Global Airline Group Hires Chief Economist With a Net Zero Emissions Focus
Photo Credit: The airline industry faces the tall order of trying to reduce emissions while trying to ensure profitability for airlines. Getty Images / Walter Bibikow
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The aviation industry's target of achieving net zero emissions is a necessary step to combat climate change but it will be enormously difficult as the number of people taking to the skies shows no signs of slowing down — especially as destinations are reopening. IATA's new hire of an industry outsider signals that it will be a priority.
The International Air Transport Association announced on Monday that it hired Marie Owens Thomsen to serve as its chief economist effective January 4, 2022. She replaces Brian Pearce, who retired from IATA earlier this year after serving as the organization's chief economist since 2014.
One of Owens Thomsen's
