US-Brazil open-skies deal enters into force
A long-awaited open-skies agreement between the USA and Brazil has entered into force, the US Department of Transportation (DOT) confirms to FlightGlobal. The deal took effect after an exchange of diplomatic notes between the two governments on 21 May, says the regulator. While an open-skies agreement was first signed in March 2011, the deal has […]
ICAO ask force sets out immediateactions responding to conflict zone risks
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has concluded its second two-day meeting in as many weeks of the Task Force on Risks to Civil Aviation arising from Conflict Zones (TF RCZ), establishing a well-defined overall work programme and two immediate projects. The first pilot project agreed by the States, regional organizations and wide-ranging industry groups […]
ICAO conflict zone task force winds up discussions
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) concluded today the first two-day meeting of its rapidly-assembled Task Force on Risks to Civil Aviation arising from Conflict Zones (TF RCZ). The special group was convened in the aftermath of the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 to refine the roles and procedures relating to the mitigation of […]
