In de Grote Houtstraat 116 in Haarlem is vanaf 5 april 2025 bij galerie BHAMD de verrassende expositie “Vliegwerk” te zien van kunstenaar – vliegenier Harry Tomesen. Luchtvaart loopt als een rode draad door zijn werk. Het is een mix van schilderkunst en collage, met een zweem van nostalgie en een handreiking naar de actuele kunst.
Vliegen als een vogel, dat is wat hij als kind al wil. Op zijn 17e maakt hij zijn eerste zweefvlucht en nu, 60 jaar later, doorkruist hij in zijn oldtimer zweefvliegtuig nog steeds het luchtruim.
De expositie weerspiegelt de passie voor het vliegen. Getoond wordt een grote verscheidenheid aan werken. Variërend van ingetogen werk met monochroom uitgevoerde witte vlakken van hergebruikt vliegtuiglinnen, tot uitbundige kleurrijke schilderingen waar het plezier van afspat.

The aviation community is invited to the  2025 EASA-IATA Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Resilience Workshop, jointly hosted by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in Cologne on May 22-23, 2025.

The aim of this year event is to build on the conclusions of the previous workshop and to provide further insights on the growing challenges of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) interference and its impact on aviation operations.

As GNSS disruptions become increasingly frequent and complex, the aviation industry must move beyond reactive containment strategies toward comprehensive, forward-looking solutions. 
 

What we can expect in the 2025 PNT Resilience Workshop 

This workshop aims to bring together experts from across industry to explore how to strengthen resilience and ensure operational continuity in the face of evolving threats.

The agenda of this event is being formulated considering the following key topics of discussion:

• Effectiveness of current mitigations
• Sharing of Operational Experience
• Role of ATM and ANSPs
• Regulatory Challenges
• Future Technologies
• Enhanced Civil-Military Cooperation  

The draft agenda will be published within the coming weeks.
 

Exchange and share information

To ensure a productive and open exchange of information, we are implementing the Chatham House Rule to help create a trusted environment and enhance sharing of information.

As attendee of the EASA-IATA workshop on PNT Resilience, you will be able to share the information you receive, but neither the identity nor the affiliation of the person who provided the information.

Therefore, we require all participants to adhere to the following terms:
1. taking no picture, audio or video record during the event,
2. not disclosing the identity or affiliation of speakers,
3. using the information solely for purposes that are not detrimental to the interests of the participants and the organisations they represent.

Agenda

EASA-IATA PNT Workshop 2025 — Draft Agenda

​The ICAO Innovation Fair 2025 will be convened by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) from 21-22 September 2025, immediately prior to the 42nd Session of the Assembly, in Montréal, Canada. 

Building upon past editions of the event, the theme of the ICAO Innovation Fair 2025 will be “Global Horizons: Inclusive Innovations for Aviation”. The Fair will allow for representatives of States, international organizations, industry, private sector, academia, civil society organizations, United Nations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to have substantive conversations on innovation in aviation and how it contributes towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and, as such, improving society at large. 

The Fair will feature a series of panels during which expert participants will be invited to promulgate, discuss, and help guide the implementation of the ICAO Policy on Innovation. The panels will focus on the role of innovation in supporting ICAO’s Strategic Objectives at global, regional and State levels, in line with the ICAO No Country Left Behind initiative, while promoting an environment where innovation in aviation can flourish in all ICAO regions. An exhibition area will showcase a range of new technologies and ideas that are being applied, or have the potential to be applied, to aviation. 

AERO, the world’s leading trade show for General Aviation (GA), is approaching and promises to be another exciting experience. This year AERO will take place from 9 to 12 April 2025 in Friedrichshafen, and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) will once again actively contribute to this unique show. 

Come and visit our EASA stand at AERO 2025 Friedrichshafen in Hall A5 at stand A5-300 from Wednesday, 9 April to Friday, 11 April (09:00-17:00) and on Saturday, 12 April (09:00-16:00). You will have the possibility to meet several EASA experts ready to answer your questions. More precise information on the availability of experts on site will be provided later.
 

Further EASA’s activities at AERO:
 

Safety Promotion Launch with Elixir
EASA will also launch a new series of Safety Promotion videos with Elixir. 
 Join the EASA GA Community, check out our Sunny Swift safety cartoons and meet us in Friedrichshafen!

EASA GA Conference on Avoiding Midair-Collisions takes place on Wednesday, 9 April (15:30-17:00) — AERO Conference Stage Foyer East. 
Free to attend, everyone welcome to come and talk about this important safety challenge! 
Two dedicated panel discussions to promote ¡Conspicuity Declaration and the ADS-L Coalition initiatives. 
Visit EASA ¡Conspicuity webpage to learn more about the introduction of ADS-L for the entire GA community to enable electronic visibility of all aircraft, from hang gliders, sailplanes and helicopters to aeroplanes, so that all airspace users can share one airspace safely. 
 

AERO Career Days & EASA
The AERO Career Days will take place on Friday 11 and Saturday 12, April as part of AERO Friedrichshafen 2025. 
Come and learn more about exciting careers in aviation at EASA. 
 

Dear WALA Delegates

The next edition of WALA (Worldwide Airport Lawyers Association) will be taking place in Willemstad, Curacao, next May 26-28, kindly hosted by Curacao Airport Holding (CAH), Curacao Airport Partners (CAP), Curacao Touristic Board (CTB), and Dutch Caribbean Air Navigation Service Provider (DCANSP).

Registration and all information can be found at https://abiaxair.com/wala2025/

This will be our 15th conference, so we are planning a unique edition. For example:
(*) We included several optional activities for those who can extend their stay and enjoy this fantastic Caribbean destination.
(*) We will also be posting on site a photo gallery of these 15 editions. If you have a nice picture for us to include please send it to wala@abiaxair.com.
(*) The conference venue is the Riff at Mangrove Beach, an “all inclusive” resort that includes a recently inaugurated conference center, all food and drinks, 5 specialty restaurants and beach services. Note that delegates not registered in this hotel might need to pay a daily entrance ticket, which are limited.
(*) The welcome cocktail on Monday 26 will be taking place at Grand Café ‘Gouverneur De Rouville’, located in the downtown village, with great views to Queen Emma’s bridge.

In terms of the content of the conference, we are in the process of preparing the agenda and topics to be discussed, which will follow the 3 traditional WALA segments:

1. The pre-conference seminar sponsored by Lefosse Advogados: “Airport Concessions: weaknesses after 30 successful years”
2. WALA conference: “15 years promoting airport law”
3. The Urban Mobility Legal Forum “Law in Low Skies: Navigating Urban Airspace and Ground Regulations”

If you wish to suggest a topic or become a speaker please contact us at wala@abiaxair.com

Also note that during this 2025 conference we will present a summary book of all the 15 previous editions, including the list of the 252 speakers and 1214 delegates, the 537 organizations and 98 countries represented, and all the previous agendas with the 242 topics discussed since 2008.

If you have any questions don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. contact us, as we are looking forward for a great 15th anniversary edition together in Curacao next May!

WALA Team

Welcome to the ICAO Facilitation Conference (FALC 2025)

FALC 2025 offers a unique opportunity for States and aviation industry stakeholders to explore advancements in air transport facilitation. The Conference will provide a platform for participants to collaborate on a global facilitation strategy that enables adaptation and responsiveness to the rapid developments in civil aviation. This event will focus on promoting collaboration, efficiency, and inclusivity in global air travel under the theme, “Facilitating the Future of Air Transport.” It will serve as a significant milestone following the 2024 celebrations of the Year of Facilitation, the 75th anniversary of Annex 9 — Facilitation, and ICAO’s 80th anniversary.

High-Level Ministerial Segment

A highlight of FALC 2025 is the high-level ministerial segment, which will set the strategic tone for the conference and renew global commitment to enhancing air transport facilitation. This segment provides a strategic platform for ministers to discuss and endorse initiatives aimed at strengthening the role of air transport facilitation in connecting communities and promoting seamless international mobility.

Attendance

The event is open to all Member States. Attendance by senior officials from Member States, Civil Aviation Authorities, and ministries responsible for Health, Interior, Tourism, Immigration and Issuance, Customs, and Foreign Affairs is highly recommended. Representatives from international organizations, industry stakeholders, and the private sector are also encouraged to participate.

Conference Expectations

Participants can anticipate engaging presentations from distinguished speakers, interactive Q&A sessions, and a diverse exhibition showcasing innovative products and services. The conference will be conducted with interpretation in all ICAO official languages, ensuring accessibility to a global audience. We look forward to collaborative discussions that will shape the future of air transport facilitation and drive continued improvements in efficiency and connectivity across borders.