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ICAO to host conference on aviation safety in September

EAW Staff - Mumbai

International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) is slated to host an exclusive aviation safety, security and environment conference titled 'The Way Forward' from September 14-16, in Montreal. This event will be held in collaboration with McGill University and it will precede the ICAO 36th General Assembly (September 18 - 28, 2007).

This conference will bring together industry, governmental, scientific, legal, financial, and academic experts from around the world to address some of the most critical issues facing civil aviation in these times. Panels will address contemporary, cutting-edge issues in aviation technology, law and policy surrounding security, safety, and sustainable development, and attempt to plot a course forward.

Civil aviation faces enormous challenges. Concerns about safety, security and the environment relentlessly plague air transportation. Uncertainty surrounds insurance coverage and potential liability, government regulation and taxation. These developments impact airlines and all industries that rely on aviation - airports, aircraft manufacturers, suppliers, labour, and tourism.

Professionals from civil aviation authorities and transport ministries, airlines, airports, air traffic services providers, aviation security providers as well as personnel of organisations directly involved in supporting the aviation business such as air cargo operators, insurers, risk managers, manufacturers, law and consulting firms, and international and regional organisations are advised to attending the conference. The conference will take place at the The Hilton Montreal Bonaventure Hotel, which is across the street from ICAO Headquarters in Montreal.