iPADIS Blog

Lifetime Goodwill Ambassador and Former President of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization Conferred National Day Award

Singapore, 17 March 2022 – President Halimah Yacob has conferred the Public Service Star (Distinguished Friends of Singapore) on Dr Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu, Lifetime Goodwill Ambassador and former President of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).  This was in recognition of his leadership and contributions to the development of the global civil aviation industry, and his work with Singapore on various international civil aviation initiatives.

iPADIS AND KÉROUL SIGN MOU ON ACCESSIBILITY WORLDWIDE FOR AIR TRAVELLERS WITH DISABILITIES

Montréal, 21 October 2021 – The International Partners for Aviation Development, Innovation and Sustainability (iPADIS) and Montreal-based Kéroul have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalise their collaboration on enhancing accessibility to air transport for persons with disabilities.

iPADIS STATEMENT AT ICAO HIGH-LEVEL CONFERENCE ON COVID-19

Montréal, 12 October 2021 – The International Partners for Aviation Development, Innovation and Sustainability (iPADIS), in a statement today at the virtual ICAO High-Level Conference on COVID-19 from 12 to 22 October 2021, called for wider global cooperation in dealing with the ongoing pandemic.

iPADIS AND IAC SIGN COMPREHENSIVE COOPERATION AGREEMENT

Montréal, 8th September 2021 – The International Partners for Aviation Development, Innovation and Sustainability (iPADIS) and the the Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that establishes a framework for mutual cooperation on the innovative, sustainable, and socially responsible development of international civil aviation.

iPADIS AND LACAC SIGN COMPREHENSIVE COOPERATION AGREEMENT

Montréal, 13 JULY 2021 – The International Partners for Aviation Development, Innovation and Sustainability (iPADIS) and the Latin American Civil Aviation Commission (LACAC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that establishes a framework for mutual cooperation on the future sustainable development of civil aviation in Latin America.

iPADIS AND ALICANTO SIGN MOU ON AVIATION AND AEROSPACE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION

Montréal, 10 June 2021 – The International Partners for Aviation Development, Innovation and Sustainability (iPADIS) and the International Association of Aviation and Aerospace Education (ALICANTO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further their common objectives of promoting the economic and social development of civil aviation worldwide and supporting the long-term availability of qualified aviation professionals.

WEST AFRICA MINISTERS AND iPADIS MAP OUT AIR TRANSPORT RECOVERY PLAN

Montréal, 19 March 2021–A high-level ministerial meeting of Western African States concluded yesterday with a 15-point post-covid recovery plan for air transport in the region, including strategies for the long-term sustainable development of the industry. The two-day virtual event on enhancing air connectivity and growth in West Africa was organized by the Federal Ministry of Aviation of Nigeria, in cooperation with the International Partners for Aviation Development, Innovation and Sustainability (iPADIS). Also, participating were central African and Caribbean states, international and regional financial and regulatory organizations, as well as industry stakeholders from air transport, tourism, trade, public health and related sectors.

iPADIS AND AFCAC SIGNWIDE-RANGING COOPERATION AGREEMENT

Montréal, 25 March 2021–The International Partners for Aviation Development, Innovation and Sustainability (iPADIS) and the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC)have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that establishes a framework for mutual cooperation on the future sustainable development of civil aviation on the African continent.

iPADIS AND KÉROUL JOIN FORCES TO PROMOTE ACCESSIBILITY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

Montréal, 2 February 2021 – The International Partners for Aviation Development, Innovation and Sustainability (iPADIS) and Montreal-based Kéroul today agreed on a joint initiative for developing a global strategy aimed at improving accessibility to air transport for persons with disabilities.

iPADIS AND ICAO FORMALIZE NEW COOPERATION AGREEMENT

Montréal, 27 January 2021 – The International Partners for Aviation Development, Innovation and Sustainability (iPADIS) is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) that establishes a framework for cooperation on the future development of civil aviation worldwide.

iPADIS GRANTED OBSERVER STATUS BY ICAO

Montréal, 5 January 2021 – The International Partners for Aviation Development, Innovation and Sustainability (iPADIS) is pleased to announce that it has been granted observer status by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), which allows it to attend suitable meetings of the world aviation regulatory body.

iPADIS AND HERMES CONCLUDE MOU ON COOPERATION

We are pleased to announce the conclusion of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between International Partners For Aviation Development, Innovation And Sustainability (iPADIS) and HERMES – Air Transport Organisation. The MoU was signed by Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu, President of the Board of iPADIS and Dr. Kostas Iatrou, Director General of HERMES.

iPADIS Collaborates with the World Bank and African Union on African Aviation’s Response to COVID-19

The President of the International Partners for Aviation Development, Innovation and sustainability (iPADIS), Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu attended the High-level Webinar on African Aviation in the Aftermath of COVID-19 hosted on September 30th, 2020 by the World Bank.

President Aliu informed the high-level audience that the Novel Coronavirus (COVID 19) pandemic is the biggest, single challenge to affect international air transport. And that prior to COVID-19 the aviation industry as a sector was already facing several challenges to its long-term growth. These include ensuring uniform aviation development globally so that every society enjoys the socio-economic benefits of a safe, secure, efficient, innovative, and environmentally friendly aviation system. This is of particular relevance to Africa and other developing countries, especially the landlocked and small island countries for whom air connectivity is an existential requirement for their development and integration into the global economy.