Paul Hooper, an aviation economist, discusses the economic ripple effects of Covid-19 on the Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Since countries with limited connectivity heavily depend on tourism, aviation will significantly contribute to their socio-economic development to create a long-term sustainable future. Governments must take leadership and action to implement an efficient framework that aligns with these states’ priorities, potential, and needs. As one of the most vulnerable sectors impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, the SIDS rely on aviation now more than ever to maximize their economies and their contributions.
Learn more about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy on the World Civil Aviation Report - Vol. 4. Available here: https://store.icao.int/en/icao-world-civil-aviation-report-wcar
Ian Knowles, Technical Officer of Air Navigation Bureau at ICAO, explains Performance-based Navigation and how it allows flexibility in building routes in the air system. This navigation method focuses on the performance requirements of an aircraft and not just its capabilities. This is why under...
Explore the passenger's journey and the identity solutions currently being develop to enhance that journey.
Featuring Lousie Cole, Manager of Identity Solutions at IATA.
A brief interview with Simon Deignan, Programme Manager, Travel Document Security at OSCE.
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