He succeeds Salvatore Sciacchitano of Italy, who has held the position for two consecutive terms since 2020

The ICAO Council, the 36-member governing body of the International Civil Aviation Organization, has elected Toshiyuki Onuma of Japan as its President for a three-year term, beginning 1 January 2026.
 
He succeeds Salvatore Sciacchitano of Italy, who has held the position for two consecutive terms since 2020.
 
President Sciacchitano and Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar congratulated the incoming Council President on his election.
 
Toshiyuki Onuma is currently the Representative of Japan on the ICAO Council. With over 20 years of experience, he has shaped national and international civil aviation policy, including leadership of decarbonization efforts. He has held senior roles such as Senior Deputy Director-General of the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) and Assistant Vice-Minister for International Aviation. He holds an LL.B. from the University of Tokyo and an LL.M. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School.