Tags: ICAO

IATA & ICAO Extend Cooperation on Standards for Dangerous Goods Shipments

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) have extended their long-standing cooperation on setting and implementing global standards for the safe carriage of dangerous goods by air. An agreement to this effect was concluded at the IATA Executive Offices in Geneva during a visit by ICAO Secretary General Juan […]

ACI World Airport Excellence (APEX) program celebrates historic 200th review at Bahrain International Airport

ACI World today celebrates the Airport Excellence’s (APEX) 200th review, at Bahrain International Airport, marking a historic milestone in the program’s mission of raising aviation standards globally. Since 2011, the ACI World APEX program has provided comprehensive onsite airport reviews led by industry peers and experts to optimize airport operations, regulatory compliance, and aviation standards […]

ACI applauds and supports visionary ICAO goal for sustainable aviation fuel

CAO CAAF/3 agrees collective goal of 5% carbon intensity reduction by 2030 Airports Council International applauds and supports the visionary International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) goal for sustainable aviation fuel to come from the Third ICAO Conference on Aviation and Alternative Fuels (CAAF/3) that took place in Dubai from 20–24 November.  On 24 November, governments […]

Long-term management of COVID-19 and building resilience for future public health emergencies in the aviation sector

ACI World would like to bring the ICAO State Letter entitled Long-term management of COVID-19 and building resilience for future public health emergencies in the aviation sector to your attention since it has very direct implications for all our airport members. ICAO routinely communicates with States on technical matters, but the attached letter goes beyond […]

Positive outcomes for airports as ICAO’s 41st Assembly concludes

Successes include need to review existing policies on airport charges, building aviation’s workforce, and adoption of first ICAO Resolution on accessibility of air transport Airports Council International (ACI) World concludes its work at the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) 41st Triennial Assembly with positive outcomes that will facilitate the full recovery and long-term sustainability of […]

Shaping global aviation policy: ACI advocates for airports’ interests at ICAO’s 41st Assembly

Airports Council International (ACI) World will be promoting key airport priorities at the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) 41st Triennial Assembly, from 27 September to 7 October 2022, as it focuses on strengthening the sustainability of the entire aviation ecosystem. Occurring every three years, ICAO’s Assembly establishes worldwide policy and guides governments’ continuing and future […]

The time to act is now: ACI urges States to reach agreement on decarbonization goal ahead of ICAO meeting

Airports Council International (ACI) World, ACI Africa, ACI Asia-Pacific, ACI EUROPE, ACI Latin America-Caribbean and ACI North America are jointly urging State representatives at the upcoming High-level Meeting organized by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to reach an agreement on a Long-term Aspirational Goal (LTAG) for CO2 emissions reductions, aligned with the Paris Agreement […]

Over 100 States now participate in ICAO’s Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation

ICAO Secretary General Dr. Fang Liu announced that 16 small island and lesser-developed States had notified her of their decisions to voluntarily participate in ICAO’s Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), bringing the total number of participating states to 104 and adding significant momentum in support of ICAO’s climate work. The 16 States […]

ACI extends global Airport Health Accreditation programme

Accreditation assesses health measures against established global standards Airports Council International (ACI) World has extended its Airport Health Accreditation programme which assists airports to demonstrate to passengers, regulators, and governments that they are prioritizing health and safety in a measurable, established manner. The programme is supported by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and, since […]

IATA Calls for Systematic COVID-19 Testing Before Departure

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for the development and deployment of rapid, accurate, affordable, easy-to-operate, scalable and systematic COVID-19 testing for all passengers before departure as an alternative to quarantine measures in order to re-establish global air connectivity. IATA will work through the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and with health authorities to […]