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The announcement by Solar Impulse that it has achieved its “#Beyond1000Solutions” ambition was welcomed by the Secretary General of ICAO, Dr. Fang Liu. The Solar Impulse Foundation identified efficient solutions as a means for addressing…
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When she opened the fourth consecutive edition of ICAO’s ‘Drone Enable’ Symposium this week, ICAO Secretary General Dr. Fang Liu acknowledged that traditional aviation continues to undergo a fundamental evolution in light of the…
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The air transport industry is not only a vital engine of global socio-economic growth, but it is also of vital importance as a catalyst for economic development. Not only does the industry create direct and indirect employment and support…
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New Saudi Arabia initiatives for environmental protection were welcomed last week by the President of the ICAO Council, Mr. Salvatore Sciacchitano, and by ICAO's Secretary General, Dr. Fang Liu. During virtual meetings with Saudi Arabia’s…
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With the coming into effect this November of its new Global Reporting Format for Runway Surface Conditions (GRF), ICAO has agreed to partner with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Civil Air Navigation Services…
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to accelerate around the world, the majority of developing countries are still encountering supply shortages with COVID-19 diagnostic testing. Many have no domestic manufacturing capacities so they rely…
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Four UN agencies joined ICAO in calling on countries to prioritize COVID-19 vaccinations for aircrew and seafarers. In addition to ICAO Secretary General Dr. Fang Liu, the special Joint Statement was signed by the heads of the International…
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The ICAO Council approved six new COVID-19 recommendations and amended two others, as countries continue to address latest information and cooperate to optimize the role of international air transport in global pandemic recovery and ensure…
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Every day thousands of NOTAM are filed with aviation authorities to alert pilots of potential hazards along their flight routes, or in locations that could impact their flight routes.  Ironically, the huge amount of NOTAM that pilots have…
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There isn't an industry around the world that hasn't been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Travel restrictions and shutdowns will have a profound and lingering effect on air transport; the challenges with moving goods, and ensuring the…
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