An exclusive preparation activity for Model ICAO 2026 participants

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As part of the preparation process for Model ICAO 2026, participants will benefit from an exclusive training session delivered by Airbus.

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This session is designed to provide participants with practical insights into the role of industry stakeholders in international civil aviation, as well as the dynamics of regulatory engagement and institutional interaction at ICAO.

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📍 Date: May 12, 2026, 9:30 - 10:30 am (HAE)
📌 Location: online, Teams

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This training session is exclusively reserved for confirmed Model ICAO participants as part of their official preparation.

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Speakers and contributors

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The training session will be delivered by senior members of the Airbus public affairs, regulatory, and external engagement teams, including:

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• Catherine Guillemard, Head of Public Affairs Canada, Airbus Representative to ICAO 

• Bertrand Mercier de Lacombe, Head of Regulatory and External Engagement, Airbus

• Eva Faure, Worldwide External Engagement Director – ICAO Policies, Airbus

• Olivier Husse, Director, Corporate Affairs – Sustainability and Environment, Airbus

• Laurent Boisson, Senior Director, Regulations and Policies, Corporate External Affairs, Airbus

 

Key objectives of the training

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• Understand the role of industry actors in international aviation governance  

• Gain insight into engagement with ICAO and international institutions  

• Support participants in preparing for negotiations and committee work  

• Strengthen participants’ understanding of institutional and policy dynamics