Title: Advancing aviation standards and sustainability in the Asia Pacific Region Page Content: The 58th Conference of the Asia and Pacific Region (APAC) Directors General of Civil Aviation (DGCAs) provided a platform for discussions, cooperation, and key initiatives aimed at advancing aviation standards, sustainability and gender equality in the Asia Pacific region. The Conference was held at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka, Bangladesh, from 15 to 19 October, and was hosted by the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh. The Conference focused on the theme, "Advancing the ICAO Gender Equality Programme in collaboration with the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals (NGAP) initiative." ICAO's Council President and Secretary General participated at the event, with Mr. Sciacchitano and Mr. Salazar, respectively, accompanied by ICAO's Director, of the Capacity Development and Implementation Bureau Mr. Jorge Vargas, the Director of the Air Transport Bureau, Mr. Mohame