Dear colleagues,

Today 25th September 2007, it is a great day for IFATSEA and all ATSEP worldwide. At the third meeting of the ICAO Technical Commission, I introduce WP-210 that was drafted jointly by IFATSEA and ITF. (see attachments) I am very happy to report that this working paper was supported by the meeting thus tasking ICAO to put ATSEP Licensing into their work program. I would like to thank the States and organisations that supported our papers and spoke in favour: France, IFATCA, Japan, Colombia, India, Italy, Nigeria and USA (partly). The only State that did not support our paper was Canada. It is a shame but I am sure the Canadian Affiliate will raise this issue to the proper authorities. Also, I would like to thank Affiliates who have lobbied their States Representatives for gaining their support.

 A first step has been taken but more work has to be done and I am looking forward to further support.

Many thanks and Congratulations to all!

Yvan Ouellette IFATSEA President

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