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Breathing easier: The action ICAO is driving to improve air quality
Clean air is a shared responsibility. Like international aviation, air pollution knows no borders—everyone is affected by it, and everyone has a role to play in safeguarding the atmosphere. In support of the UN Sustainable Development Goal…
Setting the Standards: ICAO’s Annexes to the Chicago Convention
The Convention on International Civil Aviation—better known as the Chicago Convention—was signed in 1944 to create the framework for safe and orderly global air transport. It established ICAO and laid the foundation for the standards and…
Empowering aviation through seamless implementation solutions
The dynamic nature of the aviation industry poses significant challenges for States as they strive to achieve their safety, security, and sustainability goals. To assist in this effort, ICAO has introduced an innovative solution in the form…
Remotely piloted aircraft systems: these are the standards and tools we developed
Unmanned aviation brings many unique opportunities - it can transport cargo, deliver life-saving materials, monitor wildlife, support disaster management, inspect infrastructure, and so much more - but it also brings unique challenges. …
Closing the gap: ICAO’s landmark global study on women in aviation
Aviation faces a period of accelerated growth and transformation, with ICAO targeting universal air connectivity, zero fatalities, and net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Delivering this growth and transformation will require a steady…
ECCAIRS 2: The modern aviation reporting tool that is enhancing aviation safety worldwide
Every day, thousands of aircraft take off and land safely thanks to the invisible network of data guiding every flight—from weather forecasts and flight plans to safety reports. The safety reports that are filed by airlines, airports, and…