The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has signed a supplementary memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC) to work together on improving global aviation safety.

The collaboration will see the enhancement of aviation safety through ICAO's No Country Left Behind initiative.

International Civil Aviation Organisation council president Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu said: "Compliance with ICAO Standards is the prerequisite for accessing international air connectivity and all the socio-economic development opportunities it offers.

“These standards support the safety, security, efficiency and overall sustainability of the aviation network.

"ICAO's No Country Left Behind ensures that States are supported as they address compliance issues.

"This MoU will help build the momentum behind the No Country Left Behind initiative, thereby contributing to the enhancement of the technical and financial assistance it offers to States in need and the broader achievement of sustainable development goals."

"ICAO's No Country Left Behind ensures that States are supported as they address compliance issues."

 As part of the MoU, IAC will also work with lCAO through the framework of European Air Navigation Planning Group (EANPG) and European Regional Aviation Safety Group (RASG-EUR).

Meanwhile, ICAO signed a MoU with South Korea to provide resources and expertise to support its member states that require assistance, and support the sustainability cause of global civil aviation.

The organisation has also signed another MoU to help South Korea in establishing and operating the country’s proposed national aviation museum.


Image: Deal signing between ICAO and Interstate Aviation Committee officials. Photo: courtesy of International Civil Aviation Organisation.