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

International aviation depends on countries working together to ensure that aircraft can operate safely and securely across national borders. As the United Nations agency for international civil aviation, ICAO provides a global forum for…
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In our “ICAO’s Strategic Goals Explained” article series, we explored the six Strategic Goals that are guiding ICAO’s global aviation vision through 2050. These goals reflect our commitment to a safe, secure, sustainable, and inclusive air…
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We must honour the victims of the 9/11 attacks – the 2,977 innocent people killed that day and the uncountable number of others who have also suffered then and now in immeasurable ways – by ensuring nothing like this can happen again. This…
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Communications, navigation and surveillance systems are essential to the safe and efficient operation of international aviation. They enable aircraft and air traffic services to communicate, determine position and navigate accurately, and…
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As international travel evolves, trusted and interoperable traveller identification systems are becoming increasingly important in supporting secure, efficient, and seamless border processes worldwide.  Every year, through the ICAO…
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For international air transport to be truly accessible, passengers need to be able to move through the different stages of their journey with dignity and without discrimination. This includes persons with disabilities and reduced mobility,…
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When government and industry leaders from across Africa gathered for this year’s African and Indian Ocean (AFI) Aviation Week, they strengthened cooperation across ICAO's strategic priorities - and they signed new cooperation agreements!…
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In November, we're convening the Seventh Worldwide Air Transport Conference (ATConf/7) from 16 to 20 November 2026 at ICAO Headquarters to discuss the future of international air transport. The event is the highest-level global forum we…
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Building on the momentum of the inaugural AAM Symposium that took place two years ago, the Second Advanced Air Mobility Symposium (AAM 2026) will bring together regulators, industry leaders, infrastructure developers, international…
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As aviation continues to evolve in response to new technologies, sustainability priorities, operational challenges, and changing workforce needs, continuous learning is becoming increasingly important for professionals across the sector.…
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