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

The operation of unmanned aircraft systems or “drones” can pose a serious threat to manned flights and people and property on the ground, especially when they aren’t operated safely and responsibly, or in accordance with State rules and…
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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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ICAO is inviting emissions unit programmes to apply for assessment against the CORSIA criteria by the ICAO Council’s Technical Advisory Body (TAB). In order to apply, emissions unit programmes should download and complete the application…
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American aviation pioneer Dr. Edward Pearson Warner (1894‑1958) was an educator in aeronautical engineering, an author, scientist and a Statesman.…
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The Secretary General of ICAO, Dr. Fang Liu, and the Director General and CEO of IATA, Mr. Alexandre de Juniac, have officially launched new ICAO legal guidance on the management of unruly and disruptive passengers. The new ICAO Manual…
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Meteorological threats to the safety of flight have been a primary concern to ICAO since the earliest days of our work, and as such, we have maintained cooperation with the World Meteorological Organization throughout our history. This…
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On 6 June, ICAO observes UN Russian Language Day. The use of Russian at ICAO dates back to 15 October 1970, when the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) deposited its instrument of adherence to the Convention on International Civil…
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Every year on June 5th, we celebrate "World Environment Day". The theme for this year’s World Environment Day is air quality, with the official slogan “Together we can beat air pollution”. One of ICAO’s Environmental Protection Strategic…
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ICAO's Technical Cooperation Bureau (TCB) serves an important role in building a safe, secure and efficient global air transport system. TCB helps States to achieve SARPs compliance and delivers technical cooperation support through…
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