International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

News & articles from International Airport Review covering the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), which codifies international air navigation.

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ICAO President discusses the accelerating progress of aviation innovations

8 May 2019 | By International Airport Review

The ICAO Council President emphasised the importance of near-and long-term air transport priorities during his recent European mission.

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ICAO calls for investments in connectivity between Belt and Road countries 

1 May 2019 | By International Airport Review

Dr. Fang Liu highlighted that "a very direct relationship exists between states’ investments in aviation development and their eventual realisation of increased economic growth.”

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Aircraft water rescue training at Copenhagen Airport

18 April 2019 | By Kim Olsen

Training aircraft firefighters for any eventuality is integral to the safety of passengers and crew on the aircraft, and although serious incidents are rare, these skills can be transferred to water rescues; increasing the chances of survival. Kim Olsen, Copenhagen Airport, tells us more.

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Dominica has become ICAO’s 193rd Member State

16 April 2019 | By International Airport Review

Dominica has become the 193rd Member State of ICAO following its official adherence to the Convention on International Civil Aviation (the Chicago Convention).

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ICAO thanks Japan for aviation development commitments

11 April 2019 | By International Airport Review

ICAO Secretary General discusses economic development, safety, and efficiency concerns during recent Tokyo trip.

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Real-time tracking trial begins over the North Atlantic

8 April 2019 | By International Airport Review

For the first time, air traffic controllers now have real-time data on the position of planes anywhere in the world, including previously unsurveilled airspace.

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ACI World publishes handbook for airports addressing insider threat

5 April 2019 | By International Airport Review

ACI World have launched a new handbook which explores the current global threat within aviation and offers different measures and solutions to the threat.

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Blockchain’s aviation potential explored at inaugural ICAO-UAE Summit

4 April 2019 | By International Airport Review

The use of blockchain technologies could be of tremendous benefit to reduce the pressure on current human resources, while at the same time sustaining increasing demand and quality levels.

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ICAO President commends civil aviation progress in Middle Eastern States

3 April 2019 | By International Airport Review

Highlighting how aviation in Saudi Arabia now supports over 500,000 direct and indirect jobs, while contributing $34 billion or almost 4.6 per cent in national GDP, ICAO President, Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu, praised the progress of aviation in the Middle East.

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CANSO launches guide to deliver more efficient air traffic flow

2 April 2019 | By International Airport Review

The Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO) has launched a best practice guide to help increase operational coordination between aviation stakeholders and enable safer, more efficient air traffic flow.

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Symposium highlights urgent need to assess runway conditions

27 March 2019 | By International Airport Review

ACI and ICAO's Global Reporting Format is key to greater airfield safety, efficiency and capacity, as air traffic continues to rise.

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ICAO Secretary General highlights future capacity challenges for aviation

25 March 2019 | By International Airport Review

ICAO's Fang Liu has stated that the future of aviation depends on the actions we take now, to ensure the longevity of the industry, especially when it comes to both passenger and freight capacity.

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ICAO state that investment in infrastructure is key to growth in Africa

20 March 2019 | By International Airport Review

ICAO have said that development in Africa is rooted in aviation infrastructure expansion and the connectivity that this growth can bring to the region.

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Now is the time for a revolution in air traffic service provision

15 March 2019 | By Martin Rolfe

Martin Rolfe, NATS’ Chief Executive Officer, reveals the challenges posed by managing air traffic in today’s world, with rapidly increasing pressure to maximise capacity, resilience and performance in the face of growing demand and customer expectation.

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ICAO highlights that compliance is key to African air connectivity

28 February 2019 | By International Airport Review

Africa’s emergence as one of the world’s fastest growing air transport markets is is founded on a deepening cooperation and investment toward the implementation of ICAO’s strategic plans and standards.