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ANC Talks: Issues that affect airports
Issues that impact airports became the focus of the second ANC Talk that took place on Monday, February 3rd. Discussions opened with Airports Council International (ACI) announcing the appointment of the new Director-General, Luis Felipe…
ICAO issues new calls on COVID-19 response coordination
ICAO has conveyed new advice to its Member States urging them to review and implement applicable civil aviation standards and recommended practices relevant to communicable disease response.
We are reminding national governments of the…
On Valentine’s day: the things we love about aviation
As many around the world celebrate Valentine’s Day, we’re shifting the attention from the people who mean the world to you, to the things we love most about this industry.
Beginning with safety, which always comes first.…
Economic impact estimates as a result of the COVID-19 travel bans
ICAO has produced some preliminary forecasts relating to the expected economic impacts from COVID-19 travel bans on international air connectivity.
Our current reports indicate that some 70 airlines have cancelled all international…
The Air Transport Monthly Monitor for January 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…
The importance of drone operations in the sustainable development of Africa
Stressing the importance of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations to sustainable development, ICAO highlighted the significance of Africa’s global leadership in this area during last week’s African Drone Forum in Kigali, Rwanda.
The…