ICAO recovery task force aims for first outcomes by end of May

Representatives from 36 countries on the governing council of ICAO have established an aviation recovery task force and aims to have its first outcomes by the end of May. ICAO says the mission of the new task force is to identify and recommend ”strategic priorities and policies” for states and industry operators in the restoration of international air transport. “In these uncertain times and exceptional circumstances, ICAO is being called upon to rescue international air transport and facilitate the resumption of operations,” said ICAO council president Salvatore Sciacchitano, addressing the first meeting of the task force. “As we know, air connectivity is critical to economic and sustainable development in every region of the world. Consequently, an effective recovery of international air transport is essential to support the post Covid-19 pandemic worldwide economic recovery,” he adds. ICAO says the new task force is composed of council members and high-level aviation industry representatives including the director generals of all major air transport industry associations. <br/>