Uniting Aviation, News and Features by ICAO - NEWS AND FEATURES BY ICAO

Aviation’s strength has always been derived from the inter-connectedness and interdependence of all its parts, but the industry is facing its biggest crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic, its effects and impacts, have brought the industry to a…
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This previously released article has been updated by the ICAO Secretariat Around the world every October 24th, UN Day is celebrated as the anniversary of when the UN Charter entered into force. With the ratification of this founding…
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ICAO Secretary General Dr. Fang Liu reiterated the UN agency’s call for national governments to assure the sustainable funding of their civil aviation authorities (CAAs). Her appeal was made during her opening remarks to the latest virtual…
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Under a Memorandum of Understanding signed in September, ICAO and UK CAAi have partnered to jointly create and deliver courseware consistent with the Chicago Convention, ICAO’s Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) and relevant ICAO…
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Airborne volcanic ash causes significant damage and increased costs to the aviation industry annually.  Since it has a demonstrated potential to cause major safety incidents, sometimes even at great distances from the eruption responsible…
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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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Since the beginning of ICAO’s activities on environmental protection and in particular the development of policies and standards to limit and reduce the impact of aviation on the global climate, ICAO Member States clearly demonstrated their…
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World Mental Health Day is recognized on 10 October each year. It is crucial now more than ever to bring the conversation around mental health and well-being to light. We are all committed to making a positive impact on international…
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On Monday, September 28th, the ANC Talk Series welcomed representatives of the FAA to discuss the following topics: Alternatives to AFFF research; UAS – Airport applications and Section 383 Detect and mitigate; Vertiports;…
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Registrations have opened for the joint ICAO and Buckinghamshire New University's new Master of Science (MSc) degree programme in Aviation Security. Participation in the delivery of this MSc programme, represents an important milestone for…
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