- African States Commit to Strengthen Reciprocal Aviation and Tourism Growth at Inaugural ICAO/UNWTO Ministerial Conference[Mar. 28, 2019]
Bringing together African Ministers of Air Transport and Tourism for an inaugural Ministerial Conference hosted by Cabo Verde, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) stressed important messages to their distinguished guests on their sectors' reciprocal socio-economic benefits.
- ICAO Secretary General Highlights Future Capacity Challenges for European and North Atlantic Air Transport[Mar. 27, 2019]
ICAO Secretary General Dr. Fang Liu discussed a range of pressing air transport priorities earlier this week with the assembled Directors General of Civil Aviation for the 56 ICAO European and North Atlantic (EUR/NAT) Member States.
- Investment in Aviation Infrastructure Key to Unlocking Aviation Growth in Africa[Mar. 19, 2019]
At a workshop hosted by the Government of Nigeria today, ICAO Council President Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu delivered a stark caution: the realization of better air connectivity in Africa, and the crucial sustainable development it promises, will only be accomplished through the mobilization of sufficient and appropriate investment.
- CORSIA Implementation on Course[Mar. 06, 2019]
The Council of ICAO, during its 216th Session, has made another set of important decisions toward the timely implementation of the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA).
- Budapest Airport to Host TIACA's Executive Summit and Annual General Meeting in November[Mar. 08, 2019]
Budapest Airport (BUD) will host The International Air Cargo (TIACA)'s Executive Summit (ES) and Annual General Meeting from 20th to 22nd of November 2019.
- Aviation Decision Makers Depart for Cebu to Discuss the Future of Route Development in Asia[Mar. 08, 2019]
Around 800 delegates from the world of aviation route development will shortly be making their way to the City of Cebu, the Philippines.
- Falcon Aviation to Showcase at First Saudi International Airshow[Mar. 11, 2019]
Falcon Aviation, a leading business aviation services company in the UAE, is exhibiting at the new Saudi International Airshow (12th to 14th March) to highlight its helicopter and business jet VIP air charter services, together with its MRO and FBO capabilities.
- Airbus Helicopters Unveils New H145 at Heli-Expo 2019[Mar. 04, 2019]
Airbus Helicopters is unveiling a new version of its best-selling H145 light twin-engine helicopter at Heli-Expo 2019 in Atlanta. Visible on the Airbus booth at the show, this latest upgrade brings a new, innovative five-bladed rotor to the multi-mission H145, increasing the useful load of the helicopter by 150 kg while delivering new levels of comfort, simplicity and connectivity.
- Airbus and Social Partners Kick-Off Discussions on A380 Programme Transition at European Works Council (SE-WC)[Mar. 05, 2019]
Airbus has started discussions with social partners from across its European sites during the European Works Council (SE-WC) meeting with regards to the A380 programme transition and the redeployment of employees. This follows the announcement made on 14th February to cease deliveries of the A380 in 2021 with 17 aircraft still to be delivered along with continued support to our A380 operators.
- ICAO Compliance Key to African Air Connectivity[Feb. 27, 2019]
At the Aviation Africa 2019 Civil Aviation Summit taking place in Kigali today, ICAO affirmed that Africa's emergence as one of the world's fastest growing air transport markets is predicated on a deepening of regional cooperation and investment toward the implementation of ICAO's strategic plans, standards, and other guidance materials.