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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Our commitment with the African Development Bank to enhance air connectivity through joint projects
Since we were established in 1944, our support and coordination has helped countries diplomatically and technically…
Leading air navigation in Indonesia: A conversation with AirNav Indonesia’s first female CEO
AirNav Indonesia is the State-owned air navigation service provider responsible for managing flight navigation, air…
Celebrating International Women’s Day in ICAO’s Asia and Pacific Regional Office
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very year around the world, March 8th is celebrated as International Women’s Day. It is a day for recognizing…
Reducing CO2 emissions: the importance of developing and updating State Action Plans
A State Action Plan is a document that outlines how a State plans to reduce CO₂ emissions from international civil…
Expanding regional presence with this liaison office in the Pacific
There are seven ICAO Regional Offices worldwide — Bangkok, Cairo, Dakar, Lima, Mexico City, Nairobi, and Paris —…
Advancing air traffic capacity across the Asia Pacific
The capacity of Air Traffic Service (ATS) systems is shaped by route configuration, aircraft navigational accuracy,…
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Reimagining airport security: integrated technology powers next‑generation…
Airport checkpoints have long been defined by long queues, repeated bag unpacking, and…
Aviation’s net-zero journey: A time for difficult choices and bold commitment
For decades, civil aviation has been an engine of globalization, prosperity, and human connection. Yet it continues to face a defining test: whether it can decarbonize quickly…
ICAO’s Global Aviation Safety Plan: Advancing the vision of zero fatalities
Safety is a top priority in aviation and is at the core of one of ICAO’s Strategic Goals.…