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Holistic Traveller Identification Management Highlighted at the 12th ICAO TRIP Symposium
Reconciling aviation security with improved passenger experience is just one issue ICAO’s 2016 Traveller Identification Programme (TRIP) Symposium addressed throughout the three-day event that was held at ICAO HQ this week. More than 550…
Cooperation to enhance global mobility and traveller identity management
On Tuesday, during a ceremony that side-lined ICAO’s Traveller Identification Programme (TRIP) Symposium which is taking place at ICAO Headquarters in Montréal from 15 to 17 November, ICAO and the International Organization for Migration…
Building momentum for sustainable aviation in Africa
Aviation plays a vital role in the modern world, supporting millions of jobs and driving economic growth. There are countless benefits of connectivity that must be protected if the air transport sector is to meet its potential in bringing…
The Historic Climate Change Agreement was approved; great effort is still needed
The aviation industry has shown important support for ICAO’s proposal to cap greenhouse gas emissions from international flights after last month’s gathering of States at ICAO’s General Assembly in Montreal, where the accord was voted on…
When the Sea affects the Skies – Tsunami Risks in Aviation as the World celebrates Tsunami Day
It was 1854.
After an earthquake hit Japan’s Nankai region, a village chief noticed signs of an imminent tsunami as the tide began receding. He set fire to his rice sheaves “Inamura” to warn the villagers below so they could flee to higher…
Are Passengers Paying Attention to In-Flight Safety Videos?
ICAO provides guidance material, supports a proactive strategy for improving safety performance and establishes Standards and recommended Practices to help service providers interpret and implement them – the expectation is that those…