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The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council says it has approved a new Sustainability Criteria for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) eligible under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), together with the compliance assessment guidance. ICAO states that by making use of aviation fuels which meet the new Sustainability Criteria for SAF life-cycle CO2 reduction benefits …
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) said it has formalized a new Memorandum of Understanding with the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Signed by ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano, and by UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili, the new agreement aims to strengthen the relationship between air transport and tourism in research, policy and management areas, improve coordination on efficient border management priorities, …
Over 800 participants from all world regions gathered recently at the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) CORSIA Forum to share their views on the progress being made on CORSIA implementation, as well as on its future programme objectives and expectations relating to the next ICAO Assembly taking place next year. Juan Carlos Salazar, ICAO Secretary General, in his opening remarks, …
The Federal Government through Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) will continue to support Gambia and other needy nations in the training of meteorological technicians to highlight the importance attached to the contribution of meteorology to sustainable socio-economic development, as well as safety of citizens. The Honorable Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika stated this at the inaugural graduation ceremony of …
Mercy Awori is the Alternate Representative of Kenya to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). She is currently Africa’s Environment Champion and Coordinator. She has held leadership positions in the Council of ICAO as Chairperson of Human Resources Committee, Chairperson of the Air Transport Committee, Secretary and Member of the Council Ad hoc Committee, Coordinator of the Forum Group at …
To facilitate the safe restart of international travel and restore the value contributed by travel and tourism to the world’s economy, the three global airline alliances oneworld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance are calling on G7 governments, at their upcoming leadership summit on 11-13 June, to agree on a common set of travel and health standards to enable the safe reopening …
Dr. Fang Liu, the Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has said that COVID-19 is affecting many aspects of how people live and work, and that she did expect these impacts to persist and comprise what is regularly being referred to as a ‘new normal’ post-pandemic. In addition to the obvious likely impacts of increasingly virtual …
By Monday Ukoha The impact of the COVID 19 has no doubt devastated the aviation industry across the world and Africa in particular where airlines had several pre-COVID 19 challenges. The expectation was that by early 2021 the world could witness a quick end to the pandemic and a return to normalcy especially with the certification of vaccines late …
The International Civil Aviation Organization (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. Salvatore Sciacchitano, ICAO Council President highlighted: “The pace of innovation in all aspects of aviation …
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) said it has obtained licenses for 24 newly recruited air traffic control officers from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Organization (NCAA) after successfully undergoing the necessary training and examination on Aerodrome and Approach Control. The new air traffic controllers are currently being posted to strategic aerodromes in the country according to their need. In …
