The Arab Civil Aviation Organization, represented by Eng. Mohamed REJEB, Air Navigation and Air Safety Expert, attended the Fifty-second meeting of the group of experts on Air Accident and Incident Investigation held virtual on 20-21 October 2020.

This meeting was attended by ninety-one (91) participants from thirty-two (32) countries, eight (08) international and regional organizations and representatives of industries.

The Group of experts on air accident and incident investigation (ACC) has as its main objectives:

a) To enhance the effectiveness of ECAC Member States´ safety investigation capabilities through the sharing of knowledge and experience in the field of air accident investigation; and

b) To promote European experience and know-how in safety investigation within the wider international aviation community.

During this meeting, the main following points were reviewed and/or discussed:

• List of actions from previous meetings of the ACC group.


• The progress of the tasks allocated to the study group tasked with developing a reference document on General Aviation accident


• Update from industry and regulator side


• The challenges of conducting air accident investigations during a pandemic and measures that have been adopted to manage the risks so that this important work can continue.


• Future Work Programme 2021-2023.