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

Decisions in the area of Economic Development of Air Transport at ICAO’s 40th Assembly this year endorsed that the UN agency should continue to promote the important socio-economic benefits of air transport. Related objectives regarding…
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States endorsed a wide range of security- and facilitation-related topics at the 40th Session of the ICAO Assembly this year, reflecting both their long-term objectives and their broad support for a new Declaration on Aviation Security –…
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In her closing speech to the ICAO 40th Assembly, ICAO Secretary General Dr. Fang Liu highlighted several critical new endorsements by world governments relevant to aviation safety and air navigation capacity and efficiency, including “new…
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I mportant civil aviation Environmental Protection outcomes were established this year at the 40th ICAO Assembly, including the strengthening of international resolve to move forward on the implementation of the CORSIA emissions offsetting…
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Watch as Dunia Abboud, ICAO Associate Analysis Officer, presents the Integrated Staffing and Training Roadmap for Inspectors (iSTRI), an ICAO initiative designed to support States in the scoping of their Civil Aviation Authorities (CAA).…
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During the opening ceremonies of ICAO's 40th General Assembly, ICAO Council President Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu presented 28 States from all ICAO regions with Council President Certificates. The Certificates were established to recognize…
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Watch as Thormodsson Thormodur, ICAO Acting Chief, Safety and Air Navigation Oversight Audit Section, describes how the Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) audits and other related activities help States provide safety…
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Recent outbreaks such as Ebola and measles have raised concerns regarding the spread of diseases worldwide in a short timeframe. Crew and passengers are concerned about becoming infected during air travel. Watch as  Ansa Jordaan Chief, ICAO…
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Watch as Neil Dickson, ICAO Chief, Environmental Standards Section, explains ICAO's role in supporting States with the implementation of CO2 mitigation measures. ICAO has recently concluded two dedicated capacity building and assistance…
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