The strength of air transport’s recovery in the South American Region
Air transport has a significant impact on productivity and efficiencies in the business sector, helping to connect people and ideas and promote…
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Advocating for strategic priorities and enhanced regional collaboration in South America
Aviation plays a vital role in connecting South America’s vast and diverse territories—stretching from Panama to Antarctica and spanning over 16% of the world’s airspace. Through our Lima-based…
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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…
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…
ICAO’s South American Region: aerodrome certification progress from 2016 to 2019
Aerodromes are one of the most important links in the civil aviation network. They are the key interface between the passengers and the aircraft, and…
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Aligning aviation education and training with real-world needs
Preparing tomorrow’s aviation workforce requires more than classroom learning. It calls for education and training…
Innovating how we teach and train in aviation
The aviation sector cannot rely on yesterday’s classrooms to meet tomorrow’s challenges. With demand for air travel…
Rebranding aviation: best practices in attraction and retention
Attracting and retaining the next generation of professionals is one of aviation’s greatest challenges. While the…
Breaking barriers to aviation careers: funding, inclusion, and access solutions
The future of aviation depends on people. Without a skilled and motivated workforce, the industry cannot meet…
How do we elevate the next generation’s voice in aviation?
Too often, conversations about aviation’s future happen without the input of those who will live it. During ICAO's…
When it comes to future work in aviation we have to adapt to the industry’s transformation
Artificial intelligence, automation, sustainability imperatives, and shifting workforce expectations are reshaping…
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Setting the Standards: ICAO’s Annexes to the Chicago Convention
The Convention on International Civil Aviation—better known as the Chicago Convention—was…
ICAO’s Strategic Goals explained: Our role in strengthening aviation’s legal and regulatory frameworks
In our “ICAO’s Strategic Goals Explained” article series, we’re exploring the six Strategic Goals that will guide our global aviation vision through 2050. These goals reflect…
ICAO’s Strategic Goals explained: Achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050
In our “ICAO’s Strategic Goals Explained” article series, we’re exploring the six…