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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 our commitment to a safe, secure, sustainable, and inclusive air…
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The ICAO Council, ICAO's 36-member governing body, has elected Toshiyuki Onuma of Japan as its President for a three-year term, beginning 1 January 2026. He succeeds Salvatore Sciacchitano of Italy, who has held the position for two…
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Every year ICAO conducts an International Civil Aviation Organization Air Services Negotiation (ICAN) event that provides States, either on-site or remotely, with a central meeting place to conduct bilateral, regional or plurilateral…
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In July 2022, the Albania Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) was at a critical crossroad. The outcome of an ICAO Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) assessment had just revealed a clear signal for change: an overall Effective…
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Biometric screening, digital travel credentials, and artificial intelligence-powered border management are redefining what is possible in international air travel. Airports and border agencies across multiple continents are using facial…
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A State Action Plan is a document that outlines how a State plans to reduce CO₂ emissions from international civil aviation. Within the State, it serves as a planning and coordination tool, helping align national efforts across different…
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There are seven ICAO Regional Offices worldwide — Bangkok, Cairo, Dakar, Lima, Mexico City, Nairobi, and Paris — that strengthen the coordination and implementation of ICAO’s global Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) at the…
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The capacity of Air Traffic Service (ATS) systems is shaped by route configuration, aircraft navigational accuracy, weather conditions, and controller workload. Ensuring safety, requires that the number of aircraft receiving Air Traffic…
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The Conference of Directors General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for the Asia and Pacific Regions is an annual meeting of aviation authorities from the region to discuss issues like safety, security, and sustainability. DGCA/60 concluded…
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Aviation must be inclusive. As global air transport continues to evolve, we are committed to helping every State realize the full benefits of safe, secure, and sustainable aviation through our No Country Left Behind (NCLB) initiative. …
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