The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Assembly has given the Organization a clear mandate to “pursue its long-term strategy for transforming air transport, with Member States adopting resolutions in support of eliminating fatalities, reducing carbon emissions to net-zero, and ensuring no country is left behind as air services grow in emerging economies.” ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano at the close …
ICAO Recognises African Countries For Their Achievements In Aviation Safety and Security
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has recognised “Albania, Azerbaijan, Botswana, India, Morocco, Oman and Senegal” for their achievements in aviation Safety and has also recognised “Angola, Bahrain, Cameroon, Indonesia, Kuwait, Moldova and Togo” for their achievements in aviation security. The Council President Certificates were awarded to the states during the opening ceremony of the 42nd session of the Assembly …
Sustainable Aviation Fuels: ICAO Launches Landmark Finvest Global Investment Portal
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) says it is partnering with International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to drive financing for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). As a first step in the partnership, ICAO and IRENA have launched “the Finvest@ETAF portal, in what ICAO describes as “a significant advancement in aviation’s journey toward net zero carbon emissions.” According to ICAO, “The portal …
ICAO Calls On States and Stakeholders To Enhance Support For Air Crash Victims And Their Families
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has called on “States, Aircraft Operators and other stakeholders to enhance support for air crash victims and their families.” On the occasion of the International Day Commemorating Air Crash Victims and their Families usually marked February 20, 2025, the ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano said: “Recent tragic events in our skies serve as stark reminders …
ICAO, ACI & IATA To Tackle Barriers To Air Travel Faced by Persons With Disabilities
With over 1.3 billion individuals or about 16% of the global population are living with some form of disability. Also, with aging population this number is bound to increase in the coming years. In view of this, together, “the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Airports Council International (ACI) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) will host The Symposium on …
Junrong Liang Appointed President of the ICAO Air Navigation Commission
The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has appointed Mr. Junrong Liang to a one-year term as President of the ICAO Air Navigation Commission (ANC). The Commission develops international aviation Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) and Procedures for Air Navigation Services (PANS) for the Council’s adoption or approval. It is comprised of 19 independent commissioners appointed for their …
Trial Flights For Free Routing Airspace In Africa Kicks Off
Cooperation, collaboration, and commitment of stakeholders, including Civil Air Navigation Services Organization (CANSO), African Airlines Association (AFRAA), International Air Transport Association (IATA), International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), and Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) has made free routing flights a reality for the first time in Africa. AFRAA says, “In the Free Routing Airspace (FRA) Trial kick-off workshop, participants coordinated with …
CAAS To Host ICAO Air Navigation World Event
The 2023 International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Air Navigation World event themed: Air Traffic Management (ATM) Procedures for Today will be hosted by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS). Tthe five-day event will feature a series of plenary sessions, technical sessions and workshops that cover the several areas of ATM implementation. According to CAAS, “This is a first of …
NAMA Prepares For ICAO Audit
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has displayed its readiness for the the upcoming International Civil Aviation (ICAO) Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) expected to commence by the end of August. NAMA says “it has conducted validation flights of Instrument Flight Procedures at all the international airports in the country to ensure compliance with ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices …
ICAO Forecasts 3% Growth Of Air Passenger Demand In 2023
The International Civil Aviation Organisation, ICAO forecasts that air passenger demand in 2023 will rapidly recover to pre-pandemic levels on most routes by the first quarter and that growth of around 3% on 2019 figures will be achieved by year end. “Assuring the safe, secure, and sustainable recovery of air services will be key to restoring aviation’s ability to act …






