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As aviation evolves so does our need to attract, develop, and retain skilled professionals. From pilots and air traffic controllers to engineers, cybersecurity specialists, environmental experts, and aviation leaders, the sector will…
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Strengthened international cooperation will accelerate the decarbonization of air transport, and the new capacity-building programme we announced during ICAO Aviation Climate Week will support our long-term global aspirational goal of…
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If we are going to achieve aviation’s carbon-neutral growth goal, we need the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). Throughout Climate Week, we focused on how we can strengthen CORSIA’s contributions to…
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The second day of in-depth discussions at ICAO Aviation Climate Week revealed how rapid transformations are driving the scale-up of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), Lower Carbon Aviation Fuels (LCAF), and other aviation cleaner energies.…
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When ICAO Aviation Climate Week opened, the focus went right away to this: how can aviation deliver on its ambition to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, and what has to change to get there?  Cross-sector collaboration was emphasized as one…
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The Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Award, honoring a leader in global aviation safety. Presented annually, this Award recognizes notable achievements in the…
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Airport checkpoints have long been defined by long queues, repeated bag unpacking, and operational bottlenecks. Travellers want to know, “When will my turn be? How should I prepare? What can I bring?” Airports face parallel pressures:…
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For decades, civil aviation has been an engine of globalization, prosperity, and human connection. Yet it continues to face a defining test: whether it can decarbonize quickly enough to remain both viable and valued in a climate-constrained…
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Safety is a top priority in aviation and is at the core of one of ICAO’s Strategic Goals. International cooperation by governments and industry groups, with the support of ICAO, ensures commercial aircraft are the safest mode of travel. To…
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The future of sustainable aviation will depend not only on technological innovation and global cooperation, but also on the ideas and perspectives of the next generation. To help bring those perspectives into the global conversation, we…
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