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, where Commissioners, Observers and members of the Air Navigation Bureau had the opportunity to gain first-hand insight into the activities of Canada’s leading air operator.
During the meeting, the processes adopted by the company for the management of so-called fatigue of aeronautical personnel were presented, a central element for the safety of flight operations.
Considerable attention was also devoted to advanced aircraft maintenance systems based on predictive analytics, as well as to real-time communication and diagnostic platforms between the aircraft and operational centres.
Particular interest was finally generated by the applications of drones and artificial intelligence for surface structural inspections, tools that contribute to increasing efficiency, timeliness and high levels of safety.
The ICAO Council conducted a visit to the Bombardier facilities (Montreal), where the delegation was able to view the industrial plants and production lines. The meeting represented an important opportunity for discussion on prospects for technological innovation and production standards in the aeronautical sector.
The visits, also carried out thanks to the initiative and collaboration of the Canadian Delegation to the International Organization, confirm ICAO’s commitment to strengthening dialogue with the industry, promoting the exchange of best practice and supporting technological evolution in support of the safety, efficiency and sustainability of international air transport.