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Tony Tyler: Building the Next Century of Aviation

by Janet Wi

October 14, 2014

This year marks 100 years of commercial flight. Tony Tyler, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Director General and CEO, celebrated this moment in history at the 15th World Knowledge Forum in Seoul, South Korea.

Mr. Tyler spoke fondly of the history of commercial flight and said he looks forward to the second century of aviation. He anticipates the next 100 years will bring forth increased accessibility and innovation in the airline industry as a whole, making flying safer, more convenient, and more sustainable.

“As far as invigorating the economy, my answer is connectivity,” he said. “Aviation connectivity is the lifeblood of the global economy.”

Since the first commercial flight was made in 1914 with a single passenger onboard, airlines have transformed into an industry that provides a great value, according to Mr. Tyler. He explained that airlines have “turned our wonderfully big planet into a wonderfully small world” by connecting people, countries, and ideas. 

Mr. Tyler explained that he sees a bright future in the convenience of air travel, and that South Korea is at the forefront of innovation. To pave the way for smooth and hassle-free air travel, he suggested using technology to keep consumers connected and well-informed.

In creating a more convenient and innovative way for consumers to partake in air travel, Mr. Tyler praised South Korea as “a global leader in creating an environment for aviation.” This, he added, gives the country an economic and competitive advantage.

Mr. Tyler contrasted this sentiment by explaining the situation of government interference of air travel in Europe, causing the IATA to experience hurdles in reaching a new frontier of aviation. He cited the UK as having some of the highest airline taxes. “By making connectivity more expensive,” Mr. Tyler said, “the UK is sacrificing its own competitiveness and missing out on economic opportunities. ...[they should] let the industry blossom by lowering taxes.”

Tax on air travel is not the only thing Mr. Tyler sees the need to contain. The future of innovation in air travel cannot be guaranteed without sustainability, Mr. Tyler noted, as he set forth the specific goals that the IATA is committed to achieving. “In 2020, for example, we will cap our emissions and our growth. After that, we will be carbon neutral. By 2050, the aspiration is to cut our emissions back to half the levels they were in 2005,” he said. The main issue for this, however, lies in the high cost for sustainable bio-fuels.

Mr. Tyler also spoke on the safety of aircrafts, stating that there is “no safer way to get from A to B than by flying.” Although he referenced the tragedies of the Malaysia Airlines flights MH370 and MH17, he said that all airlines have a deep sense of responsibility and commitment to the safety of their passengers. Mr. Tyler cited statistics that showed the chance of stepping onto a plane that suffers a fatal accident was no more than a one in 2.4 million.

According to Mr. Tyler, the IATA is dedicated to innovation in air travel safety. In the event that an accident should occur, the IATA intends to “learn from the accident and change things so it doesn’t happen again,” he said. “We need to have an approach to an investigation that is transparent and open.”

Mr. Tyler ended on a positive note. “I am an optimist about the future,” he said, adding an insight from the founder of the Airboat Line, P. Elliot Fansler: “What was impossible yesterday is an accomplishment today, while tomorrow heralds the unbelievable.