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Creating a strong security culture
Developing a 'security culture' within an aviation ecosystem is about engaging staff at all levels of organizations to embrace common values and consider security as a priority in all of their work.
The aviation community puts much…
Celebrating ICAO’s 70th anniversary as a specialized agency of the United Nations
The Second World War was an important catalyst for the technical development of aviation. During this time, as long-distance flights became possible, aviation facilities, routes and technologies started being used for civilian purposes.…
Welcome to the #CORSIA2017 live blog!
Welcome to ICAO Seminar on the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) live blog on UnitingAviation.com
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ICAO intends to develop global framework for safe management of “drone” traffic
At the AUVSI ‘Xponential 2017’ Conference in Dallas today, ICAO announced its goal of developing a common global framework for traffic systems for drones, known in technical terms as UTM systems. This initiative is part of the work…
Preventing human trafficking: Cabin crew play a crucial role
Training and instinct are key to enabling cabin crew to undertake their crucial role in the prevention of human trafficking. These aviation professionals are in a unique situation, as they can observe passengers over a certain period of…
Airport Construction and Expansions to Cope with Capacity Constraints
Sufficient airport capacity is critical for a safe, efficient and competitive aviation system. There isn’t much flexibility for airport capacity expansion, given the long planning and construction cycles needed. In contrast, airline…