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

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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Television has undergone significant evolution in the 21st century, surpassing its traditional function as a one-way channel for broadcast and cable content. It continues to be the single largest source of video consumption. In the modern…
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The international aviation sector stands ready to implement the cleaner energy transition that is required to achieve the ICAO’s long term aspirational goal of Net-Zero 2050. To advance the global framework for such transition, ICAO has…
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The dynamic nature of the aviation industry poses significant challenges for States as they strive to achieve their safety, security, and sustainability goals. To assist in this effort, ICAO has introduced Implementation Packages (iPacks).…
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At ICAO, we prioritize the importance of safety in aviation's dynamic landscape. To support Member States and the industry,  ICAO developed the Global Aviation Safety Plan (GASP), the comprehensive strategy that serves as our roadmap for…
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