aviation safety

The initiative began in 2014 during the first ICAO Council off-site strategy session. They had a goal to establish ways ICAO could better communicate with and assist its Member States. At the time, there were a lot of discrepancies with how…
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The Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) is an ICAO programme that has been contributing to the safe functioning of the global aviation industry for more than 25 years. Through this programme, ICAO carries out audits and other…
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The Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Award, honoring a leader in global aviation safety. Presented annually, this Award recognizes notable achievements in the…
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Through a decision published on 17 April 2025, the ICAO Council noted with grave concern the continuing incidents of GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) radio frequency interference in the Incheon Flight Information Region (FIR),…
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In the world of aviation, safety is never taken for granted. Behind every takeoff and landing is a complex, cooperative system working to support the safe arrival of passengers and crew at every destination. In this episode of our ICAO…
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With increasing incidents of interference with aviation, maritime and telecommunications services, it is urgent that States enhance their protection of the critical radio-frequency band. ICAO, along with the International Telecommunication…
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A global Call to Action for the accelerated, safe, and sustainable deployment of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) technologies took place at ICAO, during our first ever event wholly dedicated to the topic. Themed “Advanced air mobility (AAM)…
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Representatives from governments around the world have endorsed a suite of urgent actions to accelerate the aviation sector's transition to sustainability while enhancing air safety and boosting operational efficiency. The commitments…
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During ICAO's Fourteenth Air Navigation Conference, ICAO presented the Walter Binaghi Air Navigation Commission Laurel Award to John Mettrop of the United Kingdom in recognition of his outstanding contribution to global aviation safety and…
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Every year ICAO produces the ICAO Safety Report that provides updates on safety indicators, accidents and related risk factors. Improving the safety of the global air transport system is ICAO’s guiding and most fundamental strategic goal.…
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