Lt. Col. Michael Jones, Executive Director, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS) is participating in the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Facilitation Conference 2025 (FALC 2025) which takes place from 14-17 April 2025 in Doha, Qatar.

FALC 2025 offers a unique opportunity for country and aviation industry stakeholders to explore advancements in air transport facilitation. The Conference provides a platform for participants to collaborate on a global facilitation strategy that enables adaptation and responsiveness to the rapid developments in civil aviation. This event focuses on promoting collaboration, efficiency, and inclusivity in global air travel under the theme, "Facilitating the Future of Air Transport." It also serves as a significant milestone following the 2024 celebrations of the Year of Facilitation, the 75th anniversary of Annex 9 - Facilitation, and ICAO's 80th anniversary.

Col. Jones will present on the session titled “Passenger Data Systems” on Wednesday 16 April 2025. This session will examine the implementation of Advance Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Record (PNR) data systems, along with the categorisation and standardisation of various Electronic Travel Systems (ETS).

Discussions will emphasise the need for greater consistency in the deployment of passenger data systems, with a focus on leveraging National Air Transport Facilitation Committees (NATFCs) to enhance coordination and support for API and PNR development. The session will also explore best practices for implementing ETS with fully automated and interoperable validation systems.

The sessions can be viewed here.