ICAO Asia and Pacific Regional Office

26/03/2026

The ICAO APAC Office was pleased to welcome the IATA Asia Pacific Delegation on 25 March 2026 for a productive meeting focused on strengthening regional collaboration. Leadership and staff shared updates on key regional priorities, capacity building initiatives, and shared focus areas, including air traffic management, aerodrome operations, safety, security, facilitation, and environmental sustainability. The discussion also covered ongoing technical assistance and regional cooperation efforts. Both organizations reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing collaboration and advancing a safe, secure, and sustainable aviation sector across the Asia Pacific region.

10/03/2026

Celebrating International Women’s Day with an Inspiring New Opportunity!

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the ICAO Asia and Pacific (APAC) Regional Office are pleased to announce the launch of the “Gender Equality in Aviation Short Video Contest” for Southeast Asia.

In recognition of International Women's Day, we’re calling on students and apprentices across ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) to bring their creativity, storytelling, and digital talents to advocate for gender equality in aviation.
Create a powerful, social media-ready short video that shines a light on gender equality in aviation and inspires others to join the movement.
The contest aims to inspire young talent to:
• Raise awareness about the importance of gender balance in the aviation sector
• Challenge stereotypes and highlight real opportunities for women and men
• Showcase diverse aviation career paths
• Propose ideas and reflections that contribute to a more inclusive and equitable aviation community
Let your voice be heard. Let your creativity soar.
🔗 Learn more about eligibility, deadlines, prizes, and how to participate:
https://www.icao.int/APAC/icao-apac-activities
https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/gender-equality-aviation
Let’s work together to make aviation a field where everyone can rise.

10/03/2026

✨ Celebrating International Women’s Day 2026! ✨

On Monday, 9 March 2026, the ICAO APAC Regional Office, together with the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), proudly hosted a vibrant half day event under the theme “Careers Beyond the Horizon: Boundless Opportunities in Aviation.”
The programme aimed to inspire students to explore the exciting world of aviation and envision themselves in dynamic, high impact careers across the sector. ✈️
With participation from regulators, airports, airlines, universities, and training institutions, students had the opportunity to discover diverse pathways and learn about the many opportunities shaping the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals (NGAP).
🌟 The event opened with remarks from the Regional Director, ICAO APAC, followed by the Deputy Director General of CAAT, setting an inspiring tone for the day.
🎤 Speakers shared insights on career trajectories, essential skills for future aviation roles, and the evolving landscape of Thailand’s aviation industry.
🚀 Students were energized by information on emerging job opportunities and the announcement of an upcoming aviation career fair hosted by Aerothai, Thai Airways, and other partners.
A heartfelt thank you to all participants and supporters for empowering the future leaders who will shape the skies of tomorrow. 💙🌏

09/03/2026

This year, ICAO is marking International Women’s Day under the theme “Charting Your Course: Empowerment Through Skill-Building and Leadership.”

The theme reflects the importance of equipping women with the skills and leadership opportunities needed to thrive in aviation, in line with ICAO’s Strategic Plan 2026–2050 https://www.icao.int/about-icao/Council/strategic-plan-2026-2050 which identifies the empowerment of women and the attraction of young people as important enablers of the sector’s future.
To mark the occasion on Friday 6 March, ICAO HQ hosted a special event bringing together its staff, representatives from the ICAO Council, industry leaders and local students at its headquarters in Montréal. Two panel discussions featured perspectives from across the aviation community, exploring women’s experiences in aviation and sharing practical insights on leadership and career development. The event was livestreamed on ICAO TV. https://www.icao.tv/events/international-women-s-day-2026

The event also highlighted ICAO initiatives supporting women’s participation in aviation, including the upcoming Global Aviation Gender Summit 2026 held in partnership with IATA and UN Women, as well as the Landmark Study on Women in Global Aviation, which will be undertaken this year to better understand and advance gender equality in the sector.
Through such initiatives, ICAO continues to support an aviation sector in which talent, ambition, and leadership can flourish, for the benefit of global aviation and the communities it serves.

22/12/2025

✈️ ICAO PSIDS COORDINATION MEETING ✈️

Hosted by CAA Fiji from 4–5 December 2025 in Nadi, Fiji, the second coordination meeting brought together the Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS), along with partner States and organizations, with a clear focus on strengthening collaboration and advancing shared priorities. Building on the foundation of our first workshop in 2024, the meeting further refined strategies, aligned understanding, and reinforced the importance of safe and secure civil aviation oversight. Discussions underscored the value of unity and the need for consistent coordination—supported by ICAO and assistance donors—to achieve sustainable results.

The coordination meeting also demonstrated the ongoing commitment of PSIDS to working cohesively in addressing pressing issues. By coming together, States reaffirmed their dedication to mutual support and constructive dialogue. The meeting reflected on past progress while setting the stage for future deliverables, recognizing that each meeting, training session, and workshop contributes to strengthening civil aviation across the Pacific.

22/12/2025

From ICAO APAC RO & RSO

09/12/2025

International Civil Aviation Day: ICAO is advocating for safe and sustainable air transport for all
https://www.icao.int/news/international-civil-aviation-day-icao-advocating-safe-and-sustainable-air-transport-all

Features:
🌏✈️ 2025 International Civil Aviation Day Statement by ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano

🌏✈️ 2025 International Civil Aviation Day Statement by ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar

International Civil Aviation Day: ICAO is advocating for safe and sustainable air transport for allMontréal, 5 December 2025 - ICAO's Strategic Plan for 2050 is the focus of this International Civil Aviation Day (7 December), which is taking place under the theme "Safe Skies and a Sustainable Futur...

05/12/2025

🌏 As international civil aviation enters a new era marked by unprecedented challenges and opportunities, ICAO presents its comprehensive strategic-plan-2026-2050. With air traffic projected to reach 12.4 billion passengers by 2050, this plan guides our sector toward a more safe, secure, economically viable, efficient, and environmentally sustainable future. ICAO has identified six Strategic Goals to achieve and support its vision and mission. They serve as the guiding principles for the outcomes that ICAO strives to achieve, forming the foundation for all programmes, projects, and activities.
✈️ Every Flight is Safe and Secure
✈️ Aviation is Environmentally Sustainable
✈️ Aviation Delivers Seamless, Accessible, and Reliable Mobility
for All
✈️ No Country Left Behind
✈️ The International Civil Aviation Convention and other Treaties,
Laws and Regulations address all Challenges
✈️ The Economic Development of Air Transport Assures the
Delivery of Economic Prosperity and Societal Well-Being for All

https://www.icao.int/about-icao/Council/strategic-plan-2026-2050

04/12/2025

This year’s theme for the International Civil Aviation Day 2025 taking place on 7 December 2025 - Safe Skies & Sustainable Future For All - highlights ICAO's Essential Aspirations that anchor ICAO’s new Strategic Plan 2026 - 2050 :
• Zero fatalities
• Net-zero carbon emissions
• Accessible Air Transport for All
https://www.icao.int/about-icao/Council/strategic-plan-2026-2050

03/12/2025

🌏 International Civil Aviation Day 2025 ( ) is taking place on 7 December 2025 ✈️✈️✈️

👉 International Civil Aviation Day was established in 1994 as part of ICAO’s 50th anniversary activities. In 1996, pursuant to an ICAO initiative and with the assistance of the Canadian Government, the United Nations General Assembly officially recognized 7 December as International Civil Aviation Day in the UN system. The purpose of International Civil Aviation Day is to help generate and reinforce worldwide awareness of the importance of international civil aviation to the social and economic development of States, and of the unique role of ICAO in helping States to cooperate and realize a truly global rapid transit network at the service of all mankind.

🌏 As the UN and world nations have now adopted Agenda 2030, and embarked on a new era in global sustainable development, the importance of aviation as an engine of global connectivity has never been more relevant to the Chicago Convention’s objectives to look to international flight as a fundamental enabler of global peace and prosperity. 🌏✈️