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

The efficient and secure completion of border, immigration, customs and boarding procedures in international aviation – a fundamental objective of air transport facilitation – relies heavily on rapid and effective evaluation of travel…
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Our North America, Central America and Caribbean Region works very closely with a diverse mix of 22​ Contracting States and 19 Territories. There are large Member States in this region and there are many that have less complex air transport…
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An important aspect of international border security centers around the need for establishing that a traveller presenting a passport and/or visa is the person to whom the document was legitimately issued. These documents must present…
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In 1965 the ICAO Council established the North Atlantic Systems Planning Group (NAT SPG) as the first regional planning group. They were responsible for continuously studying, monitoring and evaluating the air navigation system in light of…
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Recent global circumstances have driven advancements in technologies and the digitization of various processes, fostering improved interactions between passengers and border authorities. The deployment of these cutting-edge technologies has…
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An initiative, that is meant to enhance Uzbekistan's aviation safety capabilities, took a significant step forward with the inaugural meeting of the Strategic Review Board (SRB) for Uzbekistan's Country Strategic Plan of Action (COSPA)…
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When we launched our ICAO TV video platform, we wanted to create a hub for sharing the rich discussions that take place during important ICAO events. With 1200+ videos (and counting!) dedicated to aviation, this user-friendly platform is…
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We are entering a new chapter of cooperation with the European Union (EU) to strengthen global aviation capacity building, technical assistance, and implementation support. This new agreement will strengthen our cooperation in the global…
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When it comes to aviation safety, effective communication plays a crucial role, particularly when ensuring clear and accurate exchanges between pilots, air traffic controllers, and other stakeholders. Central to this communication framework…
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In 2023 we began an ambitious three-year journey to ensure ICAO is fit for the future. Our goal is to become more results-driven with a people-focused culture and way of working. We want to be transparent, accountable, efficient, and…
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