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Earlier this week Ghana became the first country to receive COVID-19 vaccines through the World Health Organization’s COVAX programme. It was a big step forward in the drive to ensure equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines globally.…
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ICAO's 36-State governing body, the ICAO Council, has appointed Mr. Juan Carlos Salazar of Colombia as the new Secretary General of the Organization for a three-year term, beginning 1 August 2021. He succeeds Dr. Fang Liu of China, who has…
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We have issued a joint statement with the World Customs Organization (WCO) calling on governments to demonstrate maximum flexibility with respect to border clearance and air transport supply chain operations essential to the effective…
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The air transport industry plays a major role in global economic activity and development. One of the key elements to maintaining the vitality of civil aviation is to ensure safe, secure, efficient, and environmentally sustainable…
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It is no surprise that the global COVID-19 pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges to global industries, and the air transport sector is with no exception. With borders closed, national lockdowns and a slump in consumer demand, it has…
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The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals are the blueprint to achieving a better and more sustainable future for all. They address the global challenges we face, including poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental…
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The air transport industry is not only a vital engine of global socio-economic growth, but it is also of vital importance as a catalyst for economic development. Not only does the industry create direct and indirect employment and support…
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Joby Aviation is an American venture-backed aerospace company that developed an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to operate as an air taxi service provider. Powered by six electric motors, their aircraft takes off and…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the entire aviation industry hard. ICAO's Middle East (MID) Regional Office continues to support States in the Region as they respond to the challenges of the pandemic. In December, the Heads of Civil Aviation…
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Speaking at a World Economic Forum (WEF) Policy Session on “Building a Path to Net-Zero Aviation” this week, ICAO Secretary General Dr. Fang Liu highlighted opportunities now at hand to enhance the sustainability and resilience of the…
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