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Reimagining airport security: integrated technology powers next‑generation checkpoints
Airport checkpoints have long been defined by long queues, repeated bag unpacking, and operational bottlenecks. Travellers want to know, “When will my turn be? How should I prepare? What can I bring?” Airports face parallel pressures:…
Drones, missiles, and jamming: Protecting civil aircraft operating near conflict zones
With the risk of weapons targeting civilian planes growing worldwide, ICAO is calling for stronger measures to protect civilian aircraft from military threats. Our Secretary General addressed delegates at the 2026 World Overflight Risk…
Empowering women in aviation: Want to join the conversation?
The aviation sector continues to evolve through innovation, collaboration, and the development of a diverse and inclusive workforce. To support these efforts, we partnered with the UN Women and IATA to bring together government…
Aviation’s net-zero journey: A time for difficult choices and bold commitment
For decades, civil aviation has been an engine of globalization, prosperity, and human connection. Yet it continues to face a defining test: whether it can decarbonize quickly enough to remain both viable and valued in a climate-constrained…
ICAO’s Global Aviation Safety Plan: Advancing the vision of zero fatalities
Safety is a top priority in aviation and is at the core of one of ICAO’s Strategic Goals. International cooperation by governments and industry groups, with the support of ICAO, ensures commercial aircraft are the safest mode of travel. To…
Last chance for this video call: We’re looking for students with sustainable aviation ideas
The future of sustainable aviation will depend not only on technological innovation and global cooperation, but also on the ideas and perspectives of the next generation. To help bring those perspectives into the global conversation, we…