New Partnership for Aviation Security in Europe
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Secretariat of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen, promote, and develop cooperation on aviation facilitation and border integrity issue"”two of the key components for governments to fulfill their national security responsibilities. Under the MoU, IATA and […]
ICAO and the European Union renew environmental partnership for a sustainable international aviation
On the eve of the 39th Assembly, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the European Union EU have signed a Declaration of Intent renewing their partnership to address climate change. The cooperation was initiated in 2013 and supported a 6.5 million euro capacity-building and assistance project implemented in 14 selected States in Africa and […]
ICAO announces 2017 opportunities for young aviation professionals
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is launching the recruitment campaign for the 2017 Young Aviation Professionals Programme (YAPP) today. The programme, which is managed under ICAO"™s leadership, is a joint initiative with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airports Council International (ACI). It provides a unique professional development opportunity as selected candidates will […]
AJW Aviation expands AOG team and cements reputation as world leader with unrivalled out of hours service
AJW Aviation has long been regarded as having an outstanding and award-winning AOG service with 24/7/365 global capability. Now the Company has taken what started as a desire to create the best AOG service, and developed it into a comprehensive out-of-hours service for customers. Building such an important resource for global airlines means the application […]
ICAO, IATA and ACI to Host AVSEC World Critical Security Challenges Top Agenda
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and Airports Council International (ACI) have joined forces to address evolving aviation security risks with integrated solutions. Key topics such as securing landside spaces at airports, information sharing among governments, managing the risks of home-grown terrorism and preventing cyber threats will top the […]
10th Annual ALTA Aviation Law Americas Conference Taking Place This Week in Mexico City
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the ALTA Aviation Law Americas Conference kicks off this week in Mexico City, Mexico, hosted by CANAERO, and supported by airline partners Aeromar, Aeromexico, and Volaris. ALTA"™s Aviation Law Americas is the region"™s premier legal conference focused specifically on the aviation industry. Attended by top law firms, aviation industry experts and […]
ICAO carbon offsetting scheme moves a step closer to agreement as Council releases final draft resolution text
ICAO"™s 36-State governing Council has released final draft text of a Resolution to be put before the UN agency"™s triennial Assembly later this month on a global market-based measure (GMBM) aimed at keeping global net CO2 emissions from international aviation at 2020 levels. The new text moves away from a mandatory scheme from the beginning […]
Heathrow to add 50 new noise monitors as part of latest 10-step noise reduction strategy
As a result of engagement with resident groups, London"™s Heathrow Airport is installing 50 new noise monitors in the local area as well as upgrading its existing monitoring network. The airport says the new monitors will help the airport and residents gain a better understanding of local noise impacts and will complement the modelling of […]
"˜Women in Aviation"™ busca discutir e incentivar la participación de las mujeres en la industria
Durante muchas décadas, la aviación fue un sector exclusivo para los hombres, que ofrecía pocas o casi nulas oportunidades para el género femenino. En 1910, la francesa Raymond Laroche, se convirtió en la primera mujer en el mundo en obtener una licencia de piloto, pero fue durante la Primera Guerra Mundial que se inició un […]
Air Show Internacional de Brasil tendrá seminarios dedicados a la aviación comercial y desarrollo de aviación general
Sin duda, los dos últimos años han sido muy difíciles para la aviación general en Brasil, además de la crisis económica que afectó al segmento, el país obtuvo en 2014 un crecimiento de 3% en la flota de aviones, de acuerdo con los datos publicados en el Anuario de Aviación General Brasileña de 2015. Sin […]
