UN World Food Programme to host 1st Global Aviation Safety Conference for humanitarian air operations

The two day conference will be a great place for attendees to discuss global aviation safety and security issues with outstanding aviation experts, and explore the future of humanitarian air operations. This conference will also provide excellent networking opportunities including one to one meetings with UN and WFP Aviation Officers to discuss practical details on humanitarian operations and social functions.

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the United Nations frontline agency mandated to combat global hunger. WFP operations aim to deliver food in the right time in the right place to save refugees from man-made and natural disasters.

Aviation safety is the number one priority for the global aviation community. In particular, humanitarian air operations are facing unique challenges to transport aid workers for emergency relief actions to the most difficult areas and to ensure the safety and security of their air travel.

The United Nations World Food Programme will be supported by Maximus Air Cargo as the main sponsor and teamed up with other organizations such as AYR Group, Etihad Airways and Eastern SkyJets and will be committed to provide the highest possible support to attendees. This event will also represent continuing efforts to promote aviation safety in the humanitarian aviation community.

Participating organizations for this conference will include;

- International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
- Flight Safety Foundation
- Civil Aviation Authorities from countries in Africa, Asia, USA, Canada, Europe, Middle East and GCC.
- International humanitarian governmental organizations and non-governmental organizations namely ECHO, Red Cross (ICRC), MSF, MAF, ASF
- The United Nations WFP and other UN Agencies
- Passenger and cargo air operators and brokers
- Local regional airlines and airports

The conference will address issues and cover topics ranging from the role of civil aviation authorities, the role of independent safety organizations, foreign registered aircraft operations, safety management systems and aircraft aging to the nature of humanitarian emergencies, providing aviation services to UN and WFP and the future of humanitarian air services in safety standards, among others.