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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…
SkyLive Streaming: 2019 ICAO World Aviation Forum
Welcome to the page where we will live-stream ICAO's World Aviation Forum as it takes place at ICAO Headquarters on 23 September 2019. Though we broadcast all of the presentations on YouTube Live with SkyLive, you can follow the broadcasts…
Future-proof body scanners give impetus to airport security
It is essential that the aviation industry provides passengers with travel journeys that are pleasant and safe – but it is not an easy task. Increasing passenger numbers, an evolving threat landscape and limited human resources pose great…