The 70th IATA AGM in Doha, Qatar saw Akbar al Baker, CEO, Qatar Airways being elected president for the conference, following the opening ceremony with the Emir of Qatar in attendence.  Phil Blizzard provides this round-up of they key issues affecting the aviation industry and debated at the AGM. He closes the report on a lighter note with the Qatar Airways gala dinner featuring Australian singing star Kylie Minogue.