ICAO to partner with IATA and CANSO on new runway safety training initiative

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With the coming into effect this November of its new Global Reporting Format for Runway Surface Conditions (GRF), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has agreed to partner with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Civil Air Navigation Services Organization (CANSO) on a new joint GRF training programme. The new online course has been specifically designed for air …

ICAO, WCO Issue Joint Calls On Vaccine Supply Chain Priorities, New Customs And Security Guidelines

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ICAO and the World Customs Organization (WCO) have published a joint statement calling on governments to demonstrate maximum flexibility with respect to border clearance and air transport supply chain operations essential to the effective distribution of COVID-19 vaccines and related medical supplies. In a separate but related development, the two agencies have also developed new guidelines to help countries achieve …