Turning policy into action: capacity-building and assistance to advance environmental protection in…
In recent years, ICAO made great progress in developing policies and setting standards for environmentally sustainable aviation. A global aspirational goal of carbon-neutral growth from 2020 was adopted, and Member States agreed on a basket…
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The Air Transport Monthly Monitor for May 2020
The air transport industry is not only a vital engine of global socio-economic growth, but it is also of vital importance as a catalyst for economic development. Not only does the industry create direct and indirect employment and support…
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ICAO adopts new COVID-19 aviation recovery ‘Take Off’ guidelines to reconnect the world
The ICAO Council adopted a new report and recommendations aimed at restarting the international air transport system and aligning its global recovery. The COVID-19 report and guidelines were produced by the Council’s Aviation Recovery Task…
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Buying authentic ICAO data and publications: know your source
Aviation safety is at the core of ICAO’s fundamental Objectives. We are continuously striving, in close collaboration with the entire air transport community, to further improve aviation’s successful safety performance while maintaining a…
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Drone airspace management: event update and request for information
As a result of the ongoing impacts of travel restrictions, public health concerns of large gatherings and uncertainty in the short to medium term caused by COVID-19, ICAO has made the difficult decision to postpone the Fourth DRONE ENABLE…
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World No Tobacco Day: encouraging the next generation to make healthy choices
On 31 May, ICAO joined the World Health Organization and the United Nations system as a whole in celebrating World No Tobacco Day. The aim of the 2020 global campaign is to increase awareness among young people, to help them recognize the…
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ANC Talks with EASA: As innovation grows, so does aviation
While innovation has always been part of aviation’s DNA, the pace it is moving at today has gained momentum. This acceleration has had major effects on the aviation ecosystem, with the first challenge being to understand how regulators can…
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On World Maritime Day: the need for ensuring sea and air personnel are designated essential workers…
On September 30th every year, we recognize World Maritime Day. The International Maritime Organization is the United Nations specialized agency with responsibility for the safety and security of shipping and the prevention of marine and…
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How COVID-19 is changing the world: a statistical perspective
The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted aviation, putting an industry that relies on being able to transport people and goods around the globe, under extreme strain. With 90% of the world’s fleet grounded and almost no demand, the…
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ANC Talks: Loon and Airbus Zephyr take aviation to new heights
As part of its efforts to engage with aviation industry and stakeholders, ICAO’s Air Navigation Commission (ANC) has been organizing ANC Talks. The collaborative approach of ANC Talks is aimed at staying connected on important matters that…
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