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Global aviation security, innovation, and sustainability priorities are key: 2019 World Economic…
ICAO Secretary General Dr. Fang Liu brought important civil aviation security, innovation, and sustainability perspectives to the recent 2019 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where she contributed to a wide range of high-level…
ICAO’s North Atlantic Systems Planning Group appoints first female Chairperson
The Council of ICAO established the North Atlantic Systems Planning Group (NAT SPG) in 1965. Since its inception, ICAO has long recognized the valuable contribution of the Group, which has been at the forefront of the advancement of civil…
Achieving Effective Safety Management Implementation
It is often mentioned that air traffic is expected to double in the next 15 years. That growth, combined with rapid technological changes, the increasing complexity of the aviation system and innovative approaches proposed by the aviation…
Artificial intelligence: Reducing the cognitive flaws encountered by human X-ray screeners
Security screening plays a critical role in securing airports, relying heavily on human perception, judgment, attention, and decision-making. The screening task can be draining and monotonous because it is both repetitive and constrained by…
Things to know before buying an unmanned aircraft
The operation of unmanned aircraft systems or “drones” can pose a serious threat to manned flights and people and property on the ground, especially when they aren’t operated safely and responsibly, or in accordance with State rules and…
An environment update – fresh from the oven
In addition to celebrating of the United Nations’ World Environment Day on June 5th, the entire last week was dedicated to environmental discussions and deliberations in the 12 June 2019 session of the ICAO Council.
A message from…