The theme for this year is Reconnecting the World: Runway to Aviation Recovery and will be hosted by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation of Türkiye, where the Symposium will be composed of interactive panels highlighting how ICAO supports Member States in the implementation of ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPS) through innovative implementation support and training activities.
The aim of the event is to highlight the latest digital tools, key initiatives, and collaborative endeavours to support aviation recovery, innovation, resilience, sustainable development, and operational solutions beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.
Maria Rueda, Managing Director at CAA International, will be joining a panel discussion on 29 June, “Enhancing Partnerships for Efficient, Sustainable and Inclusive Implementation Support Activities”, with a primary focus on the importance of establishing partnerships with international organisations as well as industry players to provide Member States with more efficient, sustainable, and inclusive support for their compliance with ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices.
CAAi will have a booth throughout the event to allow visitors to meet the team and discuss your State’s regulatory challenges, training requirements and opportunities to optimise your aviation system.
Silke Buckley, Senior Manager in International Operations Training at CAAi will be joining Maria at the symposium.
If you would like to pre-arrange a meeting with a member of our team, please email international@caa.co.uk.
We look forward to seeing you at ICAO’s Global Implementation Support Symposium this year in Istanbul.

Image Source: ICAO GISS event website.
Who’s attending
Maria N. Rueda
Managing Director
Maria joined CAAi in 2011 and was appointed to the position of Managing Director in 2015. Maria is responsible for setting the long-term strategic vision for CAAi and establishing and maintaining senior stakeholder engagement and key partnerships. Maria has over 23 years of experience in the aviation sector and holds MSc in Airports and Air Navigation Services as well as BSc in Aeronautical Engineering.
Silke Buckley
Senior Manager – International Operations Training
Silke Buckley is the Senior Manager for International Operations Training at Civil Aviation Authority – CAA International.