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Advocating for strategic priorities and enhanced regional collaboration in South America
Aviation plays a vital role in connecting South America’s vast and diverse territories—stretching from Panama to Antarctica and spanning over 16% of the world’s airspace. Through our Lima-based…
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The strength of air transport’s recovery in the South American Region
Air transport has a significant impact on productivity and efficiencies in the business sector, helping to connect people and ideas and promote…
Harnessing South America’s potential in a greener future
Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) are defined as renewable or waste-derived aviation fuels that meet sustainability criteria. ICAO technical analysis…
Improving air traffic service communications between Europe and South America
A new air traffic services (ATS) interconnection has strengthened the exchange of information between Europe and South America, safeguarding the…
ICAO’s South American Region: aerodrome certification progress from 2016 to 2019
Aerodromes are one of the most important links in the civil aviation network. They are the key interface between the passengers and the aircraft, and…
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These new commitments strengthened support for aviation in Africa
When government and industry leaders from across Africa gathered for this year’s African and Indian Ocean (AFI)…
Leading air navigation in Indonesia: A conversation with AirNav Indonesia’s first female CEO
AirNav Indonesia is the State-owned air navigation service provider responsible for managing flight navigation, air…
We are building stronger aviation safety and accident investigation through regional cooperation
As aviation systems grow in complexity, States are increasingly seeking innovative ways to strengthen both safety…
Energy storage systems at airports: From sustainability tool to strategic infrastructure
Airports are increasingly transforming from passive energy consumers into active energy producers and managers. As…
ICAO and the EU: Supporting Member States, building capacity and implementing international standards
Ensuring No Country is Left Behind is one of our biggest priorities at ICAO. We work with key stakeholders across…
Inspiring the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals in the APAC Region
As aviation evolves so does our need to attract, develop, and retain skilled professionals. From pilots and air…
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There is still time to join us as we shape the future of communications,…
Communications, navigation and surveillance systems are essential to the safe and…
We’re advancing accessible air transport for all
For international air transport to be truly accessible, passengers need to be able to move through the different stages of their journey with dignity and without…
This global air transport event is going to make history
In November, we're convening the Seventh Worldwide Air Transport Conference (ATConf/7)…