Historic net-zero international flight goal agreed at UN conference

State members of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) adopted a long-term goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, following two weeks of intensive diplomacy at the UN agency’s 41st Assembly, on Friday. The goal for decarbonized air transport, which follows similar commitments from industry groups, will “contribute to the green innovation and implementation momentum,…

An interview with ICAO Bureau Director Michael Gill

By William Railliant-Clark  Montreal, Canada The ICAO Secretariat consists of five bureaus:  the Air Navigation Bureau, the Air Transport Bureau, the Technical Co-operation Bureau, the Legal Affairs and External Relations Bureau, and the Bureau of Administration and Services. The Legal Affairs and External Relations Bureau provides advice and assistance to the ICAO Secretary General and through him to the ICAO…

Ghana’s National I.D Card is now e-passport – ICAO declares

Updated at 11:40 EAT on FEB 11th 2022 A press release from the Office of the Vice President said holders of the Ghana Card will, therefore, be permitted to embark on any flight to Ghana by simply showing the card. This follows recognition of the Ghana Card as a global electronic passport, verified by the…

Kivumbi Speaks in UN-ICAO-AFI-Security & Aviation Safety Summit.

United Nation’s International Civil Aviation Organisation –ICAO on Friday 17th May 2019 concluded its 6th Africa and Indian Ocean (AFI) Aviation Week at Speke Resort Munyonyo-Kampala Uganda which began on 13th May. Uganda was selected by Montreal, Canada based UN Aviation Headquarters to host this remarkable Summit due to multiple factors HICGI News Agency has…