Australia, Netherlands to file Final Arguments in ICAO against Russia over MH17
Australia and the Netherlands will file its Final Arguments against Russia for the downing of flight MH 17…
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Stay updated on the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a specialized agency of the United Nations that sets international standards.
ICAO’s 2025 Global Implementation Support Symposium concludes in Abu Dhabi
The 4th ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium 2025, alongside the inaugural edition of the UAE’s Global Sustainable Aviation…
GCAA names 33 partners for ICAO’s 2025 Global Implementation Support Symposium
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced 33 key partners for the ICAO 4th Global Implementation Support Symposium…
Senators urge pilot retirement age rise as experience leads to fewer accidents
A group of senators have written to Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and US Mission to the International…
Airlines risk breaching human rights laws by flying UK asylum seekers to Rwanda
United Nations (UN) experts have warned airlines and aviation authorities against “facilitating unlawful removals” of asylum seekers from…
ICAO seeks to ratify treaty to enable prosecution of unruly flight passengers
The surge of unruly flight passengers in recent years has concerned the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) that…
UN excludes Russia from participating in new bids to provide air services
The United Nations (UN) Secretariat has excluded Russian companies from participating in new bids to provide air services…
IATA and ICAO: a guide to airline and airport codes
Airports around the world have their unique identifier codes, which nevertheless come in two different versions: IATA (International Air Transport Association)…
The phonetic alphabet: understanding Alpha, Bravo, Charlie and more
Effective communication is critical to the safe operation of aircraft. When pilots talk to air traffic control, they use…
Altimeters: how they work and their role in aviation
Altimeters are unsung heroes of aviation, quietly performing a critical role in ensuring the safety and precision of…
How safe is flying today? Surveying modern air travel safety
Air travel has revolutionized the way we connect across the world, making distant destinations easily accessible and effectively…
Pilots vision requirement and the use of corrective lenses
As demands for aviation safety continue to grow, the importance of a pilot’s vision cannot be overstated. The…
ICAO clarifies CORSIA carbon reduction requirements
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) clarified the requirements related to the CAO Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme…
“Visits are not audits”: ICAO denies SpiceJet’s ‘comprehensive audit’ claim
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) denied claims made by Indian budget air carrier SpiceJet declaring that the…
ICAO states agree “aspirational goal” to cut aviation CO2 emissions
Governments of countries across the world have signed up to an “aspirational” pledge to cut carbon emissions from aviation. Member…
Nigeria’s ICAO member status elevated, improved safety standards recognized
After facing near collapse following the threat of international airlines exiting the sector, Nigerian aviation seems to have…
Russia loses seat at ICAO council. What now?
Accused of breaching the rules of the Chicago Convention on international aviation, Russia lost its seat among the…
Ahead of World Cup, Qatar reaches deal on borders for new airspace region
Qatar reached a new milestone in setting up its own flight information region by signing an agreement with…