Safety

One of the ways we learn from what was done previously, is by having conversations and sharing experiences and challenges and what works. During our DRONE ENABLE 2022 event that is taking place next week, we are bringing together key…

The entire civil aviation system runs on trust, a responsibility that is at the core of everything ICAO does. Passengers expect to fly safely, operators have to trust that safety systems will meet their needs, and States place trust in ICAO…

Next week we will hold the Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) event at ICAO Headquarters in Montréal. This important event, which is taking place from 7 to 9 November 2022, will bring together key stakeholders from civil aviation…

During the 41st ICAO Assembly, State aviation regulators reached a number of landmark agreements and decisions that will enable them to enhance the safety and efficiency of the international air transport system. In particular, States…

During the opening ceremony of ICAO's 41st Assembly, ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano recognized nine States’ significant progress in improving safety and security oversight systems by awarding them with Council President…

In continental airspace, communications between air traffic controllers and pilots have proven to be very effective, leading to safe and highly efficient operations. When it comes to oceanic/remote airspaces though, communications are more…

The presence of wildlife in the vicinity of the airfield is a threat to aircraft operations worldwide. Every year numerous collisions occur between aircraft and wildlife that cause damage to aircraft. Although the majority of wildlife…

We just released our 2022 Safety Report and it presents a detailed analysis of global civil aviation safety performance for 2021 operations.  Report results reveal a 9.8% decrease in the global accident rate for last year vs. 2020, dropping…