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Delay-free departures.SUSTAINABLE AVIATION Pan-American States established a framework commitment to collaborate in the sustainable growth of air transport at the 4 th annual ICAO World Aviation Forum in Fortaleza, Brazil, adopting a “Declaration to Promote Connectivity through the Development and Sustainability of Air Transport in the Pan-American Region – Vision 2020-2035” (see next page for excerpts). The Declaration intends to promote investment for the development of civil aviation throughout the Americas for a 15-year period. ICAO Council President Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu, after outlining the challenges of aviation infrastructure development, emphasized, “These challenges leave us few options other than to work together, so that collaboratively we can minimize or eliminate any hardships being faced by each individual State. ICAO is committed to work with you to ensure that in spite of these challenges, all States will benefit from the contributions of aviation, and the socioeconomic benefits it brings to each State.” Worldwide, air traffic volumes for passengers and freight are poised to more than double by 2035. The economic benefits of aviation will also double in magnitude during the same period, supporting more than 100 million jobs and generating more than six trillion dollars in global GDP. ICAO Secretary General Dr. Fang Liu emphasized that “our top priority must be to ensure that air traffic growth is managed safely, securely and efficiently, with due respect for our sector’s concrete environmental commitments, and in a manner which fully optimizes all related social and economic benefits.” She noted the need to target a dedicated portion of related capacity building on investment in ‘soft infrastructure,’ in addition to technology and innovation. “National planners must keep one eye very clearly focused on the need for adequate numbers of skilled professionals to be on hand to operate their new facilities and technology.” IWAF/4 was hosted by the Federal Government of Brazil in the coastal city of Fortaleza, guarded by the statue of Iracema, the main character of a novel by Brazilian writer José de Alencar. IWAF/4 || NO COUNTRY LEFT BEHIND || EVENT ICAO WORLD AVIATION FORUM (IWAF/4) 17-19 September 2018 Fortaleza, Brazil PARTICIPANTS High-level government officials responsible for aviation, transport and infrastructure, finance, economy, and tourism, and key industry and financial partners from ICAO member countries THEME Promoting Investment for Aviation Development OBJECTIVES Develop practical solutions to the challenges on aviation development, with particular focus on infrastructure, investment and innovation, and in the overall context of the national economic development; Provide space for engagement and forward-looking dialogue on planning, funding, financing for aviation-related projects, especially the development and modernization of quality aviation infrastructure; Establish a coordination framework and multi-stakeholder partnership of transport and urban planning to improve connectivity with a balanced development of transport modes; and Address challenges for the air transport growth in the Latin America and Caribbean region. www.ICAO.int | 49 NO COUNTRY LEFT BEHINDWe, the Ministers and Authorities of Pan- American Member States, representatives of international and regional organizations, and of the industry, participating at the Fourth International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) World Aviation Forum (IWAF/4), held in Fortaleza, Brazil, from 17 to 19 September 2018, who have gathered to “promote investment for the development of civil aviation” through the establishment of a framework commitment to collaborate in the sustainable growth of air transport in our Region for the next 15 years, declare the following: We envisage our Region offering to the population greater access to the benefits of air transport in which the development of our populations will count with the timely support of a heterogeneous, seamless, dynamic and safe air transport network at all levels, whose efficiency in its infrastructure and services will be of global reference, achieving a greater degree of connectivity between the people of the Region and the rest of the world, and thus encouraging a greater commercial, social and cultural exchange. We envisage the leadership of our Region within the global context of safety, in compliance with international civil aviation standards, and within a harmonized environment that makes it possible to take advantage of economies of scale for the civil aviation authorities in order to offer an appropriate level of oversight to Air Navigation Services Providers (ANSPs) in an effective and efficient manner, without creating unnecessary costs to States and the industry, and building an enabling environment for the development of the air transport business. We envisage that the State’ entities in charge of guaranteeing the safe, orderly and sustainable development of air transport will be empowered institutions able to develop their functions efficiently and effectively, generating confidence, stimulating innovation and promoting the continued growth of the sector. We envisage an aviation system responsible for the sustainability of the environment that is developed in harmony with nature while protecting life on the planet and preserving the natural values that coexist day by day with the aviation activity. We announce today our Agenda that will frame the vision of the Region, and we aim to work in collaboration among our States and the industry, in order to promote measures necessary to guarantee the implementation of actions required to achieve our overarching goals. We recognize that aviation in the Region is a growing industry that is vital for the promotion of regional connectivity, and that its sustainable development depends on: the availability of capacity and efficiency of its operations, through coordinated actions, in alignment with the GANP (Global Air Navigation Plan); the promotion of systemic actions to promote safety, security and facilitation, through measures aligned with the GASP (Global Aviation Safety Plan) and the GASeP (Global Aviation Security Plan); and the adoption of actions to create economic stimuli for the development of air transport business plans in the Region, and the application of environmentally responsible measures. Therefore, we have, as a vision, the following general objectives for the promotion of connectivity through the development and sustainability of air transport in the Region to: become a Region where air transport is available, affordable, seamless and sustainable for all our users, ensuring that it is even more accessible and efficient to overcome current logistical challenges; become a Region that plans and integrates civil aviation into the development plans of the States, in order to meet the growing demand for air transport services; become a Region where States and the industry systematically adopt civil aviation safety improvement measures, progressively reducing fatal accidents; become a Region where the culture of air transport security is incorporated into the training and operations of civil aviation organizations; become a Region that encourages and supports civil aviation authorities to succeed in their functions of promoting a safe, orderly and sustainable development of air transport; and become a Region where the growth of air operations is sustainable and keeps stable and to reduce the contribution of carbon emissions to the environment stable. Declaration to Promote Connectivity through the Development and Sustainability of Air Transport in the Pan-American Region – Vision 2020-2035 EXCERPTS FROM THE DECLARATION ICAO Council President Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu told IWAF/4 delegates, “An investment in aviation is an investment in humanity; in a prosperous future for the world’s peoples, businesses and nations; and ultimately in a more assured global peace and security.” 50 | ICAO JOURNAL | ISSUE 1 | 2019 NO COUNTRY LEFT BEHINDGACS/3 TO CONVENE IN THAILAND The ICAO Technical Cooperation Bureau (TCB) organized the first Global Aviation Cooperation Symposium (GACS) five years ago in the fall of 2014. At the heart of the first GACS was establishing a forum covering the full spectrum of civil aviation, so that States and other industry stakeholders could exchange on the challenges they faced. By offering a holistic and comprehensive approach, the Symposium successfully offered a central platform for discussions on key issues, the exchange of views and the latest trends and innovations in air transport, as well as sharing best practices to support a safe and efficient future for global aviation. The theme of the original GACS was “Building Cooperation for the Future of Civil Aviation: Innovation, Growth and Technical Cooperation.” The event was hosted at ICAO Headquarters and attended by more than 400 participants from across the globe. In addition, 35 industry and Government sponsors and exhibitors contributed to ensure the event’s success. Three years later in 2017, TCB collaborated with the Hellenic Civil Aviation Organization (HCAA) and the Athens International Airport (AIA), to organize the second Global Aviation Cooperation Symposium (GACS/2). The theme was “Managing Change: Building a Safe, Secure and Sustainable Aviation Community.” Over 350 participants participated in the event, which included panels, workshops and industry exhibition. This helped to foster a unique forum for regulators, service providers, operators and other industry stakeholders to discuss and share their experiences and best practices in implementing technical cooperation projects, with the aim of fostering a solid aviation community. This year, 2019, TCB will be organizing the third edition of the GACS, this time in close collaboration with the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) and the ICAO Regional Office in Bangkok. The symposium’s theme is “ICAO: Bridging the SARPs Compliance Gap with Quality and Efficiency.” High-level key-note speakers will outline the vision of aviation’s future and how to overcome the challenges we will face as an aviation community. GACS/3 will feature speaker sessions, discussion panels, and workshops covering all main areas of civil aviation, including infrastructure development and compliance improvement through technical expertise. Enabling topics will address cooperation through regional projects, capacity building through training, and project funding and resource mobilization. Moreover, the event will offer a unique opportunity to obtain in-depth knowledge of ICAO’s Technical Cooperation Programme and how it can meet States’ needs. ICAO and CAAT invite all States and other stakeholders to participate in GACS/3. For more information on the event, email gacs@icao.int. GACS/3 || NO COUNTRY LEFT BEHIND || EVENT GACS/3 22-24 July 2019 THEME Global Aviation Cooperation Symposium to address SARPS compliance and capacity building through ICAO technical support programmes. www.ICAO.int | 51 NO COUNTRY LEFT BEHINDGOAL 1 – BRIDGING THE GAP: COMPLYING WITH THE STANDARDS AND RECOMMENDED PRACTICES (SARPS). The Symposium will set the stage of aviation today, underscoring the challenges the aviation community faces in the near future and discuss how best to decrease the SARPs compliance gap in order to build and maintain a safe, secure and sustainable aviation system. GOAL 2 – DETERMINING UNIQUE SOLUTIONS FOR CAPACITY BUILDING THROUGH TECHNICAL COOPERATION AND ASSISTANCE PROJECTS. States will have the occasion to capture commonly found issues, solutions and best practices shared through the presentation of Technical Cooperation and Technical Assistance projects. In order to build a safe, secure and sustainable air transport industry, potential solutions will be discussed, organized in topics, including infrastructure development, training, and capacity building through experts, regional cooperation, and leveraging synergies with development partners. GOAL 3 – PROMOTE THE ROLE ICAO’S TECHNICAL COOPERATION PROGRAMME IN ASSISTING STATES TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS. The Symposium will also provide a general overview of ICAO’s TC Programme services and best practices assisting Member States and regional organizations to bridge the non-compliance gap. GOAL 4 – STRENGTHEN INSTITUTIONAL AND CROSS-INDUSTRY RELATIONSHIPS. The Symposium will bring together ICAO experts, Member States, industry providers, national, regional and international organizations to enhance collaboration between regulators, industry, donors and other stakeholders through technical cooperation. There is a need for increased technical cooperation and assistance across the full spectrum of civil aviation to achieve the goals of the ICAO No Country Left Behind (NCLB) initiative. In this respect, the vision of ICAO’s Technical Cooperation Bureau (TCB) is to enable States to attain a high standard of Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) compliance, thereby reaping the economic and social benefits related to air transport. TCB understands the needs and challenges of the aviation world and from experience knows how to overcome those problems with efficiency and effectiveness. TCB assists States to improve their operational safety, security, and efficiency to contribute to the global and uniform implementation of ICAO SARPs. With more than six decades of experience, and drawing upon all of the technical expertise and knowledge available within ICAO, TCB’s mission is to provide unrivalled in-depth assistance to States with their aviation projects. The TCB Vision The main goals of GACS/3: 52 | ICAO JOURNAL | ISSUE 1 | 2019 NO COUNTRY LEFT BEHIND“Air transport’s contributions to the peace and prosperity of nations, and to their sustainable socio-economic development, has never been more important or pervasive from the global standpoint than it is today. We presently forecast current flight and passenger volumes to double by just the mid-2030s. This is truly a monumental challenge for air transport leaders and planners today, and one which is presently engaging our entire global community in every aspect of aviation’s strategic, technological and operational development,” stated ICAO Secretary General Dr. Fang Liu at the 2 nd Next Generation of Aviation Professionals (NGAP) Global Summit (NGAP/2), held in Shenzhen, China. NEXT GENERATION OF AVIATION PROFESSIONALS NGAP/2 EVENTS 2 nd Next Generation of Aviation Professionals (NGAP) Global Summit (NGAP/2) Model ICAO Forum 12 - 14 December 2018 Wuzhou Guest House, Shenzhen, China HOSTS ICAO Shenzhen Municipal People’s Government of Guangdong Province Chinese Society of Aeronautics and Astronautics Beihang University PARTICIPANTS More than 1000 academic, government and industry representatives from 32 countries and all regions of the world Beihang University THEMES Fast forward to the future Employer challenges now and in the future Women in aviation now and in the future Innovations and solutions to address NGAP challenges Setting up a national NGAP strategy The way forward ICAO’s expanded NGAP Programme Addressing future environmental needs “At the same time as our sector is growing, its workforce is also shrinking due to the inevitable demographics of aging populations, lowering birth rates, and other attrition factors,” she cautioned. “This means fewer air transport professionals being available to pilot future aircraft and to effectively maintain and manage our ever- expanding fleet. These challenges to air transport workforce planning are further aggravated by the increasing number of high-tech careers in other industry sectors which compete with aviation for up and coming technical talent. These and similar dynamics have forced us to recognize that aviation has to do a much better job of both attracting and retaining the skilled workers and managers it requires.” ICAO has recently updated its forecasts for pilots, air traffic controllers, and aircraft technicians: 620,000 pilots will be needed by 2036 to fly the world’s 100-seat-and-larger aircraft. About 80 percent of these future aviators will be new entrants to the profession who are not yet flying today. A similar story is playing out with respect to the future air traffic controllers, maintenance personnel and other technicians needed, as well as hundreds of direct and indirect aviation- related career categories which will potentially be impacted. www.ICAO.int | 53 NEXT GENERATION OF AVIATION PROFESSIONALS“NGAP Global Summits provide a unique opportunity to discover and embark on new relationships and partnerships; these are being focused today around critical foundational needs which will establish the future aviation workforce – for example, the need to more proactively engage and connect to today’s youth, or to do more to promote STEM resource access and assure gender parity when doing so,” Dr. Liu said. “ICAO’s consensus- based approach to air transport progress has long recognized the value of such exchange of knowledge, ideas, and experiences, and certainly the same is true of our NGAP strategies and objectives.” Highlighting the progress being achieved toward previous calls to action raised at last year’s inaugural NGAP Summit, ICAO announced the expansion of its NGAP Programme and a new initiative to support young researchers and innovators. “It is very important that ICAO maintains this NGAP momentum, and just as important that we elevate the scope of these challenges to the global level,” the Secretary General underscored. At a Model ICAO Forum conducted adjacent to the Summit, 180 students participated in discussions on civil aviation topics prepared by ICAO technical experts. The Forum provided a unique opportunity to raise university-level awareness on the role of ICAO on the international stage, and the challenges associated with forging global consensus on critical air transport issues. On the sidelines of the Summit, a range of agreements were also forged between ICAO and some key partners. These included: a new intent to cooperate with Airbus more meaningfully toward NGAP- related and other objectives, a Training Services Agreement with the Shenzhen Airport Group, an MOU with Turkey regarding future cooperation on analytics and data visualization for aviation, and a project with Beihang University focused on NGAP capacity-building, aviation data, and cyber safety and security. An agreement with numerous attending universities encouraged the sustainable establishment of a new International Association of Aviation and Aerospace Education (ALICANTO) – see “New Aero Education Association Launched” on page 55. “This is such a very exciting time in the history of aviation, and a just-as-exciting moment for those of us involved in finding new ways to assure a dedicated and qualified Next Generation of Aviation Professionals,” the Secretary General said. ICAO officials accompanying Dr. Liu in Shenzhen included Mr. Arun Mishra, ICAO Regional Director, Asia-Pacific; Mr. Jiefang Huang, Director of ICAO’s Legal Affairs and External Relations Bureau; Mr. Henry Gourdji, ICAO Head for Strategic Planning, Coordination and Partnerships; Ms. Jiarong Yan, Director of the Office of the Secretary General; Mr. Catalin Radu, ICAO Deputy Director for Aviation Safety; and Mr. James Wan, ICAO Deputy Director, Information Management and General Administration. The objectives of the second Model ICAO Forum was raising awareness on issues pertaining to civil aviation inspiring a new generation of aviation professionals. The Forum engaged 180 university students from 28 different countries. Participants worked together in teams to propose solutions to these aviation case studies: Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Dangerous Air Cargo, Socio-Economic Benefits of Air Transport, Strengthening Aviation Security Systems. A panel of aviation experts awarded top prize to Stream 1/UAS. 54 | ICAO JOURNAL | ISSUE 1 | 2019 NEXT GENERATION OF AVIATION PROFESSIONALSALICANTO’S OBJECTIVES INCLUDE: Create a forum where academics, students, regulators and worldwide industry can meet, exchange ideas, and conduct research surrounding issues and advances in the field of aviation education. Assist members in development of strategies and actions for attracting and educating the next generation of aviation professionals in a sustainable global society. Enhance educational efforts through public awareness of the economic and social importance of civil aviation. Promote gender equality in aviation and support sustainable development in the field. Cooperation with various stakeholders, as well as with governments and international organizations such as ICAO, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Airports Council International (ACI), and others. Maximize cooperation and mutual assistance among higher educational institutions. The new cooperation framework was forged on the sidelines of ICAO’s 2nd Next Generation of Aviation Professionals (NGAP/2) Global Summit in Shenzen, China in mid-December. The signing was observed by Dr. Fang Liu, Secretary General of ICAO. The agreement underscores the importance of the NGAP programme in bringing together States, educational and training institutions, United Nations organizations, industry and other stakeholders to address existing and future aviation personnel shortages. In Chilean mythology, the alicanto is a mythical bird whose wings shine at night with beautiful metallic colours. THE ALICANTO VISION address aviation education and research issues synthesize widely consensual positions ALICANTO signatories More than 30 prominent universities engaged in aviation and aerospace education – ranging from McGill University Institute of Air and Space Law in Canada and Embry-Riddle in the United States to école Nationale de l’Aviation in France, Moscow State Technical University of Civil Aviation in the Russian Federation, Singapore Institute of Technology and Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics in China – signed an agreement in December to form ALICANTO, the International Association of Aviation and Aerospace Education. NEW AERO EDUCATION ASSOCIATION LAUNCHED PROMINENT GLOBAL UNIVERSITIES UNITE TO ADVOCATE FOR AVIATION EDUCATION For more information or to apply for membership, visit the ALICANTO website: https://alicanto.org/. Or submit inquiries to Mr. Pascal Revel, Alicanto Membership Committee Chair, at pascal.revel@enac.fr. NEXT GENERATION OF AVIATION PROFESSIONALS www.ICAO.int | 55ICAO’s NGAP Programme Officer, Ms. Michelle Millar (above), oversees the Alicanto agreement signings during the 2019 NGAP Summit in Shenzhen. Canada: McGill University, Institute of Air and Space Law China: Beijing Institute of Technology, Beihang University, Central South University, Chongqing Jiaotong University, Dalian University of Technology, Jilin University, Guang Zhou Civil Aviation College, Guilin University of Aerospace Technology, Guizhou Institute of Technology, Harbin Engineering University, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, North China Institute of Aerospace Engineering, North University of China, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shenyang Aerospace University, Shenzhen MSU-BIT University, Tongji University, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xihua University, Zhengzhou University of Aeronautics France: École Nationale de l’Aviation Civile Georgia: Georgian Aviation University Italy: Universita Telematica Giustino Fortunato Republic of Korea: Korea National University of Transportation Russian Federation: Moscow State Technical University of Civil Aviation, Samara National Research University Singapore: Singapore Institute of Technology South Africa: University of the Witwatersrand Turkey: Cappadocia University, the University of Turkish Aeronautical Association Ukraine: National Aviation University United States: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University THESE UNIVERSITIES HAVE EXPRESSED THEIR SUPPORT: Australia: University of New South Wales Belarus: Belarusian State Aviation Academy China: University of International Business and Economics Czechia: Brno University of Technology, CVUT Prague France: ISAE Ecole Nationale Superieure de Mecanique et Aerotechnique (ENSMA), ISAE Ecole de l’Air Salon de Provence, Ecole Supérieure des Techniques Aéronautiques et de Construction Automobile Germany: Universität Stuttgart Italy: Politecnico di Milano, Politecnico di Torino, Università degli Studi di Bologna, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II Poland: Politechnika Warszawska Slovakia: University of Zilina, Pan- European University South Africa: University of Pretoria Turkey: Maltepe University, Eskişehir Technical University of Turkey, Ozyegin University, University of Samsun United Kingdom: Coventry University, University Institute of Civil Aeronautics THE 34 FOUNDING SIGNATORIES TO ALICANTO LISTED BELOW HAVE COMMITTED TO INVITING OTHER RELEVANT UNIVERSITIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO JOIN. The launch of ALICANTO is further supported by the Chinese Society of Aeronautics and Astronautics (CSAA), the Aerospace College Alliance of Sino-universities (ARCAS), the Partnership of a European Group of Aeronautics and Space Universities (PEGASUS), the Romanian Aeronautical Association/European Aviation Institute and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation of Turkey. NEXT GENERATION OF AVIATION PROFESSIONALS 56 | ICAO JOURNAL | ISSUE 1 | 2019Next >