MADRID, Spain, CMC – The chief executive officer of the Ministry of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation in Belize, Kennedy Carrillo, has been unanimously endorsed by Central American countries as the candidate for the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for the period 2025-2028
The ICAO is a UN global mechanism created to promote civil aviation’s safe and orderly development worldwide. It sets standards and regulations for aviation safety, security, efficiency, and regularity, as well as for environmental sustainability.
The 193 member states meet every three years to deliberate and plan the organization’s path. During that time, 36 member states are elected to sit on the ICAO Council.
Belize can occupy the Central American seat from 2025 to 2028 by its rotation agreement.
A government statement said that since she was appointed to the Ministry of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation in 2020, her representation of Belize has resulted in significant achievements, such as the acquisition of Belize’s first-ever Primary Surveillance Radar System and upgrading Belize’s air traffic control systems.
She possesses a wealth of experience in strategic leadership, policy development, negotiation, and lobbying. She earned a master’s degree in psychology from the University of the West Indies (UWI). She has participated in various aviation-related training programs from prestigious organizations such as the Singapore Aviation Academy, the United Nations, and the UWI.
The statement said, “Carrillo’s participation in the ICAO Council will promote the aviation interests of the COCESNA member states, including Belize, elevating the visibility of Central America’s civil aviation efforts globally.”
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