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Setting the Standards: ICAO’s Annexes to the Chicago Convention
The Convention on International Civil Aviation—better known as the Chicago Convention—was signed in 1944 to create the framework for safe and orderly global air transport. It established ICAO and laid the foundation for the standards and…
Empowering aviation through seamless implementation solutions
The dynamic nature of the aviation industry poses significant challenges for States as they strive to achieve their safety, security, and sustainability goals. To assist in this effort, ICAO has introduced an innovative solution in the form…
Remotely piloted aircraft systems: these are the standards and tools we developed
Unmanned aviation brings many unique opportunities - it can transport cargo, deliver life-saving materials, monitor wildlife, support disaster management, inspect infrastructure, and so much more - but it also brings unique challenges. …
Closing the gap: ICAO’s landmark global study on women in aviation
Aviation faces a period of accelerated growth and transformation, with ICAO targeting universal air connectivity, zero fatalities, and net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Delivering this growth and transformation will require a steady…
ICAO at COP30: Showcasing international aviation’s contributions to climate action
Every year, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties (COP) brings together world leaders, UN agencies, negotiators, climate experts, businesses, activists, Indigenous Peoples and relevant…
Combating human trafficking in aviation: How Kenya Airways is advancing ICAO’s global efforts
Human trafficking is a major transnational challenge and a grave violation of human rights. Traffickers often exploit commercial aviation to transport their victims across borders undetected. Air transport enables the safe and efficient…