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ICAO
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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…
2023-08-07
World airport codes: a guide to IATA and ICAO versions
Airports around the world have their own unique identifier codes, which nevertheless come in two different versions: IATA (International Air Transport…
2023-05-02
The phonetic alphabet: understanding Alpha, Bravo, Charlie and the rest
Effective communication is critical to the safe operation of aircraft. When pilots talk to air traffic control, they use…
2023-04-12
ICAO clarifies CORSIA carbon reduction requirements
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) clarified the requirements related to the CAO Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme…
2023-03-29
“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…
2022-12-14
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. …
2022-10-09
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…
2022-10-04
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…
2022-10-03
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…
2022-09-07
ICAO report condemns Belarus for faking Ryanair FR4978 bomb threat
A report by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) on the diversion of a Ryanair in May 2021…
2022-07-20