API

With Asia-Pacific aviation markets projected to dominate global growth over the next two decades, security threats that continue to evolve, and increasing passenger expectations for streamlined experiences, the upcoming ICAO Facilitation…
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We worked really hard to increase access to many of ICAO’s civil aviation datasets, work that included the release of our Application Programming Interface (API) Data Service. We collect and process raw data from different aviation…
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After more than a year's work of increasing access to many of ICAO’s civil aviation datasets, we are re-releasing our improved Application Programming Interface (API) Data Service. We collect and process raw data from different aviation…
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The pandemic has had an impact on every area of aviation.  Throughout the response, the importance of Annex 9 Facilitation and ICAO's Facilitation Programmes has been underlined, given that they address the varied, but interrelated,…
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During the ICAO/Interpol Passenger Data Exchange Forum that was held virtually from 27-28 May in conjunction with this year’s ICAO TRIP Symposium, ICAO Secretary General Dr. Fang Liu highlighted the vital importance of ramping up the…
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A detailed set of international Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) to assist States in establishing their capabilities to collect, use, process and protect Passenger Name Record (PNR) data to help detect and counter-terrorist…
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Those who have seen the last season of Game of Thrones will recall that Westeros was destroyed and its inhabitants tragically killed by a fire-breathing dragon and its malevolent rider, Daenerys Targaryen. Daenerys had used unusual travel…
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Over the last two decades, the States with the world’s most advanced border security systems have embraced the concept of the ‘virtual border’. This is characterized by the advanced use of actionable information – interoperable databases,…
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The invention of the aircraft in 1903 was considered a big leap for mankind, enabling people to fly through the skies to reach their destination. Air transport made it possible to travel farther distances in a significantly shorter time.…
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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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