Safety

 In 2022 more rockets and space objects were launched than in any previous year, based on data the United Nations Office of Outer Space Affairs (OOSA) shared with ICAO. This increase can be attributed to a large number of satellites now…

In an ever-evolving aviation landscape, shaping the skies of tomorrow is a paramount undertaking that requires collaborative efforts, innovative thinking, and a shared commitment to safety and sustainability. We need to bring together…

One of the important ways ICAO promotes global aviation safety is through continuous monitoring of Member States’ aviation safety performance and the auditing of their safety oversight capabilities. These efforts enhance their aviation…

When historians will write about the path aviation has taken in its rise to prominence since its launch 120 years ago, the ability of the industry to deal with challenges and risks will be evident.  In these post-pandemic times, aviation is…

The ICAO Council has condemned recent missile launches by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), noting that they “pose a serious risk to international civil aviation” and “a complete disregard of the relevant United Nations…

Canada’s Safer Skies initiative is crucial to avoiding repeats of the shooting down of civilian aircraft, ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano advised delegates at a recent forum on the topic, but States must ramp up the political…

The South American Safety Plan (SAMSP) provides strategic guidance for managing safety for each South American state. Working from this plan, States have agreed to update their national aviation safety plans (NASPs), which in turn outline…

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…