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From check-in to boarding: how biometrics are reshaping air travel
According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), 46% of passengers used biometrics at the airport in 2024, and 73% of travelers want to use biometric identification instead of physical documents. In other words, the majority…
We launched this aviation security training manual to strengthen global security measures
Recently, we launched the highly anticipated Aviation Security Training Manual (Doc 10207), a comprehensive resource aimed at enhancing aviation security worldwide. Developed to address the evolving needs of States, airport authorities,…
Taking flight through the storm: Aviation’s role in combating sand and dust storms
July 12th is the day where we recognize the International day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms, a global call to action to reduce the impacts of these storms on human health, the environment, and sustainable development. It is an…
When it comes to aviation safety, no country can be left behind
The initiative began in 2014 during the first ICAO Council off-site strategy session. They had a goal to establish ways ICAO could better communicate with and assist its Member States. At the time, there were a lot of discrepancies with how…
ICAO’s Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme Training: Is this for you?
The Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) is an ICAO programme that has been contributing to the safe functioning of the global aviation industry for more than 25 years. Through this programme, ICAO carries out audits and other…
The United Kingdom’s contributions to aviation safety, sustainability, and ICAO’s…
One of our important priorities at ICAO is our mission to ensure that No Country is Left Behind, where partnerships with Member States and international organizations play a critical role. Through our Resource Mobilization Strategy (the…