
Poppy Khoza is the first woman to be him to serve this important and highly specialized international organization.
This week, South Africa was given a mammoth presidency assignment from the Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization – the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic has destroyed the industry.
Poppy Khoza, formerly CEO of the SA Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA), was elected by the member states of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to serve as President of the 41st ICAO Assembly.
Addressing the press, she said that this delegation speaks to Africa, but more particularly the recognition of African women in aviation because, since the establishment of ICAO 78 years ago.