ICAO marks Earth Day 2021 with new eco-airport publications
To mark Earth Day 2021, ICAO has released two publications as part of its Eco-Airport Toolkit e-collection focusing on climate resilient airports and water management at airports. Each publication provides States with practical information for decision makers engaged in green airport planning and design. “The pace of innovation in all aspects of aviation is unparalleled, […]
Transformation and solidarity key to post-pandemic recovery, ICAO tells tourism Crisis Committee
Speaking to the UNWTO Global Tourism Crisis Committee and Commission for the Middle East yesterday, ICAO Secretary General Dr. Fang Liu noted that ongoing pandemic impacts on international mobility reveal that the world is “back to 2003 levels in terms of global seat capacity.” “Here in the Middle East, passenger totals dropped by over 70% […]
ICAO joins UN call for prioritized vaccinations for aircrew and seafarers
ICAO joined four other UN agencies today in calling on countries to prioritize COVID-19 vaccinations for aircrew and seafarers. In addition to ICAO Secretary General Dr. Fang Liu, the special Joint Statement was signed by the heads of the International Labour Organization (ILO), the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and […]
ICAO approves new edition of its Testing and Cross-border Risk Management Measures Manual
ICAO has announced the release of the revised second edition of the UN aviation agency’s Testing and Cross-border Risk Management Measures Manual. Approved last week by ICAO Secretary General Dr. Fang Liu, the manual is fundamental to the effective global alignment of countries’ pandemic response and recovery efforts, and provides national governments and air transport […]
ICAO Council approves new pandemic response and recovery measures
The ICAO Council approved six new COVID-19 recommendations, and amended two others, as countries continue to address latest information and cooperate to optimize the role of international air transport in global pandemic recovery and ensure the speedy resumption of air travel. The new and amended recommendations and updated guidelines are contained in the High-Level Cover […]
Impulsa OACI equidad de género
El Consejo de la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI) se comprometió a mejorar la representación y equidad de género en los órganos rectores y técnicos de la organización. Mediante la firma de un documento, la OACI busca que haya una mayor equidad entre los funcionarios, grupos de trabajo, paneles, presidencia, vicepresidencia, entre otros órganos […]
ICAO to partner with IATA and CANSO on new runway safety training initiative
With the coming into effect this November of its new Global Reporting Format for Runway Surface Conditions (GRF), ICAO has agreed to partner with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO) on a new joint GRF training programme. The new online course has been specifically designed for air […]
Mr. Juan Carlos Salazar of Colombia appointed new Secretary General of ICAO
The 36-State governing body of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the ICAO Council, has appointed Mr. Juan Carlos Salazar of Colombia as the new Secretary General of the Organization for a three-year term, beginning 1 August 2021. He succeeds Dr. Fang Liu of China, who has held the position for two consecutive terms since […]
ISAGO aligns with ICAO Ground Handling Manual, Includes COVID-19 Best Practices
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 10th edition of the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) Standards Manual is now available. The standards and recommended practices contained in the latest edition have been updated to align fully with corresponding guidelines issued by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). ISAGO is a […]
ICAO SG highlights aviation’s green transition at Davos
Speaking at a World Economic Forum (WEF) Policy Session on “Building a Path to Net-Zero Aviation” yesterday, ICAO Secretary General Dr. Fang Liu highlighted opportunities now at hand to enhance the sustainability and resilience of the global civil aviation sector. Dr. Liu’s remarks were part of the lively series of exchanges with other invited panelists […]
