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

On 14 March 2023, ICAO’s seven Regional Directors provided an annual briefing to the ICAO Council on priorities for implementing the ICAO Business Plan and Global Aviation Safety, Security and Air Navigation Plans at the regional level,…
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There is a famous story where locusts were referred to as the plague. There is a reason why such a condemning term was, and still is, used to describe this otherwise innocent-looking grasshopper. When locusts form a swarm, they can…
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The latest carbon reduction results achieved through the Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Carbon Accreditation programme  are record-breaking, and represent a massive step forward towards the ambitious net zero by 2050 goal…
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A new air traffic services (ATS) interconnection has strengthened the exchange of information between Europe and South America, safeguarding the transmission of critical data such as flight plans and meteorological forecasts. On 23 February…
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Every year around the world March 8th is celebrated as International Women's Day. It is a day for recognizing the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, and for raising awareness about women's equality. The theme…
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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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