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As a country that is continuously, extensively, attacked on a daily basis, Israel became very active in the field of cybersecurity, including in the aviation sector. Various initiatives and efforts are led by the two main authorities that…
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Next week we will hold the Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) event at ICAO Headquarters in Montréal. This important event, which is taking place from 7 to 9 November 2022, will bring together key stakeholders from civil aviation…
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Salvatore Sciacchitano was re-elected by acclamation for a second three-year term as President of the ICAO Council. “While the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically impacted the Organization’s work, I take great pride in the fact that the…
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Important new implementation support agreements were formalized during ICAO’s 41st Assembly to heighten implementation of the Organization’s safety, security and sustainability global plans, international standards, and guidance. In…
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At the 17th ICAO Traveler Identification Programme (TRIP) Symposium that took place from 13-15 September 2022 in Montréal, the UN specialized aviation agency demonstrated its commitment to further enhance global aviation’s post-pandemic…
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Every three years, ICAO's 193 Member States and a large number of international organizations are invited to ICAO's General Assembly where they establish ICAO policies for the triennium that will follow it. Technical, economic, legal and…
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Recognizing the critical role air transport plays as a catalyst for sustainable development worldwide, governments attending the 41st ICAO Assembly earlier this month have taken new steps to recognize and strengthen the role of air…
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The rapid evolution of civil aviation is being challenged by greater efficiency demands, digital transformation of the aviation ecosystem, swift introduction of new entrants (unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), high altitude vehicles, etc.),…
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The key implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for global air transport were addressed in several key air transport facilitation decisions adopted during ICAO’s 41st Assembly. Before the triennial meeting closed at ICAO Headquarters in…
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To support ICAO’s need for voluntary contributions from its Member States,  to supplement their assessed contributions as signatory States to the Chicago Convention, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia recently confirmed a USD 1,000,000 donation…
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