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

In recent years, industry and governments have been exploring ways to use digital traveller information more effectively to be able to facilitate people through the various airport checkpoints in a more seamless and customer-centric way. An…
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On 22 January 2020, the Secretary General of the United Nations, António Guterres, outlined his priorities for the year and kicked-off the Decade of Action. His message was clear: with just ten years to go, a  global effort is required to…
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ICAO is continuing to assist in the coordination of the international response to the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak through the ICAO Collaborative Arrangement for the Prevention and Management of Public Health Events in Civil…
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Addressing the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos this week, ICAO Secretary General Dr. Fang Liu contributed to a range of WEF sessions on topics relating to drones and urban air mobility, medical applications for unmanned aircraft…
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Those who have seen the last season of Game of Thrones will recall that Westeros was destroyed and its inhabitants tragically killed by a fire-breathing dragon and its malevolent rider, Daenerys Targaryen. Daenerys had used unusual travel…
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As civil aviation regulatory heads from around the world took part in the latest round of recovery coordination meetings hosted virtually by the agency’s Regional Offices, ICAO made further progress on its global aviation pandemic response…
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Every year 24 January is recognised as the International Day of Education, the day the United Nations recognises the necessary role education plays in peace and development. The 2020 theme 'Learning for people, planet, prosperity and…
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During the past five years, there has been a significant increase in the pace of development and application of new technologies and concepts of operation within the aviation sector. Among the many milestones that have been reached during…
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In any State at any time, military or terrorist conflicts may occur that poses risks to civil aviation. It is important for governments, aircraft operators, and other airspace users such as air navigation service providers (ANSPs), to work…
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Aviation generates economic growth, creates jobs, and facilitates international trade and tourism. It is recognized by the international community as an essential enabler to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The aviation…
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