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The Air Transport Monthly Monitor for February 2020
The air transport industry is not only a vital engine of global socio-economic growth, but it is also of vital importance as a catalyst for economic development. Not only does the industry create direct and indirect employment and support…
ICAO continues its efforts through the COVID-19 crisis
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is committed to participating in the global efforts to control the spread of COVID-19. We recognize the intensity and the seriousness of the impacts this is presenting, both to States and…
ICAO Council adopts CORSIA emissions units
The ICAO Council approved the eligible emissions units for the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) today, reaching another important milestone toward CORSIA global implementation supporting worldwide…
ICAO safety audit programme celebrates 20-year anniversary
During a special ceremony conducted at yesterday’s fourth meeting of the ICAO Council’s 219th Session, ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano accepted a framed gift from the UN agency’s Secretary General, Dr. Fang Liu, commemorating…
ICAO Council adopts a COVID-19 Declaration
Affirming the urgent need to reduce the risks of the spread of COVID-19 by air transport, and to protect the health of air travellers and aviation personnel, the ICAO Council adopted a special Declaration on COVID-19 today during the fourth…
ICAO-WHO publish joint statement on COVID-19
The World Health Organization (WHO) published a joint statement with ICAO that provides updated advice regarding COVID-19 and civil aviation. Signed by the Director-General of the WHO, Mr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, and by ICAO Secretary…