The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority is pleased and honoured to announce the designation of Ms. Kalliopi (Pepi) Lykou, Director General for Economic Oversight and Administrative Support of the Authority, as an Ambassador of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO Ambassador) for the two-year term from 1 July 2026 to 1 July 2028.

The designation was made by the Secretary General of ICAO, Mr Juan Carlos Salazar, following her nomination by the Hellenic Republic, within the framework of the ICAO Global Ambassadors Programme, an international initiative bringing together distinguished members of the global aviation community to promote the Organization’s vision and strategic priorities.

As part of her new mission, Ms Lykou will contribute to raising awareness of the opportunities and prospects offered by the aviation sector, with particular emphasis on encouraging the participation of young people and women in aviation professions. She will also highlight the importance of civil aviation as a driver of sustainable economic and social development.

Furthermore, she will support outreach and awareness-raising activities relating to ICAO initiatives for the development of the next generation of aviation professionals, in line with the Organization’s Strategic Plan for the period 2026–2050.

Ms Lykou’s selection constitutes significant international recognition of her academic and professional expertise, extensive experience and contribution to the field of civil aviation. At the same time, it highlights the active role of Greece and the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority in shaping international developments and promoting the principles of safety, sustainability, innovation and the development of air transport.

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority extends its warmest congratulations to Ms Kalliopi Lykou on this important international distinction and wishes her every success in the performance of her new duties. The Authority is confident that she will represent Greece with distinction and make a substantial contribution to the achievement of the objectives of the International Civil Aviation Organization.