UK hosts major aviation safety summit
The UK is hosting a major international summit addressing aviation safety, security, and emerging industry challenges.
The Civil Aviation Legal Advisers Forum (CALAF/3), organised by the UK Civil Aviation Authority in collaboration with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), is taking place from 26 to 28 November at the Royal Aeronautical Society in London.
Bringing together industry leaders, legal experts, and regulators, the forum is exploring key legal and regulatory developments shaping international aviation.
High-profile speakers include ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar, the UK Civil Aviation Authority’s CEO Rob Bishton, and the Department for Transport’s Director General for Aviation.
Proceedings were opened by Sir Stephen Hillier, Chair of the UK regulator, at a reception on 25 November.
Coinciding with ICAO’s 80th anniversary of the Chicago Convention, the event will also feature panels on sustainability, artificial intelligence, and judicial use of safety data.
Rob Bishton, Chief Executive of the UK Civil Aviation Authority, said: “As we gather for the Civil Aviation Legal Advisers Forum, I am reminded of the pivotal role that legal advisors play in the aviation sector. Their expertise means that our regulations are robust, and our industry is compliant with international standards.
“This year, we also celebrate the 80th anniversary of the International Civil Aviation Organization signing the Chicago Convention. For more than eight decades, ICAO has been at the forefront of fostering global aviation safety, security, and sustainability. Its unwavering commitment has been instrumental in shaping the aviation landscape we know today.
“Looking to the future, the continued partnership between regulators, industry and ICAO will be crucial in navigating the challenges and opportunities ahead.”
Juan Carlos Salazar, Secretary General at ICAO, said: “The Civil Aviation Legal Advisers Forum has emerged as a leading international event for informing the legal regulatory frameworks that will guide aviation’s transformation worldwide. I am confident that the discussions in London will address critical questions around artificial intelligence, sustainability and enforcement – legal work that is fundamental to enabling innovation while maintaining aviation’s exemplary safety standards.
“ICAO is grateful to the UK Civil Aviation Authority for its leadership in hosting this significant event and bringing together such expertise from across the global aviation community. That these discussions coincide with the 80th anniversary of the Chicago Convention reminds us how international aviation law has consistently evolved to meet new challenges while remaining anchored by its founding principles.”
