Safety

The initiative began in 2014 during the first ICAO Council off-site strategy session. They had a goal to establish ways ICAO could better communicate with and assist its Member States. At the time, there were a lot of discrepancies with how…

The Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) is an ICAO programme that has been contributing to the safe functioning of the global aviation industry for more than 25 years. Through this programme, ICAO carries out audits and other…

Our EUR/NAT Office, which is based in Paris, works with 56 accredited Member States to strengthen aviation safety, security, and sustainability. Through capacity-building, training, and coordinated implementation of ICAO’s global Standards…

The Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Award, honoring a leader in global aviation safety. Presented annually, this Award recognizes notable achievements in the…

On 12 May 2025, ICAO's Council voted that the Russian Federation failed to uphold its obligations under international air law in the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17. This is the first time in ICAO’s history that its Council…

Through a decision published on 17 April 2025, the ICAO Council noted with grave concern the continuing incidents of GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) radio frequency interference in the Incheon Flight Information Region (FIR),…

In the world of aviation, safety is never taken for granted. Behind every takeoff and landing is a complex, cooperative system working to support the safe arrival of passengers and crew at every destination. In this episode of our ICAO…

With increasing incidents of interference with aviation, maritime and telecommunications services, it is urgent that States enhance their protection of the critical radio-frequency band. ICAO, along with the International Telecommunication…