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Foreign Terrorist Fighters (FTF) are not a new phenomenon. Preventing the movement of Foreign Terrorist Fighters is a complex global challenge that requires policy harmonization and an increased willingness to share information. To…
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Not only does ICAO’s annual Air Services Negotiation Event provide States with a central meeting place for conducting multiple bilateral air services negotiations and consultations, it also offers participants with excellent networking…
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Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu was re-elected by acclamation on 21 November 2016 for a second three-year term as President of the ICAO Council. In his acceptance Dr. Aliu noted “Over the past three years, ICAO has been working tirelessly to…
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Reconciling aviation security with improved passenger experience is just one issue ICAO’s 2016 Traveller Identification Programme (TRIP) Symposium addressed throughout the three-day event that was held at ICAO HQ this week. More than 550…
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On Tuesday, during a ceremony that side-lined ICAO’s Traveller Identification Programme (TRIP) Symposium which is taking place at ICAO Headquarters in Montréal from 15 to 17 November, ICAO and the International Organization for Migration…
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Aviation plays a vital role in the modern world, supporting millions of jobs and driving economic growth. There are countless benefits of connectivity that must be protected if the air transport sector is to meet its potential in bringing…
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The aviation industry has shown important  support for ICAO’s proposal to cap greenhouse gas emissions from international flights after last month’s gathering of States at ICAO’s General Assembly in Montreal, where the accord was voted on…
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It was 1854. After an earthquake hit Japan’s Nankai region, a village chief noticed signs of an imminent tsunami as the tide began receding. He set fire to his rice sheaves “Inamura” to warn the villagers below so they could flee to higher…
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ICAO provides guidance material, supports a proactive strategy for improving safety performance and establishes Standards and recommended Practices to help service providers interpret and implement them – the expectation is that those…
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