While resources are being applied internationally for a more sustainable aviation system, until now less attention has been given to the potential impact of climate change on commercial aviation safety. This is why the European Aviation Safety Agency is hosting an international conference on the potential effects of climate change on civil aviation in Cologne on 8-9 September.
The objective of the conference will be, as a first step, to raise awareness on the issue and outline a possible action plan. It will provide a new forum for meteorologists, operators, manufacturers and regulators to identify risks and work towards effective safety measures.
The issue is a global one and international cooperation is essential. Europe through EASA will report to ICAO on the outcome of the conference and any resulting recommendations.
EASA has launched a call for papers and invites Member States of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and interested stakeholders to submit papers for this conference. For additional information related to this event, please contact IASCC@easa.europa.eu.