IATA urges governments to reassess airspace risk
Tony Tyler, director general and CEO of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on governments to take the lead in reviewing how airspace risk assessments are made.
He said the industry would do all that it could to support governments "in the difficult work that lies ahead".
"The tragedy of MH17 is an outrage. It was also an attack against the air transport system which is an instrument of peace," Tyler said.
"Airlines and governments are partners in supporting global connectivity. Airlines carry the passengers and cargo.
"Governments and air navigation service providers inform airlines about the routes that they can fly and with what restrictions.
"Airlines comply with that guidance."
That was the case with MH17, Tyler said.
"Malaysia Airlines was a clearly identified commercial jet. And it was shot down—in complete violation of international laws, standards and conventions—while broadcasting its identity and presence on an open and busy air corridor at an altitude that was deemed to be safe."
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