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According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), 46% of passengers used biometrics at the airport in 2024, and 73% of travelers want to use biometric identification instead of physical documents. In other words, the majority…
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Recently, we launched the highly anticipated Aviation Security Training Manual (Doc 10207), a comprehensive resource aimed at enhancing aviation security worldwide. Developed to address the evolving needs of States, airport authorities,…
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In response to the evolving security challenges in global air cargo transportation, aviation security screening technologies have significantly advanced in recent years. In 2024, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) introduced…
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July 12th is the day where we recognize the International day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms, a global call to action to reduce the impacts of these storms on human health, the environment, and sustainable development. It is an…
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The initiative began in 2014 during the first ICAO Council off-site strategy session. They had a goal to establish ways ICAO could better communicate with and assist its Member States. At the time, there were a lot of discrepancies with how…
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The Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) is an ICAO programme that has been contributing to the safe functioning of the global aviation industry for more than 25 years. Through this programme, ICAO carries out audits and other…
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One of our important priorities at ICAO is our mission to ensure that No Country is Left Behind, where partnerships with Member States and international organizations play a critical role. Through our Resource Mobilization Strategy (the…
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When the aviation industry began facing human resource challenges that included a retiring workforce, competition for skilled talent, and the need for harmonized qualifications, ICAO established the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals…
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New commitments from French and European government authorities and industry to accelerate progress towards zero-fatalities, net-zero carbon emissions and global air connectivity were the result of a recent ICAO Council visit to France,…
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While many innovations are shaping the future of aviation, few hold as much transformative potential—or urgency—as sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). As we work with stakeholders around the world to decarbonize air transport, the role of SAF…
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