Colombia’s Salazar steps into ICAO leadership role

Colombia’s Juan Carlos Salazar has commenced his mandate as the secretary-general of ICAO. “It is a great honour to be assuming this role at this time, and to have the opportunity to help governments and ICAO play an important part in how this sector builds back better and recovers from the global pandemic,” says Salazar. “We are still facing some tremendous challenges to the restoration of global air connectivity today, and with many regions and populations all over the world facing prolonged economic, social, and emotional hardship as a result.” Formerly the director-general of Civil Aviation for Colombia, Salazar replaces China’s Fang Liu in the role heading the UN’s aviation agency. <br/>