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

The first female president of Japan Airlines (JAL), is a well-known personality. When Mitsuko Tottori reached for the sky and broke all barriers of stereotypical thinking to take on the highest position in her organization, she became a…
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In June 2024, India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), issued an advisory circular that adressed the need for enhancing female representation in the civil aviation sector. The circular is applicable to…
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Aviation contributes significantly to State’ economy and requires stable and secure environment. Effective civil-military cooperation in air traffic management (ATM) will allow civil aviation to flourish and military aviation to perform…
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The ICAO System Wide Information Management (SWIM) is an important component of modern air traffic management (ATM) systems aimed at enhancing the exchange and accessibility of accurate and timely information in the aviation industry.…
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The primary objective of ICAO's Implementation Support and Development Section - Security (ISD-SEC) is to support ICAO Contracting States in resolving significant security deficiencies identified through the ICAO Aviation Security Audit…
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The presence of wildlife in the vicinity of anairfield is a threat to aircraft operations worldwide. Every year numerous collisions occur between aircraft and wildlife that cause damage to aircraft. Although most wildlife strikes involve…
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A common aeronautical virtual private Network (CRV) can be thought of as a secure, private internet for aviaion. It allows different aviation organizations, like airlines, air traffic control, and airports, to share important information…
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It was 2016 when ICAO Asia and Pacific Combined Action Team (CAT) technical assistance missions were first introduced. ICAO’s ‘No Country Left Behind’ (NCLB) initiative highlighted ICAO’s effort to assist States in implementing ICAO…
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Aviation challenges in the Africa-Indian Ocean (AFI) Region have been documented in ICAO working papers, Safety Oversight Audit Reports and meeting reports, as well as in the notes and meetings of other multinational bodies like the African…
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A Digital Travel Credential (DTC) is a travel credential in a digital format that conforms with the specifications contained in ICAO DTC Technical Reports (and once incorporated, in Doc 9303). It is meant to temporarily or permanently…
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