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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…
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…
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…
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. …
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…
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…