General Interest

Future markets will demand aircraft that have mainline range and performance but are as nimble as regional jets. The unprecedented operational flexibility of the C Series aircraft will let operators open more new routes and offer the…

Since the early days of powered flight, aircraft have been built using traditional materials, mainly aluminum. Today the C Series aircraft are moving the industry forward by leveraging over 40 years of experience in advanced materials in a…

AIn May 2016 a wildfire began in the northern Canadian city of Fort McMurray, Alberta. The fire swept through the community, forcing close to 90,000 people to evacuate the area. Many evacuees were transported by air in a massive…

On November 4, 2016, the first Global 7000 flight test vehicle (FTV1) departed on its maiden flight from Bombardier’s manufacturing facility in Toronto, Ontario. During the 2 hour and 27 minute flight, all flight controls were exercised and…

Most of our readers already know what we do… We are the UN specialized agency that manages the administration and governance of the Convention on International Civil Aviation. We work with 191 Member States and industry groups to reach…

Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu was re-elected by acclamation on 21 November 2016 for a second three-year term as President of the ICAO Council. In his acceptance Dr. Aliu noted “Over the past three years, ICAO has been working tirelessly to…