Cuba elected to council of International Civil Aviation Organistion
HAVANA, Cub, (CMC) — Cuba has been elected to occupy a seat in the council of the International Civil Aviation Organisation.
At the recent meeting of the Latin American Civil Aviation Commission (LACAC), Cuba was elected from eight countries in the region.
LACA President Carlos Fernando Velasquez told journalists that support for Cuba stood out among the agreements reached at the 88th meeting of the executive committee of the organisation.
Velasquez who is also director-general of Civil Aeronautics of Guatemala, highlighted Cuba’s performance in the organisation in areas such as air transport and operational safety.
He noted that the Spanish-speaking nation saw a growth of 18 per cent in air passenger traffic last year, and it is expected to reach about 25 to 30 per cent at the end of this year.
The 39th Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization is scheduled to be held in Montréal, Canada from September 27 to October 7.
