Ten things to know before flying your new drone
The operation of unmanned aircraft systems, commonly referred to as “drones” can pose a serious threat to other aircraft and people and property on the ground, especially when not operated safely and responsibly. In light of their growing…
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Celebrating 70 years of the ICAO Middle East Regional Office and deepening cooperation with Egypt
As ICAO prepares to commemorate next year’s 80th anniversary of the Convention on International Civil Aviation, we are recognizing that there are many milestones we are proud to celebrate. At the invitation of the Egyptian Ministry of Civil…
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Our cooperation with the IAEA to enhance the transport of vital radioactive materials
We've taken steps to enhance our cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) around the transport of radioactive materials by air, notably to improve the efficiency and speed of these shipments that are vital for…
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Advocating for innovation on International Civil Aviation Day
Since ICAO was established in 1944, our support and coordination has helped countries to diplomatically and technically realize a uniquely rapid and dependable network of global air mobility, connecting families, cultures, and…
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ICAO’s address to the COP28 High-level Roundtable on Energy transition
During the COP28 Presidency Roundtable on Energy transition that took place in Dubai, ICAO informed the leaders in attendance on the outcome of the recently concluded third ICAO Conference on Aviation and Alternative Fuels (CAAF/3),…
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ICAO’s approach to streamlining Standards and Recommended Practices in the digital age
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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This gateway to global aviation standards and practices? It is free to unlock!
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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Inclusive skies: assuring equal access for persons with disabilities in air transport
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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ICAO’s enhanced measures for mitigating aircraft engine emissions
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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We’re unlocking the future of unmanned aviation during this Drone Enable event
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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