International Air & Transportation Safety Bar Association 2018 Conference

The International Air & Transportation Safety Bar Association (IATSBA) will have its next annual conference on May 16, 2018 in Washington, D.C. at the Holiday Inn Washington Capitol, right in the heart of our Nation’s capital.

 “We are excited about our venue and our agenda” says Jim Waldon IATSBA President.  It’s anticipated that there will be a full turnout so please make your reservations – refer to the website https://iatsba.org/ for details including full agenda and guest speakers.   

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