Montreal, 22 September 2025 – Emerging Leaders in Sustainable Aviation (ELSA), a new global initiative focused on empowering future leaders in the aviation industry to lead the industry’s net zero transition, was launched at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Innovation Fair 2025.

Climate change is recognised as the biggest challenge facing aviation. The professionals who will be in leadership roles from the 2030s onward need to be equipped today with the skills, networks and knowledge to guide the industry through this transition. ELSA ensures that the next generation has the tools to drive meaningful change.

ELSA provides an independent platform for anyone aged 35 and under, passionate about sustainability and aviation, to connect and exchange with peers and established leaders in the sector, through virtual events, networking and thought leadership. ELSA will host inspiring talks and interactive workshops and events featuring leading voices in the aviation industry.

The initiative has been developed by a taskforce of 13 young professionals from across the industry under the umbrella of the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG). Many of these individuals are continuing their support of ELSA through their involvement in the established Executive Committee, which is chaired by Amy Strang, Environment and Sustainability Marketing Manager at Airbus.

For more information on ELSA or to sign up as a member, young professionals from all disciplines are encouraged to visit www.elsa-network.org.

We were pleased to be part of the launch of ELSA with Anouck Barreaux, Director of Environment, Security and Facilitation, proudly representing ICCAIA in this important initiative to empower the next generation of aviation leaders.

*Source: ATAG Press Release New global platform launched for the next generation of sustainable aviation leaders | ATAG