EVA Air president Clay Sun appointed first Taiwanese member of IATA’s board of directors | News
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has elected EVA Air President Clay Sun to its Board of Directors, making him the first Taiwanese representative to serve on the organization’s highest governing body and marking the first participation of a Taiwan-based airline. The announcement was made during the 82nd IATA General Assembly (AGM) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The IATA Board of Directors is the organization’s highest decision-making body, responsible for strategic leadership, governance and major policy decisions. The work is supported by four board committees: the Governance & Performance Committee, the Industry Strategy & Policy Committee, the Finance, Risk & Audit Committee and the Membership Committee.
“It is a great honor to represent EVA Air as the first member from Taiwan to join the IATA Board of Directors,” said Clay Sun, President of EVA Air. “This milestone not only marks EVA Air’s entry into the core of international aviation organizations, but also represents an important milestone for Taiwan’s civil aviation industry. EVA Air looks forward to working with global partners to contribute to the sustainable development of the aviation sector.”
“We are pleased to welcome Clay Sun to the IATA Board of Directors,” said IATA Director General Willie Walsh. “We look forward to leveraging his vast experience on both the passenger and cargo sides of the business to shape IATA’s strategic direction and priorities for the aviation sector, and to oversee IATA’s work.”
Founded in 1945, IATA is a non-governmental international organization representing more than 360 airlines around the world, accounting for more than 80 percent of global air traffic. The association, with headquarters in Montreal and executive offices in Geneva, plays a central role in connecting global air transport networks, advancing industry standards and promoting safe and reliable air services. Through systems such as the Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) and New Distribution Capability (NDC), IATA helps airlines streamline complex international operations, simplify administrative processes and improve connectivity with the global market. It also operates global airline and airport coding systems that identify carriers, airports and intermodal locations around the world, supporting standardized operations across the industry.
The election of President Clay Sun to the IATA Board of Directors reflects global recognition of EVA Air’s contributions to international aviation and reinforces the airline’s growing leadership role within the global aviation community.
