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

ICAO’s Technical Cooperation Programme provides advice and assistance in the development and implementation of projects across the full spectrum of civil aviation aimed at the safety, security, environmental protection and sustainable…
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In the last few years, there has been an increasing range of new aviation activities occupying very low altitude airspace, typically at and below 1 000 feet above ground level (AGL), in urban or suburban environments. Such activities…
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As part of its ongoing efforts in the global response to COVID-19, ICAO has taken action to assist the United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS), managed by the World Food Programme (WFP), as it continues to try to deliver reliable…
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ICAO’s Council President and Secretary General welcomed the G20 leaders’ statement on COVID-19 today, including its underscoring of how this unprecedented pandemic serves as “a powerful reminder of our interconnectedness and…
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ICAO has issued new COVID-19 calls to governments globally, urging improved coordination with aircraft operators on the current air services updates and flight restrictions in force. We have asked our Member States to examine the best…
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As part of their efforts to engage with industry and other stakeholders, ICAO’s Air Navigation Commission (ANC) began organizing ANC Talks. Earlier this month, ICAO invited Airbus to give insight into the new generation of aircraft,…
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The ICAO Council is urging States, international organizations and financial institutions to consider the critical importance of civil aviation to the recovery of the worldwide economy after COVID-19, declared a global pandemic by the World…
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ICAO, the International Maritime Organization (IMO), and the World Health Organization (WHO) joined the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) yesterday for a virtual teleconference on COVID-19. The meeting was introduced with priorities…
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ICAO issued a call to national governments today on COVID-19 response effectiveness, urging all of its 193 Member States to establish or adhere to several key international requirements contained in Annex 9 to the Convention on…
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The air transport industry is not only a vital engine of global socio-economic growth, but it is also of vital importance as a catalyst for economic development. Not only does the industry create direct and indirect employment and support…
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