Aviation Development | Sustainable Development of Aviation Globally

Air transport is a very important tool for national, regional and global economic growth, social integration and overall sustainable development. It facilitates international trade and tourism, creates jobs, supports local businesses, stimulates foreign investments, and contributes to Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

It is therefore important for States and society to take full advantage of the safe and rapid interconnectivity that air transport offers for travel, tourism and trade for citizens and businesses. For Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) in particular, air transport connectivity is an existential requirement for their development, prosperity and integration into the community of nations.

However, there is a lack of uniform aviation development globally and unfortunately many developing States, in particular, are yet to realise the full potentials and benefits of a virile and growing air transport industry.

iPADIS therefore supports aviation development globally to ensure that no country is left behind. It promotes a ‘Aviation Benefits for All’ strategy, underscoring the importance of aviation to the attainment of many of the UN Sustainable development goals (SDGs).

Poverty reduction – iPADIS promotes the benefits of air transport services to remote communities, as well as those affected by conflict and natural, health and climate-related disasters.

Training and Capacity building – iPADIS contributes to inclusive and equitable quality education for all by partnering with like-minded entities to provide aviation training and scholarships to less privileged communities.

Gender Equality – iPADIS advocates against all forms of discrimination, sexual violence, harassment and exploitation against women and girls in the aviation industry.

Worker’s welfare – iPADIS supports entrepreneurship and job creation, and promotes the welfare of aviation workers, including effective measures to discourage all forms of forced labour and slavery

Innovation and modernisation of Infrastructure – iPADIS encourages investments in aviation infrastructure and innovation, towards bridging the digital divide and ensuring equal access to information and knowledge among States and communities.

Reduced Inequalities – iPADIS promotes safe air mobility of people across borders as a key to reducing inequalities within and among nations and societies, while discouraging human trafficking by air.

Sustainable Cities and Communities – iPADIS emphasizes the enhancement of local air quality and noise management around airports, implementation of innovative urban air mobility and drone technologies, as well as efficient intermodal transport systems, as contributions towards sustainable cities and communities.

Climate change is an existential challenge – iPADIS Campaigns vigorously for urgent action by the aviation industry to combat climate change and minimize its impact.

Wildlife Protection – iPADIS cooperates with States and civil society in protecting biodiversity and the earth’s ecosystem, primarily through sustainable wildlife management around airports and the eradication of wildlife trafficking by air.

Peace and security- iPADIS embodies, in its activities and relationships with partners and other stakeholders, the ideals of diplomacy, collaboration and cooperation as important drivers for peace and security.

Partnerships for attainment of UN SDGs – iPADIS partners with UN agencies, regional and national governments, and financial institutions to enhance nations and societies’ access to aviation technology and knowledge, air connectivity, and international trade, to help attain their SDG targets.