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Air Transport Monthly Monitor for August 2019
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…
Using technology in aviation training
Physicist Niels Bohr once said, ‘prediction is very difficult, especially if it’s about the future’. Despite the difficulties, we can safely assume advances in technology will reshape the future training programmes of aviation…
Prioritizing partnerships to achieve ICAO’s Strategic Objectives
The Mandate and Key Initiatives
Partnerships are central to ICAO’s core mission. As the global forum of States for international civil aviation, ICAO proactively fosters cooperation, collaboration and coordinated approaches to manage the…
Improvement and innovation in Brazil’s aviation sector
Following the rapid growth of civil aviation in Brazil, the government undertook institutional reforms in the sector, with the creation of the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) in 2005, the elaboration of the National Policy for Civil…
Improving security in aviation: implementation support and development is key
It goes without saying that threats to the aviation security system are continuously evolving and challenging to mitigate. Despite improvements, many vulnerabilities remain; aviation security audits continue to reveal deficiencies in…
The importance of risk assessment in aviation security
Civil aviation continues to be an attractive target for a variety of reasons. Terrorists still seek to exploit real or perceived vulnerabilities in the international civil aviation system and develop new techniques and weapons in the hope…