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

As ICAO prepares to commemorate next year’s 80th anniversary of the Convention on International Civil Aviation, we are recognizing that there are many milestones we are proud to celebrate. At the invitation of the Egyptian Ministry of Civil…
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We've taken steps to enhance our cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) around the transport of radioactive materials by air, notably to improve the efficiency and speed of these shipments that are vital for…
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Since ICAO was established in 1944,  our support and coordination has helped countries to diplomatically and technically realize a uniquely rapid and dependable network of global air mobility, connecting families, cultures, and…
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During the COP28 Presidency Roundtable on Energy transition that took place in Dubai, ICAO informed the leaders in attendance on the outcome of the recently concluded third ICAO Conference on Aviation and Alternative Fuels (CAAF/3),…
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ICAO's mission has always been clear, it is our mandate to ensure safe, secure, and sustainable air travel. For almost 80 years, we've achieved this through the Standard and Recommended Practices (SARPs) that are outlined in the Chicago…
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At ICAO we serve as the global forum for States for international civil aviation. We develop policies and Standards, undertake compliance audits, perform studies and analyses, provide assistance and build aviation capacities through many…
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Under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, persons with disabilities have the same international rights as other citizens, such as accessibility, and full and effective participation and inclusion in…
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To address the effects of aviation emissions on the environment, this year ICAO updated Annex 16, which covers environmental protection. Early in 2023, ICAO adopted new and updated standards and amendments to further address environmental…
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Technology is continuously evolving in the unmanned aviation industry and that brings both opportunities and challenges.  To discuss both and shape the future of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), we're bringing together industry leaders,…
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Last month ICAO convened Security Week 2023: AVSEC & CYBERSEC with 673 participants from 84 States and 11 international organizations registered for the week-long event. The theme for the week, “Aviation Critical Infrastructure…
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