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17 Jun 2021

ACVFFI in Forum of Women in Aviation

Speech

Pilar Vera, as Chairwoman of ACVFFI and AVJK5022, participated in the third Forum of Woman in Aviation held as teleconference from Argentina and Spain. Pilar explained her history as affected by an air crash, the difficulties to achieve her aims as a woman chairing an International Federation. She highlights the…

24 May 2021

ICAO Council Informal Briefing on ACVFFI

Assemblies, ICAO, Speech

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…

03 Feb 2021

Remembering the Victims of PS752

Air Disaster, PS752

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…

27 Jan 2021

ACVFFI endorses the Safer Skies Commitment Statement

SSF

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…

18 Dec 2020

Victims in First Safer Skies Forum

MH17, PS572, SSF

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…