The coronavirus pandemic is not only diminishing global mobility but also presenting risks to air traffic control and safety oversight systems, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) says.
In a statement issued Tuesday, ICAO urged national governments to identify the best methods of supporting the aviation industry for the duration of the pandemic and said that governments should improve coordination with aircraft operators on current air services as well as flight restrictions resulting from the spread of COVID-19 ─ the disease caused by the virus.
“As COVID-19 continues to impede and diminish global mobility in all world regions, we’re also seeing very serious risks emerging to the operational viability of air traffic control systems and safety oversight systems, vital industry segments such as ground services, rep…
