General Interest

Every year at ICAO we offer a wide spectrum of global events that are developed to address critical areas of civil aviation. Some of the events planned for 2024 cover air navigation, aviation safety, security and innovation, passenger…

When we start every new year, it's always really important to reflect on the lessons the previous year taught us, and there is no bigger one than the speed at which time passes. So often we make ambitious plans, only to see another year…

The initiative began in 2014 during the first ICAO Council off-site strategy session. They had a goal to establish ways ICAO could better communicate with and assist its Member States. At the time, there were a lot of discrepancies with how…

The operation of unmanned aircraft systems, commonly referred to as “drones” can pose a serious threat to other aircraft and people and property on the ground, especially when not operated safely and responsibly. In light of their growing…

Since ICAO was established in 1944,  our support and coordination has helped countries to diplomatically and technically realize a uniquely rapid and dependable network of global air mobility, connecting families, cultures, and…

ICAO's mission has always been clear, it is our mandate to ensure safe, secure, and sustainable air travel. For almost 80 years, we've achieved this through the Standard and Recommended Practices (SARPs) that are outlined in the Chicago…