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Harnessing South America’s potential in a greener future
Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) are defined as renewable or waste-derived aviation fuels that meet sustainability criteria. ICAO technical analysis shows that SAF has the greatest potential to reduce CO2 emissions from International…
Improving air traffic service communications between Europe and South America
A new air traffic services (ATS) interconnection has strengthened the exchange of information between Europe and South America, safeguarding the transmission of critical data such as flight plans and meteorological forecasts. On 23 February…
Strengthening the application of ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices in Sudan
One way to support the self-sufficiency of developing countries in aviation, is to strengthen their civil aviation institutions by enabling States to better face the continuously changing aviation environment. A new implementation support…
Supporting air crash victims and their families in Europe and beyond
Safety is a top priority for ICAO and remarkable progress has been achieved over decades of development of international air transport. Despite advances, aircraft accidents remain a harsh reminder of our responsibility to the travelling…
EUR/NAT Region: Volcanic ash debrief and planning
Following the decision of the European Air Navigation Planning Group (EANPG), Programme Coordinating Group (COG) and North Atlantic (NAT) Implementation Management Group (IMG), Volcanic Ash Exercises Steering Groups for the EUR and NAT…
An interview with ICAO’s former Asia Pacific Regional Director
The former Regional Director of ICAO's Asia and Pacific Office, Mr. Lalit Bikram Shah accompanied by his wife, paid a visit to Bangkok, Thailand recently, where he met some of the current ICAO APAC Office team over lunch. They asked him…