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States agree to place aviation innovation at the heart of sustainable development
Twenty-four Ministers of Transport attending ICAO’s World Aviation Forum (IWAF) agreed to heighten innovation in the aviation sector as a means to accelerate progress towards the achievement of the United Nations Agenda 2030 Sustainable…
Enhancing aviation security and safety through Directors General of Civil Aviation Programmes
Senior aviation officials from countries around the world were welcomed to two training events at ICAO Headquarters by the Agency’s Secretary General, Dr. Fang Liu, as well as by the Director-General of the Civil Aviation Authority of…
The 40th Triennial Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization
The year 2019 marks two important milestones for the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) - the 75th anniversary of the organization’s founding charter, the Convention on International Civil Aviation, and the agency’s 40th…
A40 SkyTalks: Gender and aviation, what does the future hold?
Aviation, a historically male-dominated industry, is expected to grow exponentially in the next 10-15 years and there will be a labour shortage unless steps are taken to meet the resource demands of this growth. Aviation, and transport in…
A40 SkyTalks: Ensuring lithium batteries are safely carried on aircraft
Watch as Lynn McGuigan, ICAO Technical Officer, Cargo Safety, explains how damaged or defective batteries can catch fire and create an explosive atmosphere that poses a significant risk to the aircraft. Her presentation focuses on the need…
Air traffic management through global collaboration
The growth in both passenger movements and air cargo that will occur over the coming decades is one of the greatest challenges facing the global air traffic management community. Investment into new airports and runways will help address…