CAPSCA

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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ICAO has an agreement with the World Health Organization (WHO) to support the use of evidence-informed and risk-based approaches to international travel, both in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and other potential public health…
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ICAO has issued reinforced recommendations for countries on risk management and the introduction of COVID-19 related national air travel requirements. Issued in a new ICAO bulletin from its Collaborative Arrangement for the Prevention and…
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ICAO has issued reinforced recommendations for countries on risk management and the introduction of COVID-19 related national air travel requirements. Issued in a new ICAO bulletin from its Collaborative Arrangement for the Prevention and…
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The key implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for global air transport were addressed in several key air transport facilitation decisions adopted during ICAO’s 41st Assembly. Before the triennial meeting closed at ICAO Headquarters in…
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CAPSCA: Managing a pandemic The current COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be far more than a health crisis; it has caused immense economic and social distress throughout the globe. While aviation is one of the most heavily affected sectors,…
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ICAO issued new advice to national governments on repatriation flights designated as State aircraft, humanitarian flights, or commercial repatriation flights. The move comes as restrictions on air traffic continue to be introduced by many…
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ICAO has conveyed new advice to its Member States urging them to review and implement applicable civil aviation standards and recommended practices relevant to communicable disease response. We are reminding national governments of the…
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In light of the increasing number of cancelled and rerouted flights now arising due to Coronavirus fears, as well as the implementation of additional travel measures for passengers, ICAO wishes to encourage all governments and airlines to…
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