The mission of the International Air Cargo Association is two-fold:
to advance the interests of the air cargo industry, and to strengthen its contribution to world trade expansion.

Today I would like to concentrate on the second aspect of this mission since air cargo is not only a facilitator but, more importantly, a driver of a nation’s ability to produce goods and services that can compete in a global economy. As such, an efficient, reliable and economical air cargo industry helps to create jobs, raise income levels, attract foreign investment, promote higher standards of living, and in general, act as an engine for economic development.