-As part of the pilot stage NACO and To70 will implement ESG for Rwanda Airport Airports Council International (ACI) World has confirmed that “global aviation consultancies and leaders in sustainable aviation, NACO (Netherlands Airport Consultants), a company of Royal HaskoningDHV, and To70, have been selected to lead the creation of a global standardized framework for improved airport environmental, social, and …
CAAS To Host ICAO Air Navigation World Event
The 2023 International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Air Navigation World event themed: Air Traffic Management (ATM) Procedures for Today will be hosted by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS). Tthe five-day event will feature a series of plenary sessions, technical sessions and workshops that cover the several areas of ATM implementation. According to CAAS, “This is a first of …
AFCAC, AASA Partner IATA On Focus Africa
The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) says the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) and the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) are its newest partners on the Focus Africa project. According to the airline association “Focus Africa will strengthen aviation’s contribution to Africa’s economic and social development and improve connectivity, safety and reliability for passengers and shippers. It will see …
Mixed Bag for Africa on Global Aviation Gender Equality
ICAO’s global survey on the status of licensed aviation personnel by gender has revealed that “the participation of women holding positions as pilots, air traffic controllers, and maintenance technicians has increased on an overall basis from 4.5% globally in 2016, to 4.9% in 2021.” In the category of female pilots, the percentage of pilots in service increased from 3.6% to …
GNSS milestone achieved as ICAO Council adopts new dual-frequency multi-constellation standards
The ICAO Council achieved a major milestone in the global standardization and roll-out of new dual-frequency multi-constellation (DFMC) capabilities for international aviation’s Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). “This is an important development toward improving the safety, efficiency and sustainability of international air transport through more precise airspace management and more efficient routes and procedures,” emphasized Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano. “Eventually …
ICAO Forecasts 3% Growth Of Air Passenger Demand In 2023
The International Civil Aviation Organisation, ICAO forecasts that air passenger demand in 2023 will rapidly recover to pre-pandemic levels on most routes by the first quarter and that growth of around 3% on 2019 figures will be achieved by year end. “Assuring the safe, secure, and sustainable recovery of air services will be key to restoring aviation’s ability to act …
ICAO Air Services Negotiation event in Abuja hosts 63 country delegations, delivers 212 new agreements
Over 400 participants representing 63 countries concluded 212 new international air services agreements at ICAO’s 2022 Air Services Negotiation (ICAN) event, which closed on December 9 in Abuja, Nigeria. In his opening remarks to the international negotiators, ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano expressed the collective gratitude of ICAO and all present to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, …
Airports Council International (ACI) Africa / World Annual General Assembly, Conference, and Exhibition (WAGA)
The Airports Council International (ACI) Africa / World Annual General Assembly, Conference, and Exhibition (WAGA) today concluded with the approval of Resolutions that strengthen the sustainability and resilience of airports as key players in the aviation ecosystem, the ACI has said. “Each year the Assembly considers Resolutions on key priorities for airport operators that reflect the concerns and …
Salvatore Sciacchitano re-elected as President of ICAO Council
Salvatore Sciacchitano was re-elected by acclamation yesterday for a second three-year term as President of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). “While the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically impacted the Organization’s work, I take great pride in the fact that the priorities identified as part of my agenda for modernization have all been addressed with reasonable success,” Mr. …
Safety Leadership, Improving IOSA and Meeting Operational Challenges Top Safety Conference Agenda
Safety Leadership is in focus at the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) 2022 Safety Conference, which opened today in Dubai, UAE, under the theme of “Emerging Stronger – Safely Transforming to a More Resilient Tomorrow,” with Emirates as the host airline. “Safety begins at the top. Aviation executives need to demonstrate safety leadership and a strong commitment to a positive …