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The roadmap for implementing new travel document specifications
Travel documents are continuously evolving. Though the effectiveness of their advancements are directly tied to the application of existing or enhanced security features and specifications, it is critical that all pertinent stakeholders are…
Announcing Capt. Jeff Skiles as Keynote Speaker at the ICAO / ACI Wildlife Strike Hazard Reduction…
Register now for the ICAO / ACI Wildlife Strike Hazard Reduction Symposium . The Symposium aims to increase international awareness of the wildlife strike threats to aircraft operational safety, and will serve as an international…
Building global training capacities by enhancing regional cooperation
The ICAO Global Aviation Training Programme is the point of contact for both Member States and the aviation community at large. They are responsible for planning, managing and coordinating all ICAO aviation training activities, and for …
Universities and aviation: how are they linked?
In the modern era, universities are considered institutions of higher learning where research and teaching are conducted, and degrees are awarded. Though there are some 17,000 universities around the world of varying sizes and quality, it…
World Health Day 2017: The priority placed on supporting mental health in aviation
On 24 March 2015, the pilot of Germanwings Flight 9525 deliberately steered the aircraft into a mountain side in the French Alps. This tragedy raised many questions, generated numerous discussions worldwide, and drew a very bright spotlight…
Aircraft final approaches: Streamlining operations
Complex interaction plays a critical role in ensuring safe aircraft landings. Airports, air service providers, airspace users, regulators, aircraft and system manufacturers must understand each other’s roles and needs during this flight…