Uniting Aviation, News and Features by ICAO - NEWS AND FEATURES BY ICAO

​Shortly after the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, a special Multidisciplinary Meeting on Global Flight Tracking (MMGFT) was convened at ICAO Headquarters to propose recommendations for future actions. One of the main…
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Clean air is a shared responsibility. Like international aviation, air pollution knows no borders—everyone is affected by it, and everyone has a role to play in safeguarding the atmosphere. In support of the UN Sustainable Development Goal…
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The Convention on International Civil Aviation—better known as the Chicago Convention—was signed in 1944 to create the framework for safe and orderly global air transport. It established ICAO and laid the foundation for the standards and…
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The dynamic nature of the aviation industry poses significant challenges for States as they strive to achieve their safety, security, and sustainability goals. To assist in this effort, ICAO has introduced an innovative solution in the form…
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Unmanned aviation brings many unique opportunities - it can transport cargo, deliver life-saving materials, monitor wildlife, support disaster management, inspect infrastructure, and so much more - but it also brings unique challenges. …
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Aviation faces a period of accelerated growth and transformation, with ICAO targeting universal air connectivity, zero fatalities, and net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Delivering this growth and transformation will require a steady…
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Every day, thousands of aircraft take off and land safely thanks to the invisible network of data guiding every flight—from weather forecasts and flight plans to safety reports. The safety reports that are filed by airlines, airports, and…
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Every year, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties (COP) brings together world leaders, UN agencies, negotiators, climate experts, businesses, activists, Indigenous Peoples and relevant…
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Human trafficking is a major transnational challenge and a grave violation of human rights. Traffickers often exploit commercial aviation to transport their victims across borders undetected. Air transport enables the safe and efficient…
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This year, International Civil Aviation Day highlighted ICAO’s Strategic Plan toward 2050. #FlyDay, observed annually on 7 December, was marked under the theme “Safe Skies and a Sustainable Future for All.”  The Plan sets out a clear…
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