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The quick-win technology that can enhance oceanic airspace safety
In continental airspace, communications between air traffic controllers and pilots have proven to be very effective, leading to safe and highly efficient operations. When it comes to oceanic/remote airspaces though, communications are more…
The launch of our airport wildlife management and operations training
The presence of wildlife in the vicinity of the airfield is a threat to aircraft operations worldwide. Every year numerous collisions occur between aircraft and wildlife that cause damage to aircraft. Although the majority of wildlife…
Dedicating a week to enhancing gender equality in aviation
In 2020 we began launching thematic training weeks at ICAO. The pandemic created many challenges for aviation and more than ever now, as the industry works to build capacity throughout the recovery, we need to increase and improve resource…
ICAO’s 2022 Safety Report is out!
We just released our 2022 Safety Report and it presents a detailed analysis of global civil aviation safety performance for 2021 operations. Report results reveal a 9.8% decrease in the global accident rate for last year vs. 2020, dropping…
The Air Transport Monthly Monitor for July 2022
The air transport industry is not only a vital engine of global socio-economic growth, but it is also of vital importance as a catalyst for economic development. Not only does the industry create direct and indirect employment and support…
Reflecting on his first year: ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar
He had an incredibly busy and fulfilling year as Secretary General of ICAO, with a High-Level Conference on Covid recovery, two ICAO Council Sessions, a High-Level Meeting that delivered common ground on a Long Term Aspirational Goal of net…