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The sustainability of the aircraft manufacturing sector received a boost on 16 February with Bombardier confirming that it continued to show solid performance throughout the 4th quarter of 2016. The company is currently executing its…
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These low-lying coastal countries tend to share the same challenges: small but growing populations, limited resource bases and dependence on international trade because of their remoteness and they are faced with higher energy,…
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Significant numbers of injuries in the cabin were prevented by a flight crew’s actions in securing the cabin when informed of a forecast of severe turbulence on a 30 December 2015 flight, Canada’s Transport Safety Board (TSB) reported…
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Acquiring a method of learning is more important than being taught. Having the right attitude is more important than being educated. Having work skills is more important than being employed. Using knowledge is more important than having…
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ICAO’s Technical Cooperation Bureau (TCB) has been serving States, non-State entities, donors and the civil aviation industry for 65 years, providing practical assistance where required in the execution of national civil aviation plans…
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My Future, Your Future, OUR Future. STEM Education:  Living a Life Without Limits UNICEF estimates that in 2015, approximately 75 million children were born in conflict zones. Imagine what those children could achieve if they would all…
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Before being certified by Transport Canada, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for operations in Canada, the United States and Europe, the CSeries went through an extensive flight…
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Welcome to ICAO ISAF's 2017 live blog on UnitingAviation.com *This blog is no longer live. Scroll down to see what you missed at ISAF2017.* Posts will appear in chronological order with the oldest post appearing at the bottom of…
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As the seventh person to lead the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Alexandre de Juniac had a tough act to follow in succeeding the passionate and outspoken Tony Tyler as Director General and CEO. Mr. de Juniac brought his…
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In 2016 the total number of passengers carried on scheduled air services reached 3.7 billion, which was a 6 per cent increase over 2015. While the numbers are positive, this growth comes with a challenge – making sure there are enough…
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