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ICAO Council President hails African Union single African air transport market launch as key to…
Addressing African leaders at the 30th African Union (AU) Summit last week in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, ICAO Council President Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu praised the official launch of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), noting…
Dominican Republic’s leadership on sustainable aviation development contributes to global…
At a recent bilateral meeting with its Chancellor, Mr. Miguel Octavio Vargas Maldonado, the President of the ICAO Council, Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu, encouraged the Dominican Republic to pursue its strategic and exemplary focus on aviation…
Human trafficking: hidden in plane sight
Human trafficking by air is a crime few want to talk about, but formal training of aircrews and airport personnel could help to aid prevention.
The stories are numerous, endless and sad.
On a May 2016 flight from London to Chicago, a…
United Nations General Assembly highlights air transport contributions to Agenda 2030 Sustainable…
Recognizing that increasing investment in transportation infrastructure will be critical to integrating global economies and driving long-term economic growth, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a new Resolution in December aimed…
Continued passenger traffic growth and robust air cargo demand in 2017
A new, record 4.1 billion passengers were carried by the aviation industry on scheduled services in 2017, according to the preliminary figures ICAO released today. This indicates a 7.1% increase over 2016. The number of departures rose to…
African States seek sustainable growth
"Aviation growth is poised to bring substantial socio- economic benefits and sustainable prosperity to your States,” Dr Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu, President of the ICAO Council, told a Special Meeting of Economic Community of West African…