% in the number of routes available for passengers, going from approximately 3.430 To over 3.800 routes. What's more, The seating capacity offered grew by 28,9% in the same
period. Regarding the frequencies, these went from 270 thousand to more than 284 one thousand, which represented a growth of 5,1% during the last decade.
Currently, Air transport generates US$240 billion in GDP in Latin America and the Caribbean and sustains 8,3 million jobs. The industry has gone from mobilizing around 159,7 million passengers RPKs ( rented passenger kilometers) on 2014 To over 481 million in 2024 in Latin America and the Caribbean, consolidating itself as a key facilitator of economic growth, social integration and sustainable development in the region.
Brazil, main market for LATAM
Brazil, the largest economy in Latin America, combines continental dimensions, a vibrant cultural diversity and a key role in the regional economy. With approximately 212 million inhabitants and 8,5 million km² of surface, It is the fifth largest country in the world.
Hoy, LATAM operates in Brazil the largest air network in its history, connecting 55 airports within the country and reaching 90 international destinations from Brazilian territory. From 2021, leads both the domestic and international markets in Brazil, according to the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC), and heads the ranking of the Brazilian Association of Corporate Travel Agencies for the second consecutive year (Abracorp). With 20.500 employees in Brazil, LATAM launched in 2025 your LATAM School, a professional training program for the development of careers in aviation.
About the IATA AGM
Since its foundation in 1945, IATA organizes the Annual General Assembly annually (AGM), a meeting of its members to discuss key industry issues, define strategic policies and elect your board of directors. The first AGM took place in Montreal, with 57 members of 31 countries; hoy, THERE IT IS represents some 350 airlines around the world.
The organization seeks to reflect its global character by holding the AGM in different regions, with a host airline that plays an active role in the coordination and visibility of the event. Among the cities that have hosted the AGM are Miami, New York, Chicago, London, Toronto, Paris, Singapore, Dubai, Abu Dabi, sydney, Johannesburg, Rio de Janeiro, Madrid and Istanbul.
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