Boosting States’ aerodrome certification capacity
Source: ICAO A new agreement between ICAO and Airports Council International (ACI) will enhance support for Governments’ certification of aerodromes to international standards. The agreement, which launched the Aerodrome Certification Implementation Package (iPack) of materials for regulators and airport operators, was signed in Montréal by ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar and the Director General of ACI World Luis Felipe de Oliveira. “ICAO has developed this iPack in partnership with Airports Council International to aid State Civil Aviation Authorities and airport operators in addressing the technical challenges related to the development and implementation of an aerodrome certification programme,” remarked Secretary General Salazar. “Certification of aerodromes by Governments in accordance with ICAO standards is key to assuring the safe development of [...]