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Continued passenger traffic growth and robust air cargo demand in 2017
A new, record 4.1 billion passengers were carried by the aviation industry on scheduled services in 2017, according to the preliminary figures ICAO released today. This indicates a 7.1% increase over 2016. The number of departures rose to…
African States seek sustainable growth
"Aviation growth is poised to bring substantial socio- economic benefits and sustainable prosperity to your States,” Dr Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu, President of the ICAO Council, told a Special Meeting of Economic Community of West African…
A spotlight on Rwanda: How compliance with international standards has facilitated development
On 3 February 1964, the Government of Rwanda became a signatory to the Chicago Convention of 1944.
Since its inception, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), as a United Nations specialized agency, has actively worked…
Accident Survival 101: What passengers need to know
Accident investigations have shown that deficiencies and inaccuracies in safety information briefings, signs, placards and markings can negatively impact passenger survival rates. Well-informed, knowledgeable passengers have a better chance…
Where do today’s airline pilots come from?
Every year CAE works with more than 300 airlines and trains more than 120,000 pilots, connections that give them unique insights into both market and industry needs. After analyzing the requirements and projected growth in passenger air…
Evolving global strategies for safety and air navigation planning, development and implementation
ICAO will host the once-a-decade Air Navigation Conference in October 2018, that will bring Member States and aviation stakeholders together to build on ever-evolving global strategies for safety and air navigation planning, development and…