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In 2010 ICAO launched the State Action Plan (SAP) initiative to enable all Member States to establish a long-term strategy on reducing CO2 emissions from aviation activities. By involving all related stakeholders, nationally and…
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The ICAO Asia/Pacific Air Traffic Flow Management Steering Group (ATFM/SG) is the regional body responsible for developing and updating the Regional Framework for Collaborative ATFM. ATFM/SG's mission is to overview Collaborative…
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The ICAO Council designated 2021 as the Year of Security Culture (YOSC) by ICAO Council. Consistent with the global effort to ensure the success of the YOSC, the ICAO APAC Office is participating and supporting in a series of activities…
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Continuous Climb Operation (CCO) and Continuous Descent Operation (CDO) are aircraft operating techniques supported by airspace and procedure design and facilitated by air traffic control clearances for executing a flight profile optimized…
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The Cooperative Aviation Security Programme – Asia/Pacific (CASP-AP) conducted an online delivery pilot session of the ICAO Air Cargo and Mail Security Course from 26 to 30 April 2021.  Eighteen participants from the Philippines’ regulator,…
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Over the last year, the civil aviation industry has heavily felt the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, ICAO’s mid-June projections highlight significant revenue losses and low volumes in international air travel amid virus resurgences…
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Recently the ICAO’s APAC family has to say goodbye to three dedicated members who have served for many years: APAC ATM Regional Officer, Mr. Leonard C. Wicks,  Mr. Kong Cheong Tuck who was a Seconded Officer from the CAA in Singapore, and…
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Visit the Asia/Pacific Newsletter page to discover the many events and updates more updates on the progress that took place in the second half of 2021 that are not shared below.  The First Meeting of the Surveillance Study Group…
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When she addressed Africa’s aviation leaders last week in her opening of the 2021 AFI Aviation Week, ICAO Secretary General Dr. Fang Liu highlighted the tremendous potential future for aviation in Africa that could be achieved through the…
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In the aftermath of a disaster, aviation constitutes an essential lifeline for the people affected.  The efficient arrival of life-saving equipment, supplies, and humanitarian experts is critical in the first hours and until the start of…
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