During the most recent ICAN event 521 new international air service agreements have resulted from its most recent ICAN event, which was attended by over 700 participants representing 97 countries. These represent record-breaking outcomes for this edition of the annual meeting, which was generously hosted by the General Authority of Civil Aviation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Priorities include commitments to convergent and effective regulatory practices supported by good governance, and recognition of the need for modernized infrastructure and passenger facilitation processes. Those commitments will continue to support safety, security, environmental sustainability, capacity, and resilience objectives, as well as the implementation of effective national competition and consumer protection frameworks, and full compliance with current ICAO policy guidance on taxes, charges, and fees.
ICAO has a World Air Services Agreements (WASA) database that contains information on bilateral and multilateral air service agreements governing commercial air transport services between signatory countries. The (WASA) tool enables regulators and aviation experts to evaluate developments in the air transport field, run comparative analyses of air services agreements, assess the degree of liberalization, research route planning options.
WASA is a valuable resource for policymakers, aviation authorities, airlines, and other stakeholders involved in international air transport. It helps facilitate transparency, cooperation, and compliance with international aviation regulations, ultimately contributing to the development and growth of the global aviation industry.WASA contains texts and analyses of bilateral air services agreements and amendments that are officially registered with ICAO (Art. 83 of the Chicago Convention), as well as other agreements and arrangements. For a free demo, click here or send an email here.