ICCAIA - International Coordinating Council of Aerospace Industries Associations

We’re excited to announce that the latest edition of #ICCAIA's Newsletter is now available! Reflecting on a productive 2024, this edition highlights key milestones, updates from our committees and members, news on projects — such as our upcoming conference — and more. Check it out! Read it here: https://lnkd.in/ehANxE-u.

ASD’s Jan Pie has been appointed Chair of ICCAIA - International Coordinating Council of Aerospace Industries Associations. This marks the return of ICCAIA leadership to Europe, following the tradition of alternating between ASD and the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA). Under Jan Pie’s leadership, ICCAIA will continue its focus on global aviation cooperation, with key priorities including sustainability, safety, and workforce development. Read more about how ICCAIA is shaping the future of aviation https://lnkd.in/esK9d4ek

After a productive and successful two years under the leadership of Eric Fanning, President and CEO of Aerospace Industries Association, #ICCAIA is pleased to announce Jan Pie, Secretary General of Aerospace, Security and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD), as its new Chair.   We would like to thank Eric for his dedication and guidance in achieving key milestones for ICCAIA in 2023 and 2024, including the commencement of the expansion of the organization. We warmly welcome Jan and look forward to an impactful time ahead under his direction.   More information available here: https://lnkd.in/eFUPKbVz

Looking back on an eventful and successful year for #ICCAIA, we would like to take this opportunity to wish you a warm, healthy, and joyful holiday season! We are proud to share a brief annual review of 2024, highlighting some key milestones for our team and community: 🔹 We celebrated the inauguration of our expansion programme with our Canadian, Québec (Ministère des Relations internationales et de la Francophonie du Québec), and Montréal (Montréal International) partners, as well as our Board of Directors and the International Civil Aviation Organization. The ICCAIA team doubled in size with the addition of our new directors, Majid Badiey, PMP, MEng., Anouck BARREAUX and Alexandra Paré. 🔹 We joined the International Aviation Climate Ambition Coalition (#IACAC), becoming its first industry member. 🔹 The ICCAIA team and members actively engaged in key ICAO events to set the stage for the next ICAO Assembly, including the 14th Air Navigation Conference, the First Advanced Air Mobility Symposium, the Non-CO2 Aviation Emissions Symposium, and the LTAG Stocktaking Symposium. 🔹 ICCAIA’s panel members and advisors actively participated in ICAO panel discussions and working groups and made significant contributions across all areas, including environmental sustainability, airworthiness, security, CNS/ATM, AAM, heath and facilitation.   🔹 Through the joint efforts of States and industry, significant progress has been made on the Global Aviation and Aerospace Skills Taskforce front. The second meeting, hosted by the UAE GCAA, was held in Abu Dhabi in November, and chaired by Nina Brooks. #GAAST 🔹 Led by Dan Carnelly, we organized a tour of ICCAIA’s Members and Associate Members in the Asia-Pacific region to discuss important issues for the global manufacturing industry and explore how to facilitate links with other Associations and stakeholders in the region, as ICCAIA looks to continue its expansion. 🔹 We had the honor of joining ICAO in celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Chicago Convention and delivering a joint industry declaration, reaffirming our dedication to safe, secure, and sustainable growth. 🔹 ICCAIA supported the creation of Air Transport Action Group (ATAG)’s latest edition of 'Aviation: Benefits Beyond Borders', which was released in December in celebration of #ICAO80. #AviationBenefits https://lnkd.in/g-wvNgd 🔹 We’ve also started preparations for our inaugural in-person 2025 AGM and Conference, scheduled in March. We look forward to a productive year ahead, with continued success, new opportunities, and collaborations with the manufacturing and services sector community, ICAO, and partners from the global aviation ecosystem! ✈️

The collaboration between Global Aviation and Aerospace Skills Taskforce with International Civil Aviation Organization's Next Generation of Aviation Professionals programme will not doubt bring benefits to all and help to accelerate the work on this critical subject. https://lnkd.in/eq3yT8xR

Prepared in partnership with Oxford Economics, Air Transport Action Group (ATAG) has just released the 2024 ‘Aviation: Benefits Beyond Borders’ report. The findings underscore the aviation's vital role in connecting people and businesses worldwide, sustaining millions of jobs, and driving economic growth. The numbers are remarkable and truly speak for themselves! #AviationBenefits Congratulations to ATAG on the release of the report and for highlighting the global aviation industry’s significant economic and social contributions. The #ICCAIA community is proud to be a key player in this dynamic ecosystem! To learn more and view the full report, visit https://lnkd.in/g-wvNgd.

As part of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Extraordinary Session of the Council to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the signing of the Convention on International Civil Aviation in Chicago, #ICCAIA had the privilege of being invited today to make a statement. Eric Fanning, President and CEO of the Aerospace Industries Association and current Chair of the ICCAIA Board of Directors, addressed the audience, expressing his honor in continuing the manufacturing and services industry’s partnership with #ICAO. He reflected on the Chicago Convention’s transformative impact on aviation and reaffirmed the industry's commitment to innovation, safety, and sustainability, including support for ICAO's goals, such as net-zero emissions by 2050.   Additionally, led by Air Transport Action Group (ATAG), the global aviation industry presented a unified declaration to ICAO, celebrating shared achievements, as well as making a collective pledge to support ICAO’s mission. This pledge ensures that aviation remains a key component of a thriving, connected, inclusive, and affordable global air transportation system for both people and goods. https://lnkd.in/e6bBxJg4   In alignment with the #ICAO80 celebrations, today also marks the official release of ATAG’s latest edition of 'Aviation: Benefits Beyond Borders'. The creation of this report was supported by organizations such as ICCAIA. This edition reveals that aviation supports approximately 86.5 million jobs worldwide, contributes 3.9% of global economic activity, transports a third of world trade by value, enables a significant portion of tourist arrivals, and connects people across the globe. More about ABBB: https://lnkd.in/g-wvNgd #AviationThenAndNow #AviationBenefits

What an action packed and productive week with Global Aviation and Aerospace Skills Taskforce! Special thanks to our hosts UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Mohammad Salem, and all members for their valuable insights and contribution. Find out more https://lnkd.in/eM_hh6dH

ICCAIA is proud to be chairing the Global Aviation and Aerospace Skills Taskforce, such a dedicated and enthusiastic group, working towards ensuring a resilient future workforce for aerospace and aviation.

Last night, #ICCAIA had the honour of attending a special reception hosted by Québec’s Premier, Mr. François Legault, to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the signing of the Convention on International Civil Aviation in Chicago. The event was held alongside the President of the ICAO Council, Mr. Salvatore Sciacchitano; ICAO’s Secretary General, Mr. Juan Carlos Salazar; several Council Members; and representatives from observing international organizations. This reception followed International Civil Aviation Organization’s diplomatic visit to the Assemblée Nationale and marked the signing of the Declaration of Intent by Québec’s Minister for International Relations and La Francophonie (Ministère des Relations internationales et de la Francophonie du Québec) Ms. Martine Biron and the ICAO Secretary General. Represented by Mr. Mike Mueller (President and CEO of the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC)\Association des industries aérospatiales du Canada) and Mr. Dan Carnelly (Vice-President of ICCAIA), ICCAIA was privileged to participate in the celebration of this significant milestone. We are proud to continue the tradition of supporting ICAO’s essential work over the past 80 years, contributing to the unity of the skies. #ICAO80