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From check-in to boarding: how biometrics are reshaping air travel
According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), 46% of passengers used biometrics at the airport in 2024, and 73% of travelers want to use biometric identification instead of physical documents. In other words, the majority…
We launched this aviation security training manual to strengthen global security measures
Recently, we launched the highly anticipated Aviation Security Training Manual (Doc 10207), a comprehensive resource aimed at enhancing aviation security worldwide. Developed to address the evolving needs of States, airport authorities,…
How next-generation CT technology is transforming cargo screening
In response to the evolving security challenges in global air cargo transportation, aviation security screening technologies have significantly advanced in recent years. In 2024, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) introduced…
Taking flight through the storm: Aviation’s role in combating sand and dust storms
July 12th is the day where we recognize the International day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms, a global call to action to reduce the impacts of these storms on human health, the environment, and sustainable development. It is an…
ICAO’s Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme Training: Is this for you?
The Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) is an ICAO programme that has been contributing to the safe functioning of the global aviation industry for more than 25 years. Through this programme, ICAO carries out audits and other…
The United Kingdom’s contributions to aviation safety, sustainability, and ICAO’s…
One of our important priorities at ICAO is our mission to ensure that No Country is Left Behind, where partnerships with Member States and international organizations play a critical role. Through our Resource Mobilization Strategy (the…