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Recognising the English language and its importance in aviation
English Language Day at the UN is celebrated on the 23rd of April. It is both the birthday and the date that William Shakespeare passed. He was a famous playwright who wrote in English and had a huge impact on the modern-day language.…
Celebrating World Innovation Creativity Day (with this contest!)
Every year on April 21st, the United Nations celebrates World Creativity and Innovation Day. It is a day where we can raise awareness on the role of creativity and innovation in human development. Innovation is essential for harnessing…
The 2023 Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Award: A call for nominations
The Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Award, honoring a leader in global aviation safety. Presented annually, this Award recognizes notable achievements in the…
ICAO’s Council is briefed on the opportunities and challenges of decarbonizing aviation
The ICAO Council is a permanent body that is composed of 36 Member States that are elected by the Assembly for a three-year term. It is a governing body that serves as a global forum for international civil aviation and provides direction…
ICAO’s Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme celebrates an important milestone
ICAO’s Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) will soon celebrate USOAP-1000, a milestone that marks the significant aviation safety improvements that Member States have achieved. Through this programme, ICAO monitors how Member…
A GNSS milestone is achieved with the adoption of new standards
Using the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) to get directions to a destination is a common daily experience for most of us. The navigation applications of virtually all smartphones are based on the Global Positioning System (GPS),…