ICAO gathering global aviation decision-markets to explore sector-wide skilled personnel issues ISSUES
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) will be welcoming students and aviation executives young and old this 3-4 December, when they convene at its Montréal Headquarters for the Second Next Generation of Aviation Professionals (NGAP) Symposium. The ICAO NGAP initiative is aimed at ensuring that enough qualified and competent aviation professionals are available to operate, […]
ICAO: Collaborative aviation climate action takes flight
The aviation sector joined other business and government groups at the United Nations Climate Summit today to announce a commitment on climate action between the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a United Nations specialized agency, and the aviation industry represented by the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG). This partnership expands on work already being undertaken […]
ICAO announces new 2015 opportunities for young aviation professionals
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), in partnership with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and Airports Council International (ACI), is pleased to invite applications for the second round of its Young Aviation Professionals Programme. Through this collaborative programme led by ICAO, three Young Aviation Professionals will be offered exciting career development opportunities in Montréal. […]
ICAO to support ground-breaking Solar Impulse around-the-world-flight
As it prepares for a special seminar on "Fuelling Aviation with Green Technology" from 9-10 September, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) announced today that it has officially concluded an agreement to serve as an Institutional and Aeronautical Partner for the Solar Impulse 2015 around-the-world flight. ICAO"™s partnership with Solar Impulse is in line with […]
ICAO ask force sets out immediateactions responding to conflict zone risks
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has concluded its second two-day meeting in as many weeks of the Task Force on Risks to Civil Aviation arising from Conflict Zones (TF RCZ), establishing a well-defined overall work programme and two immediate projects. The first pilot project agreed by the States, regional organizations and wide-ranging industry groups […]
ICAO conflict zone task force winds up discussions
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) concluded today the first two-day meeting of its rapidly-assembled Task Force on Risks to Civil Aviation arising from Conflict Zones (TF RCZ). The special group was convened in the aftermath of the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 to refine the roles and procedures relating to the mitigation of […]
ICAO conflict zone task force to meet on 14-15 August
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has announced that the recently-established Task Force on Risks to civil aviation arising from Conflict Zones (TF RCZ) will be convened for its first meeting from 14 to 15 August 2014 at ICAO Headquarters in Montréal, Canada. The Task Force was agreed to at a special high-level meeting on […]
ICAO and world health organization collaboration on Ebola outbreak
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is continuing to collaborate with representatives of the UN World Health Organization (WHO) over the Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. The number of individuals affected continues to grow and as of 23 July the WHO had confirmed 1201 cases, including 672 deaths. Despite […]
Cumbre en Montreal para debatir sobre los riesgos de la aviación civil en zonas de conflicto
Las máximas autoridades de cuatro organizaciones internacionales se encuentran reunidas este martes en Montreal para discutir sobre la aviación civil en zonas de conflicto. El encuentro reunirá a representantes de la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI) junto a tres grupos que representan las empresas aéreas del mundo, los aeropuertos y las que prestan servicios […]
ICAO clarifies state responsibilities arising from conflict zones
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) issued a State Letter today, reminding applicable authorities in the 191 signatory States to the Convention on International Civil Aviation of the international provisions specifying State responsibilities with respect to the safety and security of civil aircraft operating in airspace affected by conflict. "ICAO has decided to issue this […]
