Safety

In line with the latest recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO), ICAO issued a new global bulletin urging a more measured and evidence-based approach to countries’ national air transport restrictions due to the emergence of…

In this rapidly changing world, there are many constants. Keeping the aviation industry safe and secure is not only one of our greatest priorities, but it is an enduring asset. One way we support this is by helping aviation professionals…

Against the backdrop of a zero-carbon ambition and as we navigate the post-Covid world, the aviation industry is transforming daily. While the industry has always been seen as a beacon for innovation, safety implications call for it to be a…

For the first time since International Civil Aviation Day was established, in 1994, ICAO is commemorating 7 December this year with a special Joint Statement with the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) calling for accelerated global…

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…

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.…

For pilots and air traffic controllers to communicate clearly and efficiently around the world, a universal aviation language had to be established. Both parties work closely together to exchange crucial information about the aircraft,…

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…