2nd Asia Pacific ministerial conference on civil aviation
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Context:
- India will host the 2nd Asia Pacific ministerial conference on civil aviation in September.
The second Asia Pacific ministerial conference
Venue |
βNew Delhi |
Participants |
βRepresentatives from 38 countries, including Australia, New Zealand, India, China, Vietnam, Korea, and Japan. |
Goals |
βTo improve cooperation and coordination in the region. βTo give the area a vision for the future that both encourages a culture of innovation and stresses how important it is to keep aeroplanes safe. |
Organisers |
βJointly organised by the Indian government and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). |
Foundation |
βThe first conference was held in Beijing. βThe meeting’s outcome was the Beijing Declaration of 2018. βThe declaration made it possible for airlines in the Asia-Pacific region to work together more closely. |
Potential for aviation in Asia Pacific |
βIndia is the world's fastest-growing aviation market. β 33.41% of all global departures happen in the Asia-Pacific region, making it one of the most important places for flying around the world. βThe number of passengers in Aisa-Pacific will rise from 4.5 billion in 2023 to 11.5 billion by 2050. |
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Sources:
- https://infra.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/aviation/india-to-host-2nd-asia-pacific-ministerial-conference-on-civil-aviation-in-sept/111768818
- https://www.ptinews.com/story/business/india-to-host-2nd-asia-pacific-ministerial-conference-on-civil-aviation-in-sep/1658700
PRACTICE QUESTION Q. Critically analyse the strategic importance and economic potential of aviation in the Asia-Pacific region, with a special emphasis on India as the driver for the growth. (250 words) |