ICAO EURNAT Meeting

Sixty representatives from ICAO Member States across the Europe and North Atlantic region gathered at ICAO Europe’s offices in Paris from 19 to 21 November 2025 to discuss aviation search and rescue issues, share operational experience, and review recent exercises and training activities. Read more

IMRF and the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)

The IMRF is engaged in advocating for maritime SAR at the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) SAR working groups and task forces.

ICAO EURNAT Meeting

Sixty representatives from ICAO Member States across the Europe and North Atlantic region gathered at ICAO Europe’s offices in Paris from 19 to 21 November 2025 to discuss aviation search and rescue issues, share operational experience, and review recent exercises and training activities. Read more

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