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Stay updated on the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a specialized agency of the United Nations that sets international standards.
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…
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…
Russia asks Bermuda to de-register Russian aircraft following safety concerns
Russian airlines have asked the Bermuda aviation authorities to deregister aircraft that have since been re-registered in Russia, the Ministry…
IATA calls for governments to adopt a long-term goal to decarbonize aviation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for governments to adopt a long-term aspirational goal to decarbonize…
Safety after COVID: did pilots become ‘rusty’ after months of lockdown? | Data
As the COVID-19 pandemic struck and the aviation industry was thrown into turmoil, multiple warnings were issued about…
FAA downgrades Russia’s air safety rating due to non-compliance with ICAO
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on April 21, 2022 that it had downgraded Russia’s air safety rating.The…
Australia and Netherlands launch legal action against Russia over MH17
Australia and the Netherlands have initiated legal proceedings against Russia for its role in downing Malaysia Airlines flight…
ICAO Council demands further investigation into Belarus diversion
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council reviewed the final report on the diversion of Ryanair flight FR4978…
ICAO releases report into Ryanair FR4978 forced diversion in Belarus
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has released a fact-finding report into a incident involving Ryanair flight FR4978…
ICAO withdraws safety objection in Pakistani pilot scandal
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) confirmed that the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority has resolved a safety concern…
Juan Carlos Salazar of Colombia assumes office as ICAO Secretary-General
Juan Carlos Salazar of Colombia assumed the office of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Secretary-General on August…