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CORSIA implementation on course
The Council of ICAO, during its 216th Session, has made another set of important decisions toward the timely implementation of the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA).
Agreement was reached for the…
Aviation Safety: Ground Proximity Warning Systems
In the 2017-2019 edition of the Global Aviation Safety Plan (GASP), ICAO identifies a number of high-risk accident categories which are listed as global safety priorities. There are three accident categories that account for more than 60…
The ICAO SAM Regional Office: 70 years dedicated to the development of civil aviation in South…
The Regional Offices of ICAO play an important role regarding the Organization’s mandate: facilitating the consultation necessary to ensure that emerging ICAO guidance fosters the safe, secure and sustainable development of air…
ICAO compliance key to African air connectivity
At the Aviation Africa 2019 Civil Aviation Summit taking place in Kigali today, ICAO affirmed that Africa’s emergence as one of the world’s fastest-growing air transport markets is predicated on a deepening of regional cooperation and…
Digital travel credentials: Looking beyond the book
Travellers’ behaviours and expectations are changing. In our ever-increasing world of digital transactions, it is hard to imagine a future where we will still need to present a traditional, physical passport in order to cross a border.…
Introduction of the clean aircraft concept for winter operations
A primary concern for air operators, airport authorities, and air traffic control is maintaining safe aeroplane operations during all types of weather conditions. This is important for the passengers we collectively serve, since there is…