Security & Facilitation

The ICAO Council concluded its discussions yesterday on the May 2021 incident in Belarus airspace involving Ryanair Flight FR4978, condemning the actions of the Government of Belarus in committing an act of unlawful interference. The latest…

As mandated by Annex 17 -  Aviation Security, States must ensure that their national civil aviation security programme defines processes for the reporting of information concerning incidents of acts of unlawful interference and preparatory…

The air passenger experience involves many requirements that countries address to ensure effective travel document and border management, information sharing and the identification of high-risk travellers, the screening of people and cargo…

During a meeting of its 226th Session earlier this month, the ICAO Council condemned the continuation of unannounced missiles being launched by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). The missile launches continue to pose a…

During its recent 225th Session the Council of ICAO adopted Amendment 18 to Annex 17 to the International Standards and Recommended Practices, Aviation Security (Annex 17 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation). Amendment 18…

Under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, persons with disabilities have the same international rights as other citizens, such as accessibility, and full and effective participation and inclusion in…