Event 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 […]
Read more42nd Assembly – Elections for Part III of the Council
The Elections for Part III of the Council (States ensuring geographical representation) took place on September 30. Thus, 14 additional member states were elected, which join those already elected in Part I and Part II, completing the framework of the 36 member states that will compose the Council for the next three years.
Read moreReconfirmation of Italy to the ICAO Council for the 2026–2028 triennium
The 42nd Session of the Assembly elected, on 26 September during a Plenary session, the first two of the three Parts that make up the Council:Part I, States of chief importance in air transport (a category in which Italy has always been included), and Part II, States which make the largest contribution to the provision […]
Read moreTowards the 42nd ICAO General Assembly
The 42nd ICAO General Assembly, the Organization’s main event, is about to begin. Held every three years in Montreal, it brings together political, diplomatic, and technical delegates from the 193 Member States to discuss current issues and challenges in the aviation sector, as well as to elect the Council Representatives for the next three-year term.Italy […]
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