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Civil aviationICAO, national regulators roll-out CART Phase II guidelines
With new round of regional coordination
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) made further progress on its global aviation pandemic response initiatives this week, as civil aviation regulatory heads from around the world took part... more
ConferencesAircraft and not only. David Monks elected new FAI President
For a two-year term
David Monks has been elected as the new President of FAI, the World Air Sports Federation, for a two-year term. His election took place at the 114th FAI General Conference held online from 2 to 5 December... more
Civil aviationICAO Secretary General addresses the UN Counter-Terrorism Committee
Fang Liu underscored the key developments during a virtual open briefing
At a virtual open briefing convened last Wednesday by the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), ICAO Secretary General Fang Liu underscored the key developments... more
AirlinesLeadership changes at IATA announced during its AGM
JetBlue to host next Annual General Meeting
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced leadership changes approved by its 76th Annual General Meeting (AGM). Robin Hayes, CEO of JetBlue is now the Chair of the IATA Board of Governors... more
Airports"Aci Europe Best Airport Award" winners for 2020 announced
For five traffic categories and others -ATTACHMENT
The winners of the "16th Annual ACI EUROPE Best Airport Awards" were announced yesterday during the "30th ACI EUROPE Annual Congress and Assembly" which was live streamed at Brussels Airport.The awards... more
Civil aviationIncreased liberalization and intra-regional resilience key to aviation recovery in Africa
According to the declarations by ICAO SG Fang Liu at a special on-line event
Speaking at a special on-line event organized by the African Union (AU) to commemorate the Yamoussoukro Decision, ICAO Secretary General Fang Liu declared that the recovery of African air services should... more
AirportsAci Europe. The harsh reality of latest data released by airport industry
On the eve of its Annual Congress, association paints bleakest picture yet of state of play for aviation
ACI EUROPE has today released the latest European passenger traffic data, showing collapsed air traffic and air connectivity and massive disruption to airport rankings across the footprint.Overall figures,... more
ConferencesNew ICAO-IFAR agreement to enhance innovation integration
Signed during a summit
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) and the International Forum for Aviation Research (IFAR) formalized a new agreement aimed at accelerating and improving the effective assessment of new... more
Civil aviationICAO encourages proactive pursuit of public health corridor, travel bubble solutions
During a special roundtable with experts
Appreciating recent increases in domestic passenger and freight movements in the ICAO Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, ICAO Secretary General Fang Liu encouraged APAC States this week “to continue the proactive p... more
Civil aviationICAO leaders address North, Central American and Caribbean health, transport, and tourism ministers
COVID-19 has now infected over 43 million people globally, leading to over 1.2 million fatalities
As part of an important two-day event bringing together ICAO North and Central American and Caribbean Directors General of Civil Aviation, and their respective ministers of health, transport and tourism,... more
Civil aviationICAO reiterates call for governments to ensure funding for civil aviation authorities
Fang Liu made her appeal during a virtual meeting
ICAO Secretary General Fang Liu reiterated the UN agency’s call for national governments to assure the sustainable funding of their civil aviation authorities (CAAs).Her appeal was made during her opening r... more
Civil aviationIcao: aviation concerns stressed to G20 public private leaders at Saudi event
Two key messages launched by Secretary General Fang Liu
Over half the world’s tourists travel by airplane, and aviation and tourism together deliver significant growth and development benefits which are deeply relied upon by many national economies. This w... more
Civil aviationICAO at "ATAG 2020 Global Forum"
Its Council President encourages solidarity and a focus on building back more sustainably
In his virtual remarks to industry leaders attending the Air Transport Action Group’s (ATAG’s) "2020 Global Sustainable Aviation Forum" yesterday, ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano drew att... more
AirportsAci Europe announces unique Annual Congress and General Assembly
The event marks its 30th year
ACI EUROPE unveiled yesterday plans to hold its flagship industry gathering, the Annual Congress and General Assembly, as a unique one day event on 17th November, streaming live from the stunning Skyhall... more
Civil aviationIATA: "2020 Annual General Meeting" will be virtual
And the "World Air Transport Summit" has been cancelled this year
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the Association’s 76th "Annual General Meeting" (AGM) will take place 24 November 2020 as a virtual event, hosted by KLM Royal Dutch A... more
Civil aviationICAO encourages increased alignment of national aviation recovery efforts
The declarations by its Secretary General Fang Liu
Addressing recent European (EURNAT) and South American (SAM) Directors-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) meetings, ICAO Secretary General Fang Liu reminded the national heads of civil aviation of the urgent... more
ConferencesPolitecnico di Milano wins the first edition of the "Leonardo Drone Contest"
The digital award ceremony
The Politecnico di Milano won the first edition of the “Leonardo Drone Contest. An Open Innovation Challenge", a competition launched by Leonardo in collaboration with six Italian universities to promote t... more
Civil aviationICAO: Wef meeting explores post-pandemic future for global mobility
Secretary General Fang Liu participated at it
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) Secretary General Fang Liu participated, on 14 September, in the Stewardship Board Meeting on Shaping the Future of Mobility organized by the World Economic... more
ConferencesLeonardo at "CybertechLive Europe 2020"
The event takes place this morning in Rome
Now in its 5th edition, this year's event is on-line more
Civil aviationICAO Stocktaking Seminar highlights latest achievements
And new opportunities for in-sector CO2 emissions reductions
Summarizing the outcomes of an ICAO sustainability event last Friday, ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano stressed the need to seize the post-COVID recovery as a vital opportunity for aviation... more
Civil aviationICAO: take stock for CO2 emissions reduction
A four day event launched yesterday with a massive turnout
Over 1,000 participants registered for the four-day "ICAO Stocktaking Seminar" on aviation in-sector CO2 emissions reductions, which launched yesterday.In her opening remarks to the virtual event, ICAO... more
Civil aviationDigital innovations important to aviation "building back better" from COVID-19
According to Fang Liu, ICAO Secretary General said at a world summit
In her remarks yesterday at the official opening of the final week of the "Virtual World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum 2020", ICAO (International Civil Avaition Organization) Secretary... more
Civil defense"European Rotors": firefighting is one of the show's main topics
Dedicated discussions and trainings to be offered from industry experts
Forest fires are no longer privative issue of southern Europe. Climate change and the increasing awareness of the general public about the economic and social value of nature have brought forest fires... more
ConferencesAir sports. FAI General Conference to be held electronically
Physical attendance will not be required
The FAI (World Air Sports Federation) Executive Board has decided that the 114th FAI General Conference 2020 will take place electronically over dedicated sessions (to be determined) in early December... more
ConferencesSciacchitano opened the 219th ICAO Council session
His first as the new President of the UN aviation agency’s Governing Body
Salvatore Sciacchitano opened the 219th ICAO Council session yesterday, his first as the new President of the UN aviation agency’s Governing Body.He expressed his gratitude for the support and trust t... more
ConferencesAircraft. EASA: a roadmap for zero emissions aviation
European industry and regulators unite to provide it
Key players from the European aviation industry met in Oslo to set the framework for a unique programme that will transform Norwegian air transportation and serve as a learning ground for sustainable aviation... more
ConferencesAci Europe: airports lead the way on tackling climate emergency
Its first Aviation Sustainability Summit held in Brussels
With sustainability & the climate emergency firmly established at the very top of its priorities, ACI EUROPE held yesterday its first Aviation Sustainability Summit in Brussels. The event, which held under... more
ConferencesAci Europe: aviation challenge kicks off at Athens International Airport
With SESAR Joint Undertaking
A unique 3-day aviation challenge organised jointly by the SESAR Joint Undertaking (JU) and ACI EUROPE kicks off today at Athens International Airport, in the framework of the "SESAR Innovation Days".... more
ConferencesFondazione Leonardo–CdM to guarantee principles of democracy in the digital society
The conference takes place today and tomorrow in the Chamber of Deputies
Contributing to the definition of the ethical and legal parameters required to favour the development of the new technologies; preserving the centrality of mankind; strengthening the respect for the fundamental... more
ConferencesIATA: a sustainable industry for all Europe's citizens
The call came during an event for the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments in Europe to seize the opportunity to create a sustainable aviation industry that protects the environment and increases connectivity... more