Looking beyond the pandemic: implementing the Global Reporting Format for runway surface conditions
Despite the challenges brought about by the current crisis, runway safety remains one of ICAO’s top priorities. Although there has been a severe reduction in air traffic, runway incursions and excursions continue to occur. Some risks might…
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The five principles of human performance
The international aviation sector relies on people and their ability to perform in high-stress situations. Employees continuously adapt to meet the needs of a dynamic work environment, with environmental, organizational, occupational, human…
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ICAO’s Global Reporting Format is now applicable!
After more than a decade of development, review and preparation, the applicability date for the Global Reporting Format (GRF) for runway surface conditions (the ‘GRF’) is here. As of 4 November 2021, this important set of runway…
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This standardized runway reporting format will enhance aviation safety worldwide
The ICAO Global Reporting Format (GRF) for assessing and reporting runway surface conditions, which became applicable worldwide today, will help mitigate the risk of runway excursions, which continue to be the most common form of an…
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The less precise information is, the more credible it may be
Disclosing or preannouncing information on products, prices, costs, demand and future production or capacity plans is a common practice in most industries. The airline industry is no exception. Airlines regularly announce planning…
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ICAO’s Council recognizes the G20 calls to restart international travel
During its latest meeting, the 36 States of the ICAO Governing Council recognized the G20’s latest calls “to restart international travel in a safe and orderly manner,” and consistent with the work of ICAO, the World Health Organization…
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You’ve heard alfa, bravo, Charlie…but do you know where it came from?
When a pilot communicates with air traffic control, static and other interferences often lead to confusion with English language letters. ICAO developed the International Radiotelephony Spelling Alphabet to ease communication via telephone…
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ICAO and the UNWTO strengthen collaboration for air transport and tourism’s recovery
Recognizing that aviation and tourism are critical tools in the environmental, economic, and social development of countries in every world region, ICAO and the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has formalized a new Memorandum of…
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ANC Talks with NAV Portugal
NAV Portugal is the Portuguese air navigation service provider for the Portuguese flight information regions (FIRs), Lisbon and Santa Maria. They plan, guide and control air traffic according to international and national regulations while…
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It isn’t too late to participate in the ICAO/ACI World Year of Security Culture video…
Throughout the year, we have been promoting security in all aspects of aviation in support of the ICAO Year of Security Culture 2021. An organization's culture is reflected by the actions and behaviours of all entities and personnel…
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