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On 6 June, ICAO observes UN Russian Language Day. The use of Russian at ICAO dates back to 15 October 1970, when the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) deposited its instrument of adherence to the Convention on International Civil…

Every year on June 5th, we celebrate "World Environment Day". The theme for this year’s World Environment Day is air quality, with the official slogan “Together we can beat air pollution”. One of ICAO’s Environmental Protection Strategic…

ICAO's Technical Cooperation Bureau (TCB) serves an important role in building a safe, secure and efficient global air transport system. TCB helps States to achieve SARPs compliance and delivers technical cooperation support through…

You’ll quickly recognize the name Bombardier as a company that builds aircraft, trains and recreational vehicles. Charles is the grandson of Joseph-Armand Bombardier, inventor of the iconic Ski-Doo snowmobile. Charles Bombardier…

Using the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) to get directions to a destination is a common daily experience for most of us. The navigation applications of virtually all smartphones are based on the Global Positioning System (GPS),…

On 31 May, ICAO joined the World Health Organization and the United Nations system as a whole in celebrating World No Tobacco Day. The smoke-free flights you enjoy today are thanks to a joint decision by our Member States. At the…