ICCAIA is pleased to participate in and support ModelICAO 2026, taking place from 9–12 June 2026 at ICAO Headquarters in Montréal, Canada.

ModelICAO is a student-led simulation of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Assembly and committee discussions, bringing together the next generation of aviation leaders and professionals to engage on key issues shaping the future of international civil aviation.

ICCAIA will also be present at the ModelICAO Careers Fair on 12 June and looks forward to connecting with participating students. Come meet us there!

ICCAIA will host its first Aerospace Leaders@ICAO Meeting on 4-5 June 2026 in Montréal, Canada.

This exclusive, invitation-only half-day event will bring together a select group of senior leaders from aerospace companies, including Senior Vice President and Vice President-level participants, particularly those leading policy and technical teams involved in standard-setting.

The event will be preceded by an invitation-only reception on the evening of 3 June, offering a unique opportunity for industry delegates to engage with ICAO leadership.

The program will feature three roundtable sessions on key themes, interspersed with networking breaks, fostering both structured discussions on strategic policy and regulatory issues and informal exchanges on emerging topics.

Insights from these discussions will help inform long-term industry policy directions and strategic actions aligned with global priorities at ICAO.

The ICAO Aviation Climate Week 2026, centered around the theme One Global Path: Advancing Net-Zero Aviation, will be held from 2 to 4 June 2026, at the ICAO Headquarters, Montréal, Canada. ICCAIA is pleased to participate in the event. 

On Day 1 (2 June), Anouck Barreaux, Director, Environmental Affairs & Air Transport Policy at ICCAIA, will join Session 3 – Aircraft Technology, taking place on 2 June at 14:10. The session will explore recent progress in reducing environmental impacts from aircraft technology, including ICAO’s work on aircraft noise and CO₂ emissions standards, as well as ongoing efforts related to emerging technology aircraft and supersonic operations.

ICCAIA looks forward to contributing to the discussion alongside experts from ICAO, JAXA, EASA, and the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Several ICCAIA member companies will also be represented throughout the event, including Airbus, Boeing, and Bombardier, alongside others from the global aerospace industry. We look forward to connecting with participants throughout the event!

View the full event programme here.

ICCAIA was pleased to participate in the ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS) 2026 in Marrakech from 14 to 16 April, a productive event that brought together stakeholders from across the global aviation ecosystem to discuss key industry priorities and implementation initiatives.

During the symposium, ICCAIA contributed to two Skytalks presentations focused on important topics for the aviation sector: spectrum and the work of the Global Aviation and Aerospace Skills Taskforce (GAAST). The sessions are available to watch on ICAO TV:

• Frequency Spectrum: The Central Nervous System of Aviation – Global Implementation Support Symposium 2026 – ICAO TV
• Global Aviation and Aerospace Skills Taskforce: Delivering Measurable Outcomes – Global Implementation Support Symposium 2026 – ICAO TV

The event also provided an excellent opportunity to engage with ICAO leadership, regional representatives, ICCAIA members, industry partners, and colleagues from across the sector. ICCAIA was particularly pleased to meet with representatives from GIMAS (Groupement des Industries Marocaines Aéronautiques et Spatiales) and discuss continued collaboration with the Moroccan aerospace industry.

ICCAIA is grateful to ICAO and the event host for organizing a successful and impactful symposium.

ICCAIA was proud to chair the 4th Global Aviation and Aerospace Skills Taskforce (GAAST) meeting in Brussels from 12 to 14 November 2025, led by Nina Brooks, ICCAIA Executive Vice President.

The session brought together aviation and aerospace leaders to review progress, reflect on lessons learned, and set priorities for the next phase of GAAST.

Key Outcomes:

• Conducted a lessons-learned exercise, recognizing achievements and the collaborative nature of the taskforce.
• Reviewed and refined GAAST’s vision and mission, and discussed strategic objectives for the next two years.
• Brainstormed and prioritized new deliverables, including communications, events, mentoring, and partnership services.
• Planned enhancements to the repository: moderated content uploads, AI-powered search, multilingual support, and accessibility features by end of 2025.

More details on what’s next will be shared early in 2026.

If you haven’t already, explore the GAAST repository of best practices at https://gaast.aero and consider submitting your own programs.

For submissions or to get involved, contact secretariat@gaast.aero.

From 22 to 24 October 2025, the Chinese Society of Aeronautics and Astronautics (CSAA) and the International Association for Green Aviation (IAGA) will co-organize the 3rd International Conference on Green Aviation (ICGA) in Xi’an, China.

This annual event brings together international organizations, educational and research institutions, companies, authorities, and aviation professionals to raise climate change awareness, exchange cutting-edge research on green aviation, and foster cross-border collab-oration — all in support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and ICAO’s Long-Term Global Aspirational Goal (LTAG).

The conference programme will cover key green aviation topics, including a dedicated session focused on strategies and actions taken by aviation OEMs to reduce carbon emissions. This session will be moderated by Alexe Paré, the Director of Membership, Marketing and Communications at ICCAIA, and will feature speakers from Airbus, COMAC, Honeywell Aerospace APAC, and others.

Whether you’re an industry expert, researcher, or student, all are welcome to join this global gathering dedicated to advancing sustain-able aviation. Register now to secure your place at this most anticipated event: Register for the Conference!

Workshop Details

More about the event:

The High-Level Youth Summit will bring together Assembly delegates to exchange perspectives on workforce, skills, and leadership pathways aligned to the ICAO Next Generation of Aviation Professionals (NGAP) agenda. The Summit promotes practical collaboration across regions in support of ICAO’s Uniting Aviation vision and No Country Left Behind principle.

The event is organized by the United Arab Emirates, in cooperation with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), supported by the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC), Airports Council International (ACI), the International Coordinating Council of Aerospace Industries Associations (ICCAIA), the European Organization for the Safety of Air Navigation (EUROCONTROL), and the Global Aviation and Aerospace Skills Taskforce (GAAST).

Summit Objectives

• Provide a platform for young aviation professionals to engage directly with NGAP themes.
• Build cross-regional networks to accelerate talent pipelines, leadership, and innovation.
• Offer career and capacity-building opportunities through ICAO and industry partners.

For registration, kindly complete the online form.

From 23 September to 3 October 2025, the ICCAIA team and delegation will attend and actively take part in the 42nd Session of the ICAO Assembly (A42), to be held at ICAO Headquarters in Montréal.

From 16 to 20 June, ICCAIA’s Executive Vice President Nina Brooks had a productive and engaging week at the International Paris Air Show 2025. Highlights from the event included:

1. Engaging with Members and Industry Peers
   Met with our members (AAIS, AIAC,  CSAA, FEMIA, MAIA, SJAC) and peers across the industry – including Safran, who hosted an excellent lunch meeting.

2. Exploring Innovation at the Paris Air Lab
   Visited the Paris Air Lab to explore the latest in aviation technology through an interactive, immersive experience. Key topics included digitalization and AI, cybersecurity, quantum technologies, sustainable energy solutions, ultra-efficient aircraft, innovative architectures, light aviation, and emerging air mobility concepts.

3. Panel Discussion on Artificial Intelligence
   Attended a thought-provoking panel featuring Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury, ICAO Council members, and other high-level industry speakers. The focus was on artificial intelligence – a topic set to remain high on ICAO’s agenda in the months and years ahead.

4. Flight to Toulouse with the ICAO Council
   Enjoyed a flight to Toulouse with the ICAO Council, organized by ATR.

5. Airbus Site Visit and Reception
   Met with Airbus executives and experts for in-depth discussions covering various topics. The visit included a tour of the Safety Center, final assembly line, and customer center, and concluded with a warm evening reception hosted by Julie Kitcher (Airbus CSO).

6. Connecting with ATR Leadership
   Continued engaging discussions with ATR’s senior management and technical experts.

7. Collaborating with Industry Associations
   Built new connections with other aerospace industry associations.

Several follow-up actions are already underway, and we look forward to building on the momentum and next steps that emerged from this outstanding event.