As a founding member of the Abis Group, Switzerland is looking forward to continuing its active contribution to the advancement of international civil aviation.

Our Candidate: Helena Hallauer-Hess

Helena Hallauer-Hess, Switzerland’s candidate in the forthcoming ICAO elections, has over 20 years of experience in civil aviation and currently serves as Head of Legal and International Affairs at the Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA).

Helena has led international negotiations and aviation security initiatives, including amendments to Annex 17 of the Chicago Convention, and has chaired the ICAO Cybersecurity Panel since 2022, enhancing global aviation resilience to cybersecurity threats.

With her academic background in international relations and her extensive negotiation experience, Helena is ideally positioned to advocate for Switzerland’s and the Abis group’s contribution to the ICAO Council, ensuring that the group continues to play a leading role in shaping global aviation policies.

Switzerland’s ambitions for the ICAO Council

Our Priorities:

· Securing the future aviation workforce

· Strengthening the resilience of the aviation system

· Promoting a sustainable aviation future

Our Approach:

· Dialogue

· Diligence

· Dedication

Learn more about Switzerland’s priorities and the campaign for the ICAO Council Election at: www.bazl.admin.ch