The Shanghai Municipal People's Government and the International Air Transport Association signed a memorandum of understanding to support the organization's development in Shanghai.

On October 20, the 2026 North Bund International Shipping Forum opened in Shanghai, and the opening ceremony concentrated on releasing a series of government-led achievements. The Shanghai Municipal People's Government and the International Air Transport Association signed a memorandum of cooperation, and the two sides reached a cooperation consensus on matters such as the International Air Transport Association's long-term development in Shanghai.