The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is holding a generative artificial intelligence workshop for civil aviation inspectors in Lima, Peru, from October 20 to 23, 2026. The training focuses on potential applications in aviation safety oversight, administrative processes and responsible technology use.
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), through its South American Regional Office, is conducting a workshop on the fundamentals of generative artificial intelligence for civil aviation inspectors in Lima, Peru, from October 20 to 23, 2026.
The three-and-a-half-day programme is designed to help inspectors from civil aviation authorities in the South American region understand how generative AI could support their regulatory responsibilities. According to an official invitation issued on April 27, the initiative addresses both technical applications and the institutional safeguards required for responsible adoption.
Generative AI for Aviation Safety Oversight
The workshop examines how generative AI can support the planning and execution of aviation safety oversight activities, as well as administrative management within civil aviation authorities.
Safety oversight encompasses the regulatory functions through which aviation authorities monitor compliance with applicable safety requirements, including inspections, surveillance activities and the assessment of regulated organisations. The programme introduces participants to the fundamentals of generative AI before addressing its potential technical applications in these activities.
Possible areas of assistance include organising inspection documentation, preparing working materials and supporting the processing of administrative information. These are examples of potential uses rather than confirmed operational systems introduced during the workshop.
The training represents a capacity-building initiative for aviation regulators, not the deployment of an automated inspection platform or the introduction of new certification requirements.
Human Oversight and Institutional Governance
A central component of the programme concerns the governance and ethical considerations associated with applying generative AI to regulatory activities. ICAO’s workshop objectives explicitly emphasise human oversight, transparency and alignment with the organisation’s global strategic framework.
These principles are particularly relevant to aviation safety oversight, where regulatory assessments and compliance decisions remain the responsibility of competent authorities and qualified inspectors. The programme therefore addresses not only the potential efficiency benefits of generative AI but also the institutional arrangements needed to evaluate and control its use.
The official invitation does not identify specific software platforms, approved AI applications or national deployment projects. The workshop is focused on training and exploring responsible integration rather than announcing a common technological system for participating States.
Further Training Planned for English-Speaking States
The Lima workshop is being delivered in Spanish and is directed at civil aviation inspectors involved in safety-related responsibilities.
ICAO’s invitation was also circulated to aviation authorities and officials in the French Antilles and French Guiana, Guyana and Suriname, reflecting the geographic reach of the South American Regional Office’s coordination activities. The invitation does not establish whether these administrations are represented at the workshop. A similar training event is planned for English-speaking States during the first half of 2027, according to the same ICAO document.
No specific dates, venue or confirmed participating countries have yet been identified for that proposed session.
The Lima initiative places generative AI within the professional development of aviation inspectors, with a focus on its potential use in regulatory workflows and the safeguards required before such technologies can be integrated into safety oversight activities.
Source: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), South American Regional Office — Workshop on Generative Artificial Intelligence Basics for Civil Aviation Inspectors, official invitation SA178-2026, April 27, 2026.
Learn More: ICAO — Official Workshop Documentation
FAQ
What is ICAO’s generative AI workshop for aviation inspectors?
It is a three-and-a-half-day training programme taking place in Lima, Peru, from October 20 to 23, 2026, covering generative AI fundamentals, aviation safety oversight applications and institutional governance.
How could generative AI support aviation safety oversight?
Potential applications include assisting with inspection planning, organising regulatory documentation and supporting administrative tasks. ICAO emphasises human oversight and transparency rather than automated regulatory decision-making.
Will ICAO offer similar training to English-speaking States?
Yes. ICAO has indicated that a similar workshop is planned for the first half of 2027, although specific dates and the venue have not been announced.
