ICAO Safety Management for Service Providers and States: now and beyond 2010 EUR/NAT Workshop to be held in Amsterdam at ATC Global 2010 on 10 March 2010
Paris (France), 03 February 2010 - The ICAO European and North Atlantic Office invites you to register to the workshop “ ICAO Safety Management for Service Providers and States: now and beyond 2010 ” co-organised with UBM the organisers of ATC Global 2010 on Wednesday 10th March from 09h30-12h45 at the Amsterdam RAI Exhibition & Congress centre in the Netherlands.
This workshop is mainly for representatives from CAA’s with responsibilities regarding the implementation of safety programmes, and for aviation operators with responsibilities regarding the implementation and/or oversight of safety management systems in the areas of aircraft operations, air traffic services, maintenance of aircraft and aerodrome operations. VIEW THE AGENDA HERE
When and Where
Date:
Wednesday 10h March
Time:
09:30 – 12:45 (Entry from 09:15)
Location:
Room E102 (directions onsite)
Address:
RAI Exhibition & Centre, Europaplein, NL 1078 GZ Amsterdam.
ICAO Performance Based Navigation, from concept to implementation EUR/NAT Workshop to be held in Amsterdam at ATC Global 2010 on 11 March 2010
Paris (France), 03 February 2010 - The ICAO European and North Atlantic Office invites you to register to the workshop ICAO Performance Based Navigation, from concept to implementation co-organised with UBM, the organisers of ATC Global 2010 on Thursday 11th March from 10:00h-13:00h at the Amsterdam RAI Exhibition & Congress centre in the Netherlands. Your input into the proceedings will be particularly valued. VIEW THE AGENDA HERE.
ICAO EUR/NAT Office welcomes its new Regional ATM Officer, Mr. Sven HALLE
Paris (France), 04 January 2010 - Mr. Sven Halle reported for duty today to take up the position of Regional Officer, Air Navigation Systems Implementation (Air Traffic Management) in the ICAO European and North Atlantic Office.
ICAO forging ahead with plans to curb greenhouse gas emissions from international aviation
Montréal (Canada), 21 December 2009 – The International Civil Aviation Organization continues to move forward with its aggressive plan of action to combat climate change even though a deal on bunker (international aviation and maritime) fuels was not reached at the Conference of the Parties (COP/15) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change held in Copenhagen from 7 to 18 December.
ICAO Language Proficiency Requirements Implementation Workshop to be held in Rome (Italy) from 3 to 5 March 2010. Deadline for application is February 24, 2010. The Workshop is free of charge.
Paris (France), 1 February 2010 - The ICAO European and North Atlantic Office is honored to announce that the Language Proficiency Requirements Implementation Workshop, upon kind invitation of the Italian Civil Aviation Authority - ENAC, shall be held in Rome on 3-5 March 2010.
The Workshop will provide the opportunity to States to exchange information and experience on training issues related to language proficiency requirements implementation, such as States’ regulations on training and the role of the civil aviation authorities, service providers and aircraft operators.
The Workshop is intended for representatives of States’ authorities, training managers of air navigation service providers and aircraft operators and teachers of aviation English.
Please note that the Workshop is free of charge, will be conducted in the English language and that the deadline for nomination of delegates is February 24, 2010.
ICAO Regional Officer, Jacques Vanier, retires after 28 years of service in the Organization
Paris (France), 1 January 2010 - After 28 years of service in ICAO, Jacques Vanier retired on 29 May 2009 leaving his position as Regional Officer (Air Traffic Management) at the Paris-based EUR/NAT Office.
Air Transport Records Worst-Ever Performance In 2009
Montreal (Canada), 18 December 2009 – Scheduled passenger traffic on airlines of Member States of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) declined some 3.1 percent overall in 2009 compared to 2008, according to preliminary figures released today by the Organization.
Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum in the Eastern part of the ICAO European Region: Following political go ahead, Eurasia States also agreed to an Implementation Master Plan of the relevant ICAO Standard.
Paris (France), 17 December 2009 – Today, 23 delegates representing 6 States of the Eastern Part of the ICAO European Region officially approved the Master Plan of a common Programme set to implement the Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum ICAO standard in the relevant area by 17 November 2011.
From right to left: Mr. Igor M. Alexandrov, Deputy Director of the Department of the State Policy in Civil Aviation of the Russian Federation and Chairman of the EURASIA Task Force and Mr. Karsten Theil, ICAO EUR/NAT Office Regional Director
ICAO 51st EANPG : More than 50 Safety and Efficiency-related recommendations and proposals issued by States today
ICAO EUR/NAT Office to work as single focal point for SESAR-Next/Gen harmonization for Oceanic purposes
Czech Republic to hold three international aviation safety training events in April and May 2010
The Czech Republic informed the European Air Navigation Planning Group (EANPG) that three international aviation safety training events would take place in Prague in April and May 2010:
Aircraft Accident Investigation Course (Prague 19-30, April 2010)
Safety Management Systems Workshop (Prague 3-7, May 2010)
Human Factors in Aviation Maintainance (Prague 10-12, May 2010)
Detailed information for these events can be found at the following website address: www.scsi-inc.com
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International civil aviation day 2009 highlights ICAO’s historic contribution to the global community
Montréal, 1 December 2009 – “65 years of empowering the global community through aviation” is the theme of the 2009 edition of International Civil Aviation Day, celebrated annually on 7 December to mark the creation of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) on that day in 1944. PRESS RELEASE
ICAO Safety Management Systems Course held in Turkey from 2 to 6 November 2009
Antalya (Turkey), 6 November 2009 - An essential component of the ICAO Strategic Objectives Key Activity A8 – Support the implementation of safety management systems across all safety-related disciplines in all States – is the development and delivery of Safety Management Systems (SMS) training courses in all ICAO Regions. The main purpose of these courses is to assist States in the implementation of safety management provisions of Annex 1 - Personnel Licensing, Annex 6 – Operation of Aircraft, Annex 8 – Airworthiness of Aircraft, Annex 11 – Air Traffic Services, Annex 13 – AircraftAccident and Incident Investigation and Annex 14 – Aerodromes.
ICAO State Safety Programme Implementation Course : 28 Officers from Poland and Bulgaria passed final examination in Warsaw
Paris (France), 16 October 2009 – Today, 26 officers from Poland and 2 from Bulgaria passed the final examination of the latest International Civil Aviation Organization State Safety Programme (SSP) Implementation Course held in Warsaw on request of the Polish Civil Aviation Office.
States Affirm Intent To Work Through ICAO In Tackling Climate Change
Montreal (Canada), 9 October 2009 – Member States of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) representing 93% of commercial air traffic today approved a Declaration affirming their commitment to address aviation emissions that contribute to climate change by working through ICAO.
Paris (France), 7 October 2009 – As part of the ICAO European and North Atlantic policy to foster cooperation and exchange of information with States in the European Region, this Office was pleased to host a one day familiarization course on 7 October 2009 for nine officers from the Finnish Civil Aviation Authority.
ICAO Performance Based Navigation workshop took in Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg (Russian Federation), 27-29 October 2009 - The Workshop was kindly hosted by the Civil Aviation University of Saint Petersburg and organised by ICAO EUR/NAT Office, Eurocontrol and FAA.The Workshop was geared towards implementation of the ICAO PBN Concept as laid down in ICAO PBN Manual Doc 9613 and as agreed by the ICAO Assembly Resolution 36-23.
ICAO EUR/NAT Regional Director congratulates Nikki Goldschmid and Patricia Cuff on the upgrading of their posts.
Paris (France), 23 October 2009 – The ICAO EUR/NAT Regional Director, Mr Karsten Theil, congratulated Ms. Nikki Goldschmid and Ms. Patricia Cuff on the upgrading of their posts, officially approved by the Organization in recognition of their willingness and capability to take on supplementary tasks of a more complicated nature.
MASK 2009, II Parliamentary Day of the Russian Federation – ICAO EUR/NAT Director congratulates the Russian Federation and Eurasian States on their RVSM decisions and cooperation with ICAO.
Moscow (Russian Federation), 29 September 2009 – On the occasion of the II Parliamentary Day of the Russian Federation, the ICAO EUR/NAT Regional Director, Mr Karsten Theil, congratulated the Russian Federation and other Eurasian States on their decision to reduce simultaneously their vertical separation minimum (read related article below).
Russian Federation Deputy Minister of Transport announced the implementation of ICAO compliant Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) by November 17, 2011. Five former Soviet Union States and Mongolia target the same deadline.
With such a deadline, the entire geographical area (56 Member States) falling within the ICAO European and North Atlantic Office’ competence will be RVSM compliant.
Paris (France), 22 September 2009 - The Russian Federation is set to implement ICAO-compliant Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum* in its vast airspace within two years, paving the way to parallel implementation by Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
Overview and applicability dates of latest Safety Management related Standards and Recommended Practices approved by ICAO Members States.
Paris (France), 18 September 2009 – After the final approval by ICAO Member States of the latest Standard and Recommended Practices (SARPs) proposed early this year by the ICAO Council, 14 amendments to 11 specific Annexes to the Convention of the International Civil Aviation Organization became effective on 20 July 2009 (see complete list of all Annex amendments).
Technical Assistant, Nikki Goldschmid, celebrates 30 years of service at ICAO EUR/NAT
Paris (France), 9 September 2009 – The staff of the ICAO EUR/NAT Office gathered together yesterday to celebrate more than 30 years of service for a colleague who is considered by most the Office’s “living database” with regard to administrative and technical expertise within the Technical Team. Nikki Goldschmid, in fact, joined the Paris Office in 1979 and since then she has been appreciated for her reliability and sharpness as well as for her pleasant personality.
Flexible Use of Airspace – Just one possible benefit from improved military/civilian cooperation
Chisinau (Republic of Moldova), 6 August 2009 – Thanks to the generous invitation of the the Transport Agency of the Republic of Moldova and MOLDATSA, the air navigation services provider, the ICAO European and North Atlantic Office conducted a workshop on the Flexible Use of Airspace (FUA). As defined in the Global Air Navigation Plan, the FUA concept is based on the principle that airspace should not be designated as purely military or civilian, but rather a continuim in which all user requirements are accomodated to the greatest possible extent. 35 participants from 12 States and two international organisations took part in the workshop, the main goal of which was to “demystify FUA”.
Amendments to Annexes 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14 and 15: ICAO 190 Member States are required to state their official position by 20 July, 2009.
Amendments include: tighter State measures to prevent the spread of disease by air travel; reclassification of runway incursion severity; framework for State Safety Programme maintenance, enhancement of heliport safety etc. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has officially asked its 190 Member States to state their position regarding 14 amendments to certain international Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) recently adopted by the ICAO Council, in order to further improve aviation safety and efficiency globally.
ICAO EUR/NAT Safety Management Courses: 18 Top Civil Aviation Officers From 3 States Passed A Final Examination Today In Berne
Berne (Switzerland), 19 June 2009 - Today, 18 officers from Switzerland, United Kingdom and Germany with responsibilities regarding the implementation and/or oversight of aviation safety management systems (SMS), passed the final examination of the latest ICAO EUR/NAT Safety Management System (SMS) course held in Berne (Switzerland) from 15 to 19 June 2009.
Paris (France), 11 June 2009 – Two back to back workshops on low visibility procedures and approach procedure with vertical guidance were organised by ICAO EUR/NAT Office on 9-10 and 11 June 2009 in Paris.
ICAO drives pandemic contingency plans for aviation sector
Montreal (Canada), 20 May 2009 – The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has intensified efforts to assist Member States in developing effective and globally harmonized national contingency plans in the event of a pandemic caused by Influenza A (H1N1).
Language Proficiency Implementation: 50 raters from 10 Eastern European States attended a workshop held in Russia by the ICAO EUR/NAT Office
Ulyanovsk (Russian Federation), 29 May 2009 - Thanks to the kind invitation of the Ulyanovsk Higher Civil Aviation School, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) European and North Atlantic Office held a workshop for Language Proficiency raters which aimed at assisting States in taking further steps towards full implementation of the ICAO related requirements.
ICAO EUR/NAT Regional Officer (Meteorology) to join the World Meteorological Organization after serving seven years in ICAO
Paris (France), 18 May, 2009 – Meteorologist Dimitar Ivanov, having served in ICAO for seven years, two of which were in the EUR/NAT Office, has joined the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on 18 May 2009.
Dimitar Ivanov and Karsten Theil (EUR/NAT Office Regional Director) (see full-size photo)
Associate Expert Christoph Kaupat now working with the Asia Pacific Office
Mr. Christoph Kaupat, Associate Expert, initially from the ICAO EUR/NAT Regional Office, has transferred to the Asia Pacific Office where he is now working for the Regional Programme of the Technical Co-Operation Bureau. Mr Kaupat is the focal point in the Region for Technical-Cooperation related requests from all ICAO States. There are approximately 100 active Technical Co-operation projects in the Asia Pacific Region to this date.
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Global Air Traffic Management Forum On Civil/Military Cooperation. ICAO Headquarters, Montreal (Canada),19 to 21 October 2009.
Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air : ICAO first course in the European Region trained 22 inspectors.
Tashkent (Uzbekistan), 27 March, 2009 - In support of the International Civil Aviation Organization Strategic Objective A5* as well as requests from civil aviation authorities, the Organization delivered its first training course for Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air Inspectors ever held in the ICAO European Region.
Aviation victim compensation: more than 80 delegates from 35 States and Organizations were briefed in Paris on upcoming ICAO international aviation law proposals in view of the Montréal Diplomatic Conference
Paris (France), 26 March 2009 – With the nearing of the Montréal Diplomatic Conference during which ICAO Member States will be called to discuss two innovative international draft aviation Conventions on compensation to third party victims, preparatory Regional Legal Seminars are experiencing an increasing success.
ATC Global 2009 visitors to be informed about ICAO European and North Atlantic activities through distribution of new Regional Report.
Paris (France), 10 March 2009 – The ICAO European and North Atlantic Office (EUR/NAT) will distribute copies of its Regional Report at the ATC Global 2009, an international event for the ATM-ATC community which will take place in Amsterdam from 17 to 19 March.
ICAO Legal Seminar, Paris, France, 25 to 26 March 2009.
Attendance at this seminar is by invitation to ICAO Member States within a specific region. For further information, please contact Legal Affairs and External Relations Bureau at LEB@icao.int.
ICAO Safety Management courses: 30 top civil aviation officials from 6 states passed a final examination today in Bucharest
Bucharest (Romania), 6 February 2009 – Today, 30 representatives from 6 States with responsibilities regarding the implementation and/or oversight of aviation safety management systems (SMS), passed the final examination of the latest ICAO Safety Management System (SMS) course held in Bucharest from 2 to 6 February 2009.
ICAO EUR/NAT Office welcomes its new Office Systems and Facilities Manager, Mr. Lino Lazo Silva
Paris (France), 14 September 2009 – Mr Lino Lazo Silva reported for duty today to take up the position of Office Systems and Facilities Manager in the ICAO European and North Atlantic Office.
ICAO EUR/NAT Office welcomes its new secretary, Ms. Isabelle HOFSTETTER
Paris (France), 1 September 2009 – Ms. Isabelle Hofstetter reported for duty today to support with her multilingual secretarial skills the ICAO European and North Atlantic Office.
ICAO EUR/NAT Office welcomes its new Meteorology Officer, Mr. Greg BROCK
Paris (France), 27 July 2009 – Mr Greg Brock reported for duty to take up the position of Technical Regional Officer, Air Navigation Systems Implementation (Meteorology) in the ICAO European and North Atlantic Office.
Volcanic Ash Awareness Workshop organized by the ICAO EUR/NAT Office on the 23 and 24 June, 2009.
Catania (Italy), 25 June 2009 - Thanks to the kind support from ENAV SPA, the Italian Company for Air Navigation Services, the ICAO European and North Atlantic Office organized a Workshop on Volcanic Ash Awareness that was held in Catania (Italy) from 23 to 24 June 2009. The Workshop was chaired by Raúl Romero, Technical Officer (Meteorology) for the ICAO Air Navigation Bureau.
ICAO State Safety Programme (SSP) Implementation Course: 31 officers from 15 States and 2 International Organizations passed final examination
Paris (France), 12 June 2009 – Today, 25 officers from 15 States and six representatives from two International Organizations passed the final examination of the latest International Civil Aviation Organization State Safety Programme (SSP) Implementation Course held at the Paris-based ICAO EUR/NAT Regional Office from 9 to 12 June 2009.
FUA (Flexible Use of Airspace) for the States in the eastern part of the ICAO EUR Region on 4-6 august 2009 in Chisinau (Moldova)
PBN (Performance Based Navigation) for the States in the eastern part of the ICAO EUR Region on 13-15 October 2009 in Saint-Petersburg (Russia)
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ICAO Safety Management Systems (SMS) Courses held in Estonia and Kyrgyzstan
One of the Strategic Objectives of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) for 2005 to 2010, approved by the ICAO Council at the thirteenth meeting of its 173rd Session, is Strategic Objective A: Safety – Enhance global civil aviation safety, Key Activity A8: Support the implementation of safety management systems across all safety-related disciplines in all States.
ICAO Senior Admistrative Assistant, Eileen Murdoch, retires after 37 years of service
Paris (France), 2 June 2009 - After 37 years of service as Senior Administrative Assistant in the EUR/NAT Office, Eileen Murdoch retired on 29 May 2009.
Two new Treaties Adopted by international conference on air law
Montreal (Canada), 12 May 2009 – Two new air law conventions setting out international compensation and liability rules for damage caused by aircraft to third parties were adopted by a diplomatic conference hosted by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), from 20 April to 2 May 2009.
ICAO EUR/NAT Office welcomes its new Administrative Officer : Ms. Tamara Roura
Paris (France), 4 May 2009 – Ms. Tamara Roura reported for duty on 4 May 2009 to take up the position of Administrative Officer in the International Civil Aviation EUR/NAT Office.
ICAO EUR/NAT Director awarded the bulgarian ATS authority (BULATSA) with a certificate of excellence on the occasion of its 40th anniversary
Sofia (Bulgaria), 27 February 2009 – The ICAO Regional Director European and North Atlantic awarded the Bulgarian ATS Authority (BULATSA) with a certificate of excellence in the provision of air navigation services on the occasion of its 40 th anniversary.
“The ATSA of Bulgaria that we see today has fully demonstrated its ability to cope with the development and growth of the sector of which it is an essential element, and it has been quick to respond to changing requirements,” said Karsten Theil during the ceremony in which he handed out the certificate to BULATSA Director General, Emanuil Radev (photo below).
From left to right: BULATSA Director General, Emanuil Radev, and ICAO Regional Director European and North Atlantic,
Karsten Theil.
ICAO Secretary General awards Standard and Procedures Officer, Nicolas Rallo, with the Organization’s Certificate of Merit.
Paris (France), 3 February 2009 - The Secretary General of ICAO, Mr. Taïeb Chérif, awarded Nicolas Rallo with the Organization Certificate of Merit in appraisal of his special achievements and outstanding dedication towards aviation safety objectives.
ICAO Universal Safety Oversight Audit: 51 additional safety officials formed by ICAO to assist their States throughout the Organization’s safety audit process.
Bucharest (Romania), 16 January 2009 - In support of its safety-related strategic objectives, ICAO organized and conducted a workshop on the preparation, conduct and reporting of an ICAO Safety Oversight Audit for European and North Atlantic States.
The workshop, attended by 51 participants from 13 States, was held in Bucharest from 12 to 16 January 2009 thanks to the kind invitation of Romania.
The ICAO EUROPEAN AIR NAVIGATION PLANNING GROUP celebrates its fiftieth meeting
Paris (France),8 December 2008 - The ICAO European Air Navigation Planning Group (EANPG), the most important aviation coordination forum for the 55 States of the European Region of ICAO, will celebrate its 50th meeting on 8 December by hosting a special Conference in Paris. Entitled “A Single Sky - challenges for the next 50 meetings”, the EANPG/50 Conference will address the major challenges facing civil aviation in Europe as well as expectations relating to activities designed to support the Strategic Objectives of ICAO. The event is open to news media.
WATRS Plus Project: the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) praises the ICAO EUR/NAT Office‘s “invaluable support” for the redesigning of oceanic airspace.
Paris (France) 5 November, 2008 - The ICAO EUR/NAT Office’s support to the United States in implementing a complete redesigning of oceanic routes, and a reduced lateral separation standard on the same area – known as WATRS Plus Project- has been “invaluable.”
Mr. Ramirez (on the right) hands the FAA official thank you letter to Mr. Theil - see full size picture
Mr. Léon Vonlanthen newly appointed Safety Regional Officer.
Paris (France), 1st October 2008 - Mr. Léon Vonlanthen reported for duty to take the position of Safety Regional Officer in the ICAO European and North Atlantic Office.
NAT MNPS Airspace Operations Manual, Edition 2008, is now available
Paris (France), 27 August 2008 – NAT MNPS Airspace Operations Manual, Edition 2008, is now available, click here to access the document.
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ICAO Safety Management Courses for States (SMS) Malahide, Ireland from 7 to 11 July 2008
Paris (France), 16 July 2008 – In response to the ICAO State letter of 30 June 2006 (AN 12/46-06/52) proposing to States assistance in implementing the safety management systems (SMS), the Irish Civil Aviation Authority invited ICAO to conduct the SMS course in Ireland.
Baku (Azerbaijan), 19 December 2008 - In response to the ICAO State letter of 30 June 2006 (AN 12/46-06/52) proposing to States assistance in implementing the safety management systems (SMS), the Republic of Azerbaijan State Civil Aviation Administration invited ICAO to conduct the SMS course in Baku.
Advanced Accident Prevention and Investigation (Aviation) Course will be open for enrolment
Prague (Czech Republic), 5 November, 2008. The Czech Ministry of Transport (MOT) announced today that Advanced Accident Prevention and Investigation (AAPI) Course will be open for enrolment. The Course will be held from 20 April to 1 May 2009 in Prague.
Safety Officer Michel Béland retires after 10 years of service at ICAO and almost 40 years in the aviation industry.
Paris (France), 24 October 2008 – After over 40 years of experience in the aviation industry, Michel Béland retires leaving the Regional Safety Officer position at the ICAO EUR/NAT Office. He started flying aeroplanes in 1966 and has unfortunately reached the ICAO mandatory retirement age.
Administrative Officer Noël Marie-Jeanne retires after 25 years of service. The Organization awards him with the ICAO Gold Medal
Paris (France), 24 September 2008 – ICAO has awarded Mr. Noel Marie-Jeanne, the Paris Office Administrative Officer, with the Organization’s Gold Medal. “It is not easy to get this kind of recognition and I am very happy to give this ICAO Gold Medal to you,” said Karsten Theil, the Regional Office Director, during Noël’s retirement ceremony held today in the ICAO premises (see photo below).
Riga (Latvia), 19 September 2008 - In response to the ICAO State letter of 30 June 2006 (AN 12/46-06/52) proposing to States assistance in implementing the safety management systems (SMS), the Latvian Civil Aviation Agency invited ICAO to conduct an SMS course in Latvia.
New and emerging ATM programmes the focus of ICAO forum
Montreal (Canada), 11 September 2008 – New air traffic management (ATM) systems being developed by the United States and Europe are consistent with the ICAO global ATM framework designed to provide optimum safety, security, efficiency and sustainability of flight operations worldwide.
Paris (France), 8 September 2008 – We have launched a new web page on the EUR and NAT activities related to volcanic ash avoidance. Click here to access it.
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ICAO EUR/NAT Office to serve Israel in its area of accreditation as of 1 September 2008
Paris (France) - 1 September 2008 - Starting today, Israel is the 55 th Member State to which the European and North Atlantic Office of ICAO is accredited.
