Asia and Pacific (APAC)

Asia Pacific nations have committed to a landmark shift towards sustainable aviation, enhanced safety and technological innovation in a unanimous declaration adopted at a high-level Ministerial conference in New Delhi. The Delhi…

For many young girls, the image of a successful career in aviation does not readily come to mind. Theresa O’Boyle - Levestam, Chief Executive of the Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji (CAAF), is challenging stereotypes and inspiring a new…

In the first half of 2024 we witnessed remarkable achievements across various sectors in the Asia Pacific region.  We started the year with the APAC ‘Implementation Support Dialogue’ where key aviation stakeholders and partners converged…

A crisis is unpredictable and can disrupt operations in various locations. ICAO is continuously working to enhance the preparedness and management of air traffic management (ATM) contingencies on a global scale. Substantial progress has…

The first female president of Japan Airlines (JAL), is a well-known personality. When Mitsuko Tottori reached for the sky and broke all barriers of stereotypical thinking to take on the highest position in her organization, she became a…

In June 2024, India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), issued an advisory circular that adressed the need for enhancing female representation in the civil aviation sector. The circular is applicable to…