THE International Air Transport Association (IATA) has demanded the world do more to protect civil aviation in time of war.
'Civil aviation fulfils a purpose that transcends politics to 'create and preserve friendship and understanding among the nations and peoples of the world',' said the iata communique.
'It must be kept out of harm's way by all actors in a conflict. This is the firm belief of IATA. More importantly, it is the unquestionable obligation of governments under international law.' said IATA.
The Chicago Convention, signed 80 years ago as the Second World War raged, begins with those words, said IATA. 'They are a timeless reminder of civil aviation's essential and unique role in connecting people and delivering goods over vast distances. In the turbulent world of 2024, the truth of the Chicago Convention's preamble rings loudly.
'We all want to live in a world at peace. Sadly, today, that is far from reality for many people. That is why it is necessary to remind all involved in conflict of the need to ensure that flights are safe, and that critical airport and air navigation infrastructure is not targeted in any hostilities.
'Civil aviation does not take sides in political conflicts. As an industry that requires the effective implementation of global standards to operate, aviation upholds global standards and the international rules-based order on which they rely,' the communique said.
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'Civil aviation fulfils a purpose that transcends politics to 'create and preserve friendship and understanding among the nations and peoples of the world',' said the iata communique.
'It must be kept out of harm's way by all actors in a conflict. This is the firm belief of IATA. More importantly, it is the unquestionable obligation of governments under international law.' said IATA.
The Chicago Convention, signed 80 years ago as the Second World War raged, begins with those words, said IATA. 'They are a timeless reminder of civil aviation's essential and unique role in connecting people and delivering goods over vast distances. In the turbulent world of 2024, the truth of the Chicago Convention's preamble rings loudly.
'We all want to live in a world at peace. Sadly, today, that is far from reality for many people. That is why it is necessary to remind all involved in conflict of the need to ensure that flights are safe, and that critical airport and air navigation infrastructure is not targeted in any hostilities.
'Civil aviation does not take sides in political conflicts. As an industry that requires the effective implementation of global standards to operate, aviation upholds global standards and the international rules-based order on which they rely,' the communique said.
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