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Charting progress: milestones and collaboration in the Latin America Region
The Latin American Civil Aviation Commission (LACAC) is a specialized regional entity that is dedicated to fostering cooperation and coordination among its member states. At the forefront of LACAC's…
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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…
The ICAO SAM Regional Office: 70 years dedicated to the development of civil aviation in South America
The Regional Offices of ICAO play an important role regarding the Organization’s mandate: facilitating the consultation necessary to ensure that…
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Encouraging Europe’s sustainable aviation leadership to support ICAO goals
Europe is playing a crucial role in accelerating progress towards the global net zero carbon emission objectives…
Breaking stereotypes: women in Kazakhstan are soaring in aviation professions
In many industries there are male- or female-dominated professions where one gender constitutes more than…
Strengthening environmental sustainability: one region’s journey towards net-zero skies
The aviation industry serves a vital role in global connectivity and will continue to expand this role through…
Paving the way: enhancing airport infrastructure in Small Island States
When all flights to and from Tuvalu island were cancelled indefinitely in December 2023 - due to damage to the…
A message from the Asia and Pacific Regional Director
Even though air transport performance is only expected to reach pre-pandemic numbers by 2024/2025, 2023 was…
This is some of the training available in the APAC region this year
It's always really important to reflect on the lessons the previous year taught us, and there is no bigger one than…
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Extending recognition and appreciation on World Pilots’ Day
World Pilots' Day is celebrated every year on April 26th. In 2014 the day was first…
Announcing the winners of our global innovation competition
For several decades, international civil aviation has had to overcome challenges and demonstrate its ability to withstand major shocks and disruptions. This was made possible…
We are uniting aviation. Do you want to be part of things?
Most of you know what we do…
We are the UN specialized agency that manages the…