Videoconference, 22-24 May 2023 — The 5th online Best Practices for National Auditors – Cyber Security (basic) training course was delivered in May for aviation security auditors from Austria. During the course, the participants learned about the basic principles applicable to identify and protect critical aviation information and communications technology systems and data against cyber threats.
Videoconference, 24 May 2023 — The Economic Working Group and Network of Chief Economists held their first information sharing session on the topic of labour skills and shortages. The session started with an industry summary from IATA on skills and labour shortages. Updates were then shared by States who had experienced specific challenges in this area in the past 12 months, as well as those who, through specific interventions or the fact of having different market conditions, had thus far avoided significant issues.
Videoconference, 24 May 2023 — The use of hydrogen in commercial aviation and its future integration in the airport systems was the topic addressed at the 19th monthly familiarisation webinar on basic knowledge on aviation and the environment. Seventy-four participants from ECAC Member States, organisations and stakeholders joined this capacity-building activity.
Paris, 23 May 2023 — Optimising States’ SAF production and distribution potential, and preparing to take best advantage of the energy revolution in aviation were highlighted as a major priority by ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar during his address at the 160th meeting of ECAC Directors General of Civil Aviation in Paris on 23 May 2023.
Paris, 23 May 2023 — Directors General of Civil Aviation of ECAC Member States adopted the first ECAC Charter on Diversity and Inclusion. This significant milestone reflects ECAC’s firm belief that diversity and inclusion are fundamental to building a sustainable and innovative air transport sector.
Paris, 23 May 2023 — During DGCA/160, Directors General appointed by acclamation Rannia Leontaridi, (DGCA United Kingdom) as vice-president of ECAC, and David Benito Astudillo (DGCA Spain) as a member of the Coordinating Committee.