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The Air Transport Monthly Monitor for March 2021
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…
ICAO welcomes updates on Saudi Green Initiatives
New Saudi Arabia initiatives for environmental protection were welcomed last week by the President of the ICAO Council, Mr. Salvatore Sciacchitano, and by ICAO's Secretary General, Dr. Fang Liu. During virtual meetings with Saudi Arabia’s…
ICAO’s runway safety training partnership with IATA and CANSO
With the coming into effect this November of its new Global Reporting Format for Runway Surface Conditions (GRF), ICAO has agreed to partner with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Civil Air Navigation Services…
A game changer for air travel: Indonesia’s COVID-19 breath analyzer
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to accelerate around the world, the majority of developing countries are still encountering supply shortages with COVID-19 diagnostic testing. Many have no domestic manufacturing capacities so they rely…
ICAO joins the UN call for prioritized vaccinations for aircrew and seafarers
Four UN agencies joined ICAO in calling on countries to prioritize COVID-19 vaccinations for aircrew and seafarers. In addition to ICAO Secretary General Dr. Fang Liu, the special Joint Statement was signed by the heads of the International…
ICAO Council approves new pandemic response and recovery measures
The ICAO Council approved six new COVID-19 recommendations and amended two others, as countries continue to address latest information and cooperate to optimize the role of international air transport in global pandemic recovery and ensure…