Pilar Vera presented at ICAO GISS 2025 in Abu Dhabi on February 11, 2025. She emphasized the urgent need for implementing ICAO's Victim and Family Assistance Policy, highlighting the tragic air accidents of 2024 and early 2025. Vera shared personal experiences and ACVFFI's milestones, calling for empathy and preparedness to support affected families. Watch the full presentation to learn more about the ongoing efforts to improve support for air crash victims and their families.

ACVFFI Statment on air disaster involving American Eagle Flight 5342 occurred on January 29, 2025. The flight, operated by PSA Airlines on behalf of American Airlines, was a Bombardier CRJ-701ER en route from Wichita, Kansas, to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, D.C. During its final approach, the aircraft collided with a U.S. Army Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River

On December 13th, ACVFFI's Chair delivered a speech at the AESA event marking ICAO's 80th anniversary. She highlighted key achievements in aviation safety and victim support, including European Regulation 996/2010 and Spain's compliance with ICAO standards. The speech emphasized the importance of continued efforts to support victims and their families globally.