ICAO Global Seminar And UAE Sustainable Aviation Market Highlight International Commitment In Abu Dhabi

The Fourth ICAO Global Seminar on Implementation Support 2025, alongside the first UAE "Global Sustainable Aviation Market" initiative, recently concluded in Abu Dhabi. The event featured 30 discussion sessions and interactive workshops, attracting 135 notable speakers, 51 exhibitors, 36 organisational partners, and 2,135 professionals from aviation, energy, and technology sectors.

Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director-General of the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), emphasised the significant international participation. He stated that this reflects a global commitment to advancing a sustainable aviation system. The seminar also marked record ministerial attendance compared to previous editions.

Al Suwaidi highlighted the signing of 36 bilateral and multilateral agreements during the events. These included government cooperation programmes and commercial partnerships. Notably, two agreements were signed between the GCAA and ICAO to support research for the "Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Aviation Award," valued at US$1 million.

The GCAA also entered into nine cooperation agreements with countries such as Jordan, Libya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Kazakhstan. These agreements focus on exchanging expertise, enhancing air transport services, and developing training programmes.

ICAO signed 19 agreements with participating countries aimed at improving the international civil aviation system. This aligns with ICAO's goal of ensuring no country is left behind in transitioning to sustainable aviation fuel production and financing worldwide.

The accompanying exhibition saw five commercial and investment partnerships announced. These involve companies specialising in electric aircraft development and vertical airport infrastructure, supporting the shift towards more sustainable aviation practices.

Al Suwaidi noted that these developments indicate a positive international consensus on accelerating sustainable aviation fuel production. This aligns with ICAO's objectives for global aviation sustainability.

With inputs from WAM