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When he addresed the 33rd Plenary Session of the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) in Kigali today, ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano reviewed the means by which the continent’s air transport sector could recover through…

In this series of interviews with ICAO Directors, the Director of the ICAO Administration Bureau, Mr. Arun Mishra, considered the challenges the aviation industry faces as it begins recover from the pandemic and he shared the ways his…

Air travel is an integral part of any country's transport system and it is the preferred mode of transport for international, and often domestic, passenger travel. The COVID-19 pandemic drastically reduced aircraft and passenger numbers.…

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…

During a meeting of its 224th Session last week, the ICAO Council approved new Sustainability Criteria for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) eligible under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA),…

Despite the challenges brought about by the current crisis, runway safety remains one of ICAO’s top priorities. Although there has been a severe reduction in air traffic, runway incursions and excursions continue to occur. Some risks might…