Important Data
President of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) governing body of Civil Aviation worldwide, a position he held from August 1, 2006 until December 31, 2013.
In 2016 the Government of Mexico through the Mexican Postal Service, Correos de México in November, issued the postage stamp to commemorate the 50 years of uninterrupted services to the national and international aviation of the engineer Roberto Kobeh González.
Unanimously by the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), at the end of his presidency and for his outstanding work in the understanding of antagonistic States, the decision was made to appoint him a Lifetime Goodwill Ambassador, a position he continues to exercise in favor of the integration of the youngest mode of transport, civil aviation.
Acknowledgments
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The traffic air control in Mexico has the responsibility of controlling the overflights between North and South America, which means a close coordination of traffic in Mexican airspace. The Communication between the Control Centers of the border between both countries was resolved diligently under the direction of Eng. Roberto Kobeh Gonzalez, which motivated the recognition of the Federal Aviation Administración (FAA) from The United States of North America.
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The Mexican Government granted the “Emilio Carranza” Medal for his contribution to the development of Civil Aviation In Mexico for 30 consecutive years.
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He received recognition for his support, input and direction in the development of the Aviation In Central America from the Central American Air Navigation Services Corporation (CO-CESNA).
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He presided over the SECOND WORLD FORUM OF EXECUTIVE HEADS OF CIVIL AVIATION, in which eighty experts participated to address the challenges faced by the global aviation industry, issuing recommendations on the sustainability of air transport, the use of new materials in flight equipment and the development of biofuel.
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Eng. Roberto Kobeh Gonzalez received the acknowledgment from the Latin American countries with the presence of the ICAO Council, for his contribution to improving the acceptance of the displacement of its aircrafts in the North America air space.
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The Republic of Romania, through the Ministry of Education, Research and Development, awarded him a diploma and a medal for his scientific and professional contribution to the development of aviation in that country, on May 29, 2008 at the Polytechnic University of Bucharest.
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As part of the meeting on "Perspectives and Global Civil Aviation Issues" held in Singapore, he was given a representation of the symbolic sculpture "Going Home" similar to that found in the Southeast Asia's busiest International Airport.
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He received the degree of Doctor Honoris Causa in Engineering from the Aerospace University of South Korea.
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He participated in the Conference of the Parties on Climate Change of the United Nations (COP 15), held in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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The President of the United Mexican States gave him the “Lázaro Cárdenas” Award, the highest award granted by the National Polytechnic Institute in his capacity as a distinguished graduate.
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In Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico, the “16th. session of the Conference of the Parties and the 6th. Conference of the Parties as Meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (COP 16 / CMP 6)” of the United Nations on Climate Change, with the participation of the engineer Roberto Kobeh González.
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His name was engraved on the Commemorative Plaque “100 engineers in 100 years of aviation in Mexico”.
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He received the degree of Doctor Honoris Causa from the University of the Aeronautical Association of Turkey.
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In addition to the recognition of Doctor Honoris Causa of the Aerospace University of Turkey, the Government of this country honored him by issuing a postage stamp in commemoration of the International Civil Aviation Day.
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The Air Navigation Services Agency of Thailand awarded him the "Wings of Honor" title for his help in organizing the aeronautical operations between the air traffic control center of that country and the adjacent control centers, which led to a better use of airspace in that region of the world.
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In the Conference Wings of Change from IATA - FIDAE held in Chile, awarded him the Latin American Aeronautical Gallery Award for his outstanding contribution to Latin American air transport.
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He received the Peace Medal Award from the President of Mongolia.
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In Doha, Qatar, he participated in the 18th. United Nations Summit on Climate Change (COP18) in its capacity as President of ICAO.
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He was honored with the prize of the International Council of Airports Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) for his leadership and support to the airport community, in the Latin American region and for his extensive experience in the field of aviation and his support to the aeronautical industry of the world.
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The Government of Burkina Fasso awarded him the National Order Medal for his extensive experience in aeronautical activities, his exceptional leadership, his multiple presence in Africa to promote the improvement of civil aviation in that continent and his strong support of the AFI plan.
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He presided over the delegation of the inaugural act of the National Agency of Civil Aviation of Burkina Faso.
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He received the certificate of Honorary Citizen of the City of Zhengzhou granted by the Government of China.
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On November 22,2013, he received the recognition of the three international governing bodies of the aeronautical industry segments.
- Consejo Internacional de Aeropuertos Asociación (ACI)
- Association Internacional del Transporte Aéreo (IATA)
- Organización de Servicios de Navegación Aérea Civil (CANSO)
For his outstanding work and his great contributions to the International Civil Aviation industry.
The General Directors of these institutions have expressed that the government of his country should recognize his contribution to the sustainable development of aviation. -
At the end of his responsibility as President of the International Civil Aviation Organization in December 2013, his image was unveiled in the presence of the appropriate authorities. The Ex-Presidents of ICAO Gallery is located in the lobby of the base building in Montreal, Canada.
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Unanimously by the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization, at the end of his Presidency and, for his outstanding work in the understanding of antagónicos States, the decision was made to appoint him a Goodwill Ambassador, a position he continues to exercise in favor of the integration of the youngest mode of transport, the civil aviation.
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By agreement of the Secretary of Communications and Transportation, the International Center for Airport Instruction and Auxiliary Services (CIIASA), as of February 2014, bears the name of "Ing. Roberto Kobeh González ".
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During his administration as President of ICAO, he gave special attention to the Member States in their request for advice and recommendation. Singapore was a country that constantly submitted its aeronautical development plans to his consideration, which is why Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew distinguished him with the medal FRIEND OF SINGAPORE, in 2015, being the first time that country grants it to a foreigner.
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The Government of Mexico through the Mexican Postal Service, issued the postage stamp to commemorate the 50 years of uninterrupted services to the National and International Aviation of Roberto Kobeh Gonzalez.
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Aerospace Fair was held (FAMEX 2017),in which he participated in the Summit panel with the theme Aviation in Mexico”
He also coordinated the participation of Dr. Angela Gittens, General Director of International Council Airports ( ACI ), and Dr. Jane Hupe, General Director for the sustainability and ICAO environment.
The inauguration of FAMEX 2017 was in charge of CTA Miguel Peláez Lira General Director of Civil Aeronautics on behalf of th Secretary of Communications and Transport. -
In Beijing, China, in the Development Forum 2017, he moderated the panel “Developing Reasonable Airline Networks and International Aviation Hubs”.
Videos of interest
Roberto Kobeh, 50 years at the service of aviation
Posted on Nov 30 2016.
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Award of Honor to Roberto Kobeh González
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Who is Roberto Kobeh González?
Posted on Apr 23 2014.
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