Visit of the ICAO Council to the National Research Council Canada (NRC)
On March 13, a visit by the ICAO Council, led by the Organization’s Secretary General, took place at the headquarters and facilities of the National Research Council Canada (NRC) in Ottawa. During the visit, NRC representatives presented several projects focused on innovation and safety in the aerospace sector—from drones to electric aircraft, from studies on […]
Read moreThe dialogue with the industry continues in the new ICAO Council triennium.
Within the framework of the activities launched for the new triennium, opportunities for discussion and dialogue with the main players in the aeronautical industry continue, promoted both by the ICAO Council and by the Air Navigation Commission (ANC). This week the Air Navigation Commission carried out an institutional visit to the headquarters of Air Canada, […]
Read moreVisit of the ICAO Council to the AIRBUS production facilities in Mirabel
Ambassador Martes took part today in a visit of the ICAO Council, led by the President and the Secretary General of the Organization, to AIRBUS’s Canadian site (Mirabel), where the production facility of the A220 model is located. During the visit, the importance of close cooperation between industry and institutions was reiterated, in order to […]
Read moreEvent to welcome and thank President Salvatore Sciacchitano
The Italian delegation hosted a small event to welcome and thank President Salvatore Sciacchitano, who concluded his mandate as President after two consecutive terms, a total of six years. The photos show the Italian Permanent Representative, Sergio Martes, President Sciacchitano, and the new President of the ICAO Council, Toshiyuki Onuma, giving brief greetings to the […]
Read more237th session of the ICAO Council
The work of the 237th session of the ICAO Council began today, with the first meeting chaired by the new President, Onuma. Among the main topics that will be addressed in the coming months are the review and operational follow-up of the Resolutions of the 42nd Assembly, the preparation of the 7th Air Transport Conference […]
Read moreSpace Weather and Air Transport Safety — Why Space Weather Information Matters
The topic in general In recent years, attention to the issue of “space weather,” that is, the space meteorological conditions originating from solar activity, has increased significantly. The phenomenon is driven by the Sun, and when the Sun is highly active (as during this period, namely the peak of solar cycle ’25), events such as […]
Read moreToshiyuki Onuma of Japan elected President of the ICAO Council
Elections were held today in Montreal for the new President of the ICAO Council, who will replace the Italian Salvatore Sciacchitano from January 2026, after two consecutive three-year terms. Toshiyuki Onuma prevailed with 22 votes out of 36, former Deputy Director of Japanese Civil Aviation and currently the Permanent Representative of Japan to ICAO. The […]
Read moreOpened in Montréal the Twentieth Symposium on the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Traveller Identification Programme (TRIP).
The Twentieth Symposium on the ICAO Traveller Identification Programme (TRIP) was inaugurated today in Montréal by President Salvatore Sciacchitano. The Symposium, which will conclude on 6 November 2025, is themed “Identity Beyond Borders: Building the Next Generation of Seamless Travel.” Within ICAO’s premises, a range of exhibitors are showcasing a wide selection of products and […]
Read more236th session of the ICAO Council
The 236th session of the ICAO Council opened today. Congratulations to the 12 new Member States, two of which (Mali and Belize) are joining the Council for the first time in history! Among the first items discussed were the appointment of the Chairs and Vice-Chairs of the various Committees and some initial reflections on the […]
Read moreProgram ACT-SAF
Following its adherence to the ACT-SAF program with ICAO, Italy announced the start of a concrete collaboration project with the International Organization and Angola. The Italian Permanent Representative Sergio Martes made a statement during the ‘ICAO Pledging Initiative plenary session’, recalling the Declaration made by Hon. Edoardo Rixi, Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, during […]
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