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With the risk of weapons targeting civilian planes growing worldwide, ICAO is calling for stronger measures to protect civilian aircraft from military threats. Our Secretary General addressed delegates at the 2026 World Overflight Risk…

For decades, civil aviation has been an engine of globalization, prosperity, and human connection. Yet it continues to face a defining test: whether it can decarbonize quickly enough to remain both viable and valued in a climate-constrained…

Safety is a top priority in aviation and is at the core of one of ICAO’s Strategic Goals. International cooperation by governments and industry groups, with the support of ICAO, ensures commercial aircraft are the safest mode of travel. To…

The future of sustainable aviation will depend not only on technological innovation and global cooperation, but also on the ideas and perspectives of the next generation. To help bring those perspectives into the global conversation, we…

Consistency in aviation training matters—especially with ICAO's efforts to ensure competency-based approaches become the global norm. Ensuring that training courses are designed, reviewed and delivered using shared methodologies helps…

The aviation sector plays a vital role in connecting the world, supporting economic development, and enabling global mobility. At the same time, the international aviation community  is working collectively to address its environmental…