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

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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This year ICAO is celebrating its 75th Anniversary of the signing of the Convention on International Civil Aviation. We are inspired by the past achievements that have made air transport a safe, secure and efficient mode of travel, and we…
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With millions of passengers and cargo tonnage flown every year, the aviation industry is a high-profile target for terrorists and hostile acts around the world. Attempted and successful attacks, from the 11 September 2001 hijackings to the…
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The President of ICAO's Council, Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu, declared that the UN agency’s No Country Left Behind initiative has successfully resulted in heightened cooperation with States and established a crucial momentum for further…
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Maintenance is a major contributor to aircraft operating costs, flight delays and cancellations. Despite longer-lasting aircraft and more durable engines, airlines now spend more on maintenance than on fuel or crew. The need to keep assets…
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The connectivity provided by commercial aviation is a tremendous force for good, helping to power the global economy while at the same time delivering huge social and cultural benefits.   In 2019, over 4.7 billion passengers will fly safely…
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Human trafficking – also referred to as trafficking in persons – is a global criminal enterprise second only to the trafficking of drugs and tantamount to modern-day slavery. Victims and perpetrators can sometimes make use of commercial…
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In his keynote address to the Global Aviation Investment Summit in Dubai, the President of the ICAO Council, Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu reminded the many dignitaries and participants in attendance that “aviation is essential to States as…
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Women in the Middle East have realized amazing achievements and many successes for which they can be justifiably proud. They are catalysts in sustainably developing the aviation industry. These women have proven track records in…
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T he ICAO MID Office hosted the Seventeenth Meeting of the Middle East Air Navigation Planning and Implementation Regional Group (MIDANPIRG 17) and the Seventh Meeting of the Regional Aviation Safety Group - Middle East (RASG-MID 7)…
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