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ICAO’s important role in UN effort to limit the movement of Foreign Terrorist Fighters
At the official launch of the United Nations Countering Terrorist Travel Programme (UNCTTP) at UN Headquarters in New York, ICAO Secretary General Dr. Fang Liu emphasized that aviation security and the facilitation of passenger movements…
Air Transport Monthly Monitor: April 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…
Setting the standard: the collaborative approach to unlocking the potential of space-based ADS-B
~This story was originally published by NAV CANADA. You can read more of their articles about Canada’s air navigation system, by visiting their blog here.
Recently NAV CANADA celebrated the successful launch…
Aerodrome Certification: key to safe and efficient aerodrome operations
Every flight starts and ends at an Aerodrome.
From their humble beginnings as relatively simple landing strips, international aerodromes have evolved into highly complex facilities. A modern international aerodrome’s environment is…
Albert Roper: The first Secretary General of ICAO and Architect of the 1919 Paris Convention
Albert Jean François Roper was born in Paris in 1891. In 1914, he had just undertaken law studies when he served in World War I, initially enlisted in the infantry and later, in 1916, transferred to the Flying Corps. Awarded five citations…
Enhancing connectivity between Belt and Road countries through investments in air transport
ICAO Secretary General Dr. Fang Liu attended the 2nd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing last week, providing remarks to the main Infrastructure Connectivity session which highlighted the critical role of air…