Seychelles Delegation attends the 42nd ICAO Assembly

Seychelles is being represented by a high-level delegation at the 42nd session of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Assembly in Montreal, Canada, that is expected to end on 3^rd October 2026.

Leading the delegation is Mr. David Bianchi, Principal Secretary for the Department of Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine (DCAPM) with Mr. Garry Albert, Chief Executive Officer of the Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) as the alternate delegation head.

The ICAO Assembly is held every three years gathering its 193 member states to address pertinent issues affecting air transport, airports and air navigation services. This year’s meeting is being held under the theme ‘Safe Skies, Sustainable future’, acknowledging the fast-paced growth of aviation as a critical driver for economic development. The ongoing dialogue will culminate in a set of policy outcomes that would guide the global aviation sector in the next triennium

The Assembly sessions provide member states with the opportunity to debate on ICAO’s budget, policies, and strategic direction in various areas including safety, security, environment and economic developments. It also approves amendments to the Chicago Convention and endorses updates to global aviation plans such as the Global Air Navigation Plan and the Global Aviation Safety Plan.

Seychelles’ presence ensures our national positions are safeguarded in these key decisions and our international interests are promoted, and in this regard, with the delegation taking part in the voting process to elect members of the ICAO Council, which is the governing body of ICAO responsible for implementing the decisions of the Assembly over the next three years.

During the week-long event Seychelles is currently engaging with its global aviation partners with many opportunities to highlight some of its major achievements and cooperation avenues. An information paper was also presented to the Executive Committee of the Assembly on the structural changes to SCAA, reflecting efforts to comply with ICAO’s Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs).

Other delegates accompanying the Principal Secretary and the CEO of SCAA includes, Mr. David Labrosse, Director of Safety and Security Regulation at SCAA, Ms. Florence Marengo, Director of Aviation Development and Economic Regulation at SCAA, Mr. Afzal Dias, Senior Policy Analyst at the Ministry of Transport and Mr. Kurtis Lespoir, Air Transport Manager at SCAA.

About SCAA

The Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) is the national regulatory body established under the SCAA Act 2024 to oversee and manage all civil aviation activities in the Republic of Seychelles. Its core mandate includes ensuring the safety, security, and sustainability of civil aviation through effective regulation, oversight, and enforcement. SCAA is responsible for the certification and licensing of aviation personnel and service providers, the regulation of air navigation and airport services, and the development and implementation of aviation policies and regulations. It also plays a key role in negotiating and facilitating international air service agreements. Since its separation from airport operations in 2024, SCAA has operated as an independent authority focused solely on regulatory functions, in alignment with ICAO standards and best practices

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