Asia Pacific Region

In the first half of 2024 we witnessed remarkable achievements across various sectors in the Asia Pacific region.  We started the year with the APAC ‘Implementation Support Dialogue’ where key aviation stakeholders and partners converged…
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A crisis is unpredictable and can disrupt operations in various locations. ICAO is continuously working to enhance the preparedness and management of air traffic management (ATM) contingencies on a global scale. Substantial progress has…
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A common aeronautical virtual private Network (CRV) can be thought of as a secure, private internet for aviaion. It allows different aviation organizations, like airlines, air traffic control, and airports, to share important information…
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The Aviation Medicine Section at ICAO oversees and maintains the medical provisions that are outlined in Annex 1 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation to ensure they are current and effective. Additionally, the section manages…
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The ICAO System Wide Information Management (SWIM) is an important component of modern air traffic management (ATM) systems aimed at enhancing the exchange and accessibility of accurate and timely information in the aviation industry.…
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It was 1944 when ICAO was mandated to bring States together to develop and adopt the standards, practices, and policies that govern civil aviation and ensure seamless and harmonized air travel across borders worldwide. Working hand in hand…
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ICAO's Asia-Pacific Flight Procedure Programme (FPP) recently conducted a specialized training course called Flight Procedure Design Module 1. The training, which took place from 6 to 17 March 2023, was restructured to make it more…
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In this article, the Cooperative Aviation Security Programme in the Asia Pacific (CASP-AP) is providing a summary of the key events and initiatives that took place during the first half of 2023.  A total of 93 security and aviation industry…
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In an impressive display of teamwork and expertise, the Air Traffic Management (ATM) Infrastructure Operations Capability Building Project in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) has achieved remarkable results. Over…
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On 14 March 2023, ICAO’s seven Regional Directors provided an annual briefing to the ICAO Council on priorities for implementing the ICAO Business Plan and Global Aviation Safety, Security and Air Navigation Plans at the regional level,…
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