04 Dec 2021
Symposium on Assistance to Aircraft Accident Victims and their Families

Symposium on Assistance to Aircraft Accident Victims and their Families

Event BackgroundIn its 76-year history, ICAO had never before organized an event dedicated to assisting victims of air accidents.There had been two parallel experiences:https://aircrashvictims.com/activity/icao/speech-hlsc-2015/https://aircrashvictims.com/activity/icao/13th-icao-air-navigation-conference/At the request of Ms. Pilar Vera, ICAO included in its triennial calendar 2019-2021 the planning of this event to discuss various issues affecting air accident victims,…
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24 May 2021
ICAO Council Informal Briefing on ACVFFI

ICAO Council Informal Briefing on ACVFFI

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ICAO's Council has new members and, taking advantage of this situation, ACVFFI requested a meeting in order to introduce the Federation and make proposals. The informal briefing was held on May 10, 2021, virtually for the covid-19 crisis. ACVFFI was represented by its Chairwoman and Secretary, Ms. Pilar Vera, and…
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03 Feb 2021
Remembering the Victims of PS752

Remembering the Victims of PS752

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The Press Statment issued by the US Secretary of State, Michael R. Pompeo on January 9, 2021, on the occasion of the first anniversary of the disaster of Flight PS752 of Ukrainian International Airlines shot down when it takes off from Teheran Airport in Iran, with 176 deaths. The American…
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27 Jan 2021
ACVFFI endorses the Safer Skies Commitment Statement

ACVFFI endorses the Safer Skies Commitment Statement

Canadian Government established the Initiative Safer Skies as a result of the air disaster of Flight PS752. Through the Safer Skies Initiative, Canada is working with international organizations, the civil aviation industry, and the International Civil Aviation Organization, to enhance the level of safety and security for commercial airlines travelling…
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18 Dec 2020
Victims in First Safer Skies Forum

Victims in First Safer Skies Forum

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The first Safer Skies Forum took place virtually from December 8-9, 2020, managed by the Canadian Government. The Safer Skies Forum is an international forum focused on conflict zone risk management. ACVFFI was not invited, but two victims Association could participate, MH17 Flight Disaster Foundation and the Association of Families…
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