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

It goes without saying that threats to the aviation security system are continuously evolving and challenging to mitigate. Despite improvements, many vulnerabilities remain; aviation security audits continue to reveal deficiencies in…
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Civil aviation continues to be an attractive target for a variety of reasons. Terrorists still seek to exploit real or perceived vulnerabilities in the international civil aviation system and develop new techniques and weapons in the hope…
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An innovative new category of aircraft is steadily emerging with the promise of offering lower-cost telecommunications to underserved parts of the world as well as surveillance and monitoring capabilities for commercial and government…
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The ASBU framework was first introduced by ICAO at the 12th Air Navigation Conference in November 2012 to outline the strategy for modernising the global air navigation system. The framework includes a set of operational improvements that…
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The stage has been set for progress toward the resolution of Asia-Pacific’s aviation capacity constraints at the 56th Conference of Directors General of Civil Aviation, Asia and Pacific Region (DGCA-APAC/56) in Kathmandu, with ICAO Council…
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Driven by predicted increases in traveller volumes and ongoing security risks, the aviation industry, border control authorities, and travel document issuing agencies are looking for more efficient and secure ways to identify and process…
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This article was first published in InterPilot, the magazine produced by the International Federation of Air Line Pilots' Associations (IFALPA), the not-for-profit organization that represents more than 100,000 pilots in nearly 100…
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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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This year ICAO is celebrating its 75th Anniversary of the signing of the Convention on International Civil Aviation. We are inspired by the past achievements that have made air transport a safe, secure and efficient mode of travel, and we…
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With millions of passengers and cargo tonnage flown every year, the aviation industry is a high-profile target for terrorists and hostile acts around the world. Attempted and successful attacks, from the 11 September 2001 hijackings to the…
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