UAE’s Maryam Al Balooshi tapped to lead ICAO’s environmental committee: Senior Manager of the Environmental Affairs Office at the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) Maryam Al Balooshi (LinkedIn) was tapped as chair of the Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP) of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), state news agency Wam reports. The appointment makes Al Balooshi the first person from the Middle East to take up the role.

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The role will see Al Balooshi oversee international efforts to reduce the aviation sector’s environmental impact. The committee’s focus areas include aircraft noise and engine emissions, sustainable aviation fuels, and environmental management tools.