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The presence of wildlife in the vicinity of the airfield is a threat to aircraft operations worldwide. Every year numerous collisions occur between aircraft and wildlife that cause damage to aircraft. Although the majority of wildlife…
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One way to support the self-sufficiency of developing countries in aviation, is to strengthen their civil aviation institutions by enabling States to better face the continuously changing aviation environment. A new implementation support…
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The Convention on International Civil Aviation, drafted in 1944 by 54 nations, was established to promote cooperation and “create and preserve friendship and understanding among the nations and peoples of the world.” Known more commonly…
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Innovation involves the introduction of new things, ideas, concepts, or ways of doing something that is ahead of current thinking and forward-looking. ICAO's work includes identifying, developing and deploying, in coordination with States,…
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Safety is a top priority for ICAO and the global air transport network, and we have seen remarkable advancements throughout the sector. Our 2022 Safety Report presented a detailed analysis of global civil aviation safety performance for…
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One of our key priorities at ICAO is to ensure that aviation operations meet the highest standards for safety, security, and compliance with Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs), ICAO’s Capacity Development and Implementation…
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The ICAO Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) continues to be one of the most visible programmes that ICAO has launched in the last two decades. It provides critical assistance and guidance to States, and helps them to…
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Safety is a top priority for ICAO and remarkable progress has been achieved over decades of development of international air transport. Despite advances, aircraft accidents remain a harsh reminder of our responsibility to the travelling…
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Over the last decade, a number of States began issuing online visas, often referred to as "eVisas". This was carried out without the benefit of standardization, commonality, or definitions of what constitutes a travel authorization not…
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Having a basic knowledge of the spectrum and aeronautical communications systems that are operated in very high frequency (VHF) bands is essential to understand frequency management for civil aviation communications. For those working in…
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