Principles to Manage Aviation"™s Security Challenges: Speed is needed to keep a step ahead of threats
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on industry and governments to work together in an even stronger partnership to provide durable solutions to aviation"™s security challenges. These efforts, which must be based on common principles, include such areas as overflying conflict zones, landside security at airports, insider threats, cyber security, harmonization of PNR (passenger […]
ALTA Commends ICAO and Governments on Adoption of Historic Aviation Climate Agreement
ALTA (the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association) commends and congratulates the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and its member states on the adoption of the historic aviation climate agreement known as the Carbon Offset and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). The CORSIA agreement, reached by 191 ICAO member states during the 39th […]
Airbus welcomes first-ever Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation
Airbus welcomes the climate agreement reached by governments at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Montreal, Canada, October 5th. The agreement puts in place the world"™s first Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). This represents a key pillar in the aviation industry’s climate action plan alongside technology improvements (including sustainable fuels), […]
Airlines Hail Historic ICAO Carbon Agreement
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) congratulated states which, under the leadership of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), have achieved an historic agreement to implement a market-based measure that will support airline"™ efforts to stabilize emissions with carbon neutral growth. The agreement was reached by states attending the 39th ICAO Assembly which concluded today […]
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 […]
