Airlines Support ICAO on Cusp of Historic Emissions Agreement Reinforcing global standards that enable global connectivity
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments at the 39th Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to agree a global market-based measure to help the aviation industry manage its carbon footprint. At the top of the agenda for the ICAO Assembly is the proposal for the Carbon Offset and Reduction Scheme for […]
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 […]
Europa pide a sus socios internacionales que se sumen al acuerdo para la reducción de emisiones del sector aéreo
El comisario de Energía y Acción Climática, Miguel Arias Cañete, y la comisaria de Transportes, Violeta Bulc, han pedido este viernes 16 de septiembre a todos los socios internacionales de la UE que se sumen al acuerdo para poner en marcha un mecanismo global que reduzca las emisiones de dióxido de carbono (CO2) del sector […]
ALTA legal & aeropolitical commitee meeting & 10th annual aviation law americas conference
During the bi-annual committee meeting, airline"™ legal and aeropolitical executives gathered to explore emerging challenges and to coordinate actions for its upcoming agenda and priorities. Airlines expressed concern on the continued patchwork on regulations and agreed to promote harmonization. In addition, the airlines supported the association"™s strategy for calling on previous consultation with industry before […]
ICAO compliance critical to sustainable development
ICAO compliance is critical to sustainable development, and a prerequisite for accessing the socio-economic developmental opportunities offered by the global aviation network. The unprecedented air traffic growth forecast for the Middle East means Qatar is well positioned to make major contributions to sustainable aviation, ICAO"™s Secretary General Dr. Fang Liu declared during a recent official […]
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 […]
Historic Aviation Carbon Agreement Moves a Step Closer IATA Urges States to Sign-up for Voluntary Implementation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed optimism for an agreement on a Carbon Offset and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) when governments meet for the 39th Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization later this month. The draft negotiating text for CORSIA, published on 2 September 2016, broadly aligns with the aviation industry"™s […]
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 […]
