Asia and Pacific

For many young girls, the image of a successful career in aviation does not readily come to mind. Theresa O’Boyle - Levestam, Chief Executive of the Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji (CAAF), is challenging stereotypes and inspiring a new…
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In June 2024, India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), issued an advisory circular that adressed the need for enhancing female representation in the civil aviation sector. The circular is applicable to…
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The primary objective of ICAO's Implementation Support and Development Section - Security (ISD-SEC) is to support ICAO Contracting States in resolving significant security deficiencies identified through the ICAO Aviation Security Audit…
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The presence of wildlife in the vicinity of anairfield is a threat to aircraft operations worldwide. Every year numerous collisions occur between aircraft and wildlife that cause damage to aircraft. Although most wildlife strikes involve…
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When all flights to and from Tuvalu island were cancelled indefinitely in December 2023 - due to damage to the airport's runway caused by water infiltration that was exacerbated by heavy rain, tidal and sea level impacts - travellers were…
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Even though air transport performance is only expected to reach pre-pandemic numbers by 2024/2025,  2023 was significant in global aviation for all the ways air transport went back to normal. The Asia Pacific region has shown considerable…
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In November 2017, Tuvalu became the 192nd Member State of ICAO. ICAO's APAC Regional Office, delivered an onsite ICAO APAC Combined Action Team – Aviation Security (CAT – AVSEC) technical assistance mission to Tuvalu from 11 to 15 September…
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Air transport provides an essential service in the development of a modern economy. Globalization, communications and markets have expanded around the world thanks to aviation. By spurring tourism and trade as it continues to grow, aviation…
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The Frequency Finder (FF) ICAO developed assists Regional Offices and States with managing and coordinating  aeronautical frequency assignments. This programme combines the data base management functions for updating the ICAO COM lists,…
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A significant milestone in ICAO's commitment to enhance support for the Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS) has been reached, with the Government of Fiji and ICAO agreeing to the establishment of an ICAO Liaison Office for PSIDS…
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