by BERNAMA / pic by MUHD AMIN NAHARUL
MALAYSIA Airlines Bhd has joined hands with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to champion gender balance and create further career opportunities for women in the aviation industry through the 25by2025 initiative.
25by2025 is a voluntary initiative for all aviation stakeholders to strengthen and improve female representation in the industry by 25%, or up to a minimum of 25%, by 2025.
By the year 2025, IATA wishes to increase the number of women in senior positions within the industry, participating in IATA events, panels and conferences, and those appointed to IATA’s governance roles up to a minimum of 25%, with an eye on gender-based parity in the long run for the industry.
IATA regional VP for Asia Pacific Conrad Clifford said he is delighted to welcome Malaysia Airlines to the 25by2025 initiative.
The local carrier said 25by2025 will be the aviation industry’s platform to share best practices and monitor industry metrics annually to accelerate the aviation industry’s push to create a gender-balanced workplace.
“As part of Malaysia Airlines’ long-term vision of the future, the airline seeks to use the 25by2025 initiative as an impetus to further create a positive, encouraging and rewarding work experience for all staff.
“It is committed to increasing representation of women in the workforce in underrepresented roles, such as engineers and pilots,” it said in a statement yesterday.
Malaysia Aviation Group group CEO Captain Izham Ismail said Malaysia Airlines and all sister companies under the group celebrate diversity and drive equality in gender, race, religion and age at all times.
“We strongly believe that talented female employees should be given an equal chance to explore new job opportunities and leave their lasting impacts.
“I am hopeful that by committing to these goals, the diversity we create can spur further innovation and growth for the airline and industry at large, making the future for us all that much brighter.”