Quito Airport Achieved Category II in the Instrumental Landing System
On Thursday, November 30, 2017, the Director General of Civil Aviation of Ecuador, Luis Carrera Muriel, and Quiport"™s President and CEO Andrew O’Brian informed the public that Quito"™s Mariscal Sucre International Airport achieved Category II in its Instrumental Landing System (ILS), which permits operations in adverse weather conditions (severe fog). ILS is the support system […]
Global security plan must be implemented quickly
IATA has urged the swift implementation by states of the first Global Aviation Security Plan (GASeP). GASeP was established by the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and IATA says it has the potential to strengthen security by providing governments with a global plan to which they can align their national efforts. The […]
IATA Introduces I-ASC Survey to Enhance Safety through a Safety Culture
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched the IATA Aviation Safety Culture (I-ASC) survey to support airlines in the implementation of Safety Management Systems (SMS) and building a strong safety culture in compliance with the recently upgraded standards and recommended practices (SARPS) of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). ICAO safety management SARPS are contained […]
IATA Urges Swift GASeP Implementation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the swift implementation by states of the first Global Aviation Security Plan (GASeP) which was established this week by the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). «Flying is secure, but it is also clear that aviation faces security challenges. GASeP has the potential to strengthen security […]
Greater Urgency Required to Tackle Emissions Challenge
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for greater urgency in the partnership between governments and airlines to keep aviation at the leading edge of industries in managing their climate change impact. The call came on the eve of the first anniversary of the historic global agreement on a Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for […]
Países UE aceptan prolongar el sistema ETS de emisiones para la aviación
Los embajadores de los países de la Unión Europea (UE) acordaron hoy prolongar el estatus actual del sector de la aviación en el sistema europeo de emisiones (ETS), mientras esperan a que el sector acuerde un plan propio de mitigación a partir de 2021. La iniciativa de la Comisión Europea (CE), que deberá ser aprobada […]
Aviation Industry Professionals Gather in Mexico City for 8th Pan American Aviation Safety Summit
Aviation safety professionals are gathering in Mexico City this week for the 8th Annual Pan American Aviation Safety Summit taking place June 19 – 21, 2017. Hosted by ALTA (the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association) in partnership with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), International Air Transport Association (IATA), Flight Safety Foundation, and […]
If you’re an aviation leader, then ICAO is looking for you
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of Regional Director, South American Office, located in Lima, Peru. If you have an advanced university degree and extensive experience in civil aviation, including managerial experience at senior executive level, ICAO would like to hear from you. Qualified female candidates are […]
10 sitios web que todo piloto debe visitar
En la web se puede encontrar muchos sitios sobre el sector aeronáutico pero muy pocos con buena calidad en sus publicaciones, así que presentamos 10 sitios web los cuales tienen publicaciones profesionales de alta calidad y son actualizados constantemente. FAA Safety Briefing www.faa.gov/news/safety_briefing/ Idioma: Inglés Página Oficial de la Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), en el […]
Closer Collaboration Key to Enhancing Aviation Security
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 73rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) adopted a resolution reaffirming the airline industry"™s commitment to safety and security. It also called for greater collaboration among all government and industry stakeholders to keep flying secure with risk mitigation measures that maximize the protection of passengers and crew while minimizing disruption to […]
