Montréal, 16 October 2024 – The International Partners for Aviation Development, Innovation and Sustainability (iPADIS) has published a Model Policy and Guidance on Accessibility (MPGA) in support of its extensive efforts to promote inclusion and accessibility in air travel for persons with disabilities. The document is available at iPADIS Model Policy and Guidance […]
Daytona Beach, Florida / Montréal, Québec, 14 November 2023 — Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Worldwide Campus and the international Partners for Aviation Development, Innovation and Sustainability (iPADIS) have joined forces in offering a unique and comprehensive Aviation Essentials Certificate program for professionals looking to expand their knowledge base in an ever-evolving aviation and aerospace […]
Climate change is an existential challenge to our planet and every nation and global economic sector must do their part to limit the impact of greenhouse gas emissions on the climate. A key objective of iPADIS is therefore the promotion of sustainable development of aviation and advocacy for environmental sustainability and reduction of the negative [...]
Aviation is a key driver of global trade and tourism and a major direct and indirect contributor to nations’ Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Continuing access to the socio-economic benefits of aviation is important to all the nations and peoples of the world. However, operators’ financial profitability can no longer be the only measure of corporate [...]
Rapid innovation is taking place in all aspects of the civil aviation sector. However, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) or drones; urban air mobility; use of e-passports, biometrics and contactless technology to facilitate air passenger travel; e-air waybills and e-commerce; and cyber security as well as application of big data, fintech, the internet of things, machine [...]
(COVID-19) Pandemic The Novel Coronavirus (COVID 19) pandemic has been the worst global crisis of the modern era. The world has been daunted by the formidable challenge it poses to the health, lives and livelihoods of people, and to national economies worldwide. COVID-19 was a threat to the very existence of the air transport industry [...]
Montreal, Friday October 7 - The Memorandum of Understanding was signed to establish a foundation for cooperation between the Aviation Administration of Kazakhstan and iPADIS on civil aviation issues and to improve coordination of efforts. The Parties intend to establish close cooperation in the fields of aviation safety, air navigation capacity and efficiency, aviation security [...]
Montreal, Monday October 10 - The International Partners for Aviation Development, Innovation and Sustainability (iPADIS) took an active part in the 41st Session of the Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) as an accredited observer organisation to ICAO. The Assembly was held in Montreal from 27 September to 7 October. iPADIS submitted several [...]
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 [...]
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. Under the MoU, the two organizations will pool their respective expertise and experience in working with [...]
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. Speaking at the Ministerial Session of the Conference, the founding President [...]
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. The wide-ranging MoU includes development and implementation [...]
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. “This timely agreement reflects our shared objective [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. “This agreement with AFCAC furthers our shared objective to enhance [...]
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. The three-pronged approach includes the formulation of model national policies for the handling of passengers [...]
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. “The aspirations of ICAO and iPADIS are very much [...]
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 welcomes the opportunity to join the global dialogue of [...]
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. The objective of [...]
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 [...]
iPADIS Sees the COVID-19 Challenge as a Unique Opportunity for Transformative Change in Global Aviation. The Covid-19 Pandemic is the worst, truly global crisis of the modern era. The world has been daunted by the formidable challenge it poses to the health, lives and livelihoods of people, and to national economies worldwide. With over 20 [...]