Open Skies Agreement
Open Skies agreements are bilateral agreements that the U.S. government negotiates with other countries to provide rights for airlines to offer international passenger and cargo services. The agreements are aimed at being pro-consumer, pro-competition, and pro-growth. They have aided in the growth of international passenger and cargo sectors by eliminating government interference in commercial airline decisions about routes, capacity, and pricing, so airlines can provide more convenient, efficient, and affordable air service to consumers, promoting improved travel and trade, and stimulating high-quality job creation and economic growth. Open Skies agreements expand cooperative marketing opportunities among airlines, liberalize
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The organization has been dedicated to fostering and promoting interest and educational opportunities in commercial aviation while providing a forum for those involved in the aviation and supporting industries. ISTAT currently represents more than 4,100 members worldwide who are involved in operating, manufacturing, maintaining, selling, purchasing, financing, leasing, appraising, insuring or other activities related to the commercial aviation sector. This shows that the members cover almost the entire spectrum of the aviation industry value chain, depicting the reach of the organization. ISTAT providing specialized forums for increased networking and educational opportunities within the aviation community. These forums mainly directed towards member interaction are provided through domestic and international conferences, airshow receptions and other educational activities. Members are updated on the latest industry and society developments through Jetrader -- ISTAT’s official quarterly publication offering industry news, interviews and commentaries from well-respected industry leaders. ISTAT also provides an Annual Membership Directory featuring member photos and key contact information and a monthly eNewsletter, ISTAT UPdate, allowing members to stay informed …show more content…
ICAO works with the Convention’s 191 Member States and industry groups to reach consensus on international civil aviation Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) and policies in support of a safe, efficient, secure, economically sustainable and environmentally responsible civil aviation sector. These SARPs and policies are used by ICAO Member States to ensure that their local civil aviation operations and regulations conform to global norms, which in turn permits more than 100,000 daily flights in aviation’s global network to operate safely and reliably in every region of the world.
In addition to its core work resolving consensus-driven international SARPs and policies among its Member States and industry, and among many other priorities and programs, ICAO also coordinates assistance and capacity building for States in support of numerous aviation development objectives; produces global plans to coordinate multilateral strategic progress for safety and air navigation; monitors and reports on numerous air transport sector performance metrics; and audits States’ civil aviation oversight capabilities in the areas of safety and