ICAO celebrates 80 Years with a focus on “Safe Skies. Sustainable Future”
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) commemorated its 80th anniversary with an Extraordinary Session of the Governing Council, highlighting the continued impact of the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention). The Chicago Convention, a key international agreement signed on 7 December 1944, has shaped global civil aviation to the benefit of all peoples and […]
IATA Expands Presence in United Arab Emirates
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has opened an expanded office in Abu Dhabi featuring a new training center. This demonstrates IATA’s commitment to supporting the Middle East’s growing aviation sector and fostering the next generation of industry professionals. His Excellency (H.E.) Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) General […]
easyJet, Renavia and WFS sign a Memorandum of Understanding for long term supply of sustainable aviation fuel
easyJet, Braathens Renavia, in partnership with Mana Group and World Fuel Services (World Fuel), announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding today for the long-term supply of sustainable aviation fuel for easyJet’s operations in Europe and the UK. The agreement supports the airline’s decarbonisation strategy and is expected to give easyJet access to up […]
IAG announces new e-SAF deal with Infinium and remains on track to deliver 2030 target
International Airlines Group (IAG) today announced a new Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) purchase agreement with e-SAF producer Infinium, which plans to supply the UK market with power-to-liquid e-SAF from late 2026. Produced from water, waste CO2 and renewable energy, e-SAF is expected to reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 90% compared to today’s conventional […]
Air Canada Procures Nearly 78 Million Litres of Unblended Neat Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel For Use in Canada
Air Canada today announced that it has signed an agreement with Neste to purchase 77.6 million litres (20.5 million U.S. gallons) of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ as it continues to pursue its climate plans and aspiration. «Air Canada is actively pursuing efforts to mitigate its greenhouse gas emissions and SAF is a critical component […]
ACI announces new ACI Fund Scholarship for Women in Aviation
Airports Council International (ACI) is proud to announce the creation of a new ACI Fund scholarship for Women in Aviation. ACI and Dr. Luigi G. (Joe) Sulmona will serve as the award originators and financial co-contributors for this prestigious scholarship initiative. The new scholarship aims to provide targeted support to women in aviation who hail […]
Walsh warns aviation supply chain issues could last up to five more years
IATA director general Willie Walsh says that supply chain issues in the aviation industry will continue for up to five more years, causing frustration among airline managers and further pushing back a full post-Covid-19 recovery. He made the comments at the ALTA Airline Leaders Forum in Nassau, Bahamas on 29 October. Based on discussions with […]
IATA, ICAO, and ACI to Jointly Host Symposium on Accessibility in International Civil Aviation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and Airports Council International (ACI) will be jointly hosting a Symposium on Accessibility in International Civil Aviation from 2 to 3 December 2024 at the ICAO Headquarters in Montréal, Canada, brining together governments, industry representatives and advocacy groups to tackle barriers to air […]
G20 Ministers show strong recognition for ICAO’s aviation decarbonization initiatives
The recent G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting held in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, from 1 to 4 October 2024, gave significant recognition to ICAO for its efforts to decarbonize the aviation sector. ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar actively participated in the event, emphasizing the critical role of aviation’s clean energy transition in the global […]
Aviation sector advances towards net-zero carbon emissions goal at ICAO Stocktaking Event
Supported by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the global aviation sector has continued its efforts to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The 2024 ICAO Long-Term Aspirational Goal (LTAG) Stocktaking, ICAO’s sixth such event, brought together close to 400 participants last week to exchange expertise, showcase successful projects, and identify priorities in response to […]
