Safety

Flight attendants play a vital role in assuring the safety and security of flights, and are also contributing to efforts to enhance the environmental sustainability of each flight. On International Flight Attendant Day, ICAO reiterates its…

The world of aviation is changing rapidly. The rollercoaster ride of the past few years, with so many unexpected highs and lows, has profoundly impacted demands on air traffic management (ATM) systems. Air navigation service providers…

The Global Aeronautical Distress and Safety System (GADSS) concept was developed by ICAO, with the help of worldwide experts and European subject matter experts led by EUROCONTROL, following two high-profile incidents involving airliners…

ICAO has an agreement with the World Health Organization (WHO) to support the use of evidence-informed and risk-based approaches to international travel, both in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and other potential public health…

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 most wildlife strikes involve…

I have had the privilege of working at an international airport as an aerodrome air traffic controller. Visibility is a critical aspect of aerodrome control and one can appreciate that the levels of visibility can and do affect the…

To help countries better prepare for future pandemics, ICAO contributed to a new initiative that was launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) to provide guidance on integrated planning for “responding to any respiratory pathogen such…

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.…