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ICAO drives pandemic contingency

Montreal, Canada - Plans for aviation sector

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has intensified efforts to assist member states in developing effective and globally harmonized national contingency plans in the event of a pandemic caused by Influenza A. “Air transport is a potential vehicle for the transmission of communicable diseases as well as a vital component of today’s closely-knit global society. Our overall objective is...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1104846
Rome, Italy, 05/21/2009 18:03
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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