Every year, the ICAO Council publishes an Annual Report to the Assembly, providing Member States and the wider aviation community with a comprehensive overview of our work and progress in implementing the priorities established by ICAO’s governing bodies. The report is submitted in accordance with Article 54 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation and […]
Uniting Aviation•Uniting Aviation.29 Jun
We need to set the stage for more deeply integrating sustainability into strategic frameworks. Aviation growth will take flight in the very places where it is needed most: emerging markets that urgently need stronger ties to the global economy. The challenge for air transport will be to deliver this long-promised lifeline while meeting global climate targets. Air transport for all by 2050, with zero fatalities […]
Uniting Aviation•ICAO Communications29 Jun
The future of international air transport will take centre stage this November when we convene the Seventh Worldwide Air Transport Conference (ATConf/7) from 16 to 20 November 2026 at ICAO Headquarters. Though it is only held once a decade, this Conference is our highest-level global forum dedicated to the long-term strategic direction of international air […]
Uniting Aviation•Uniting Aviation.29 Jun
When people think about international aviation, they often think about aircraft, airports, airlines, and air traffic management systems. Behind all of them, there is a global governance framework that helps ensure aviation remains safe, secure, efficient, and sustainable across borders. The ICAO Council is at the center of that framework. Every three years, the ICAO […]
Uniting Aviation•Uniting Aviation.19 Jun
Air travellers in Central and South America are experiencing faster airport security, fewer lines, and more seamless journeys, thanks to a quiet revolution underway at some of the region’s busiest airports. The catalyst: ICAO’s One-Stop Security project, implemented by national authorities between 2022 and 2025 with support from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. At the […]
Uniting Aviation•ICAO Communications19 Jun
One of our important priorities at ICAO is our mission to ensure that No Country is Left Behind. We work with key stakeholders across the globe to secure the resources needed to support capacity development, implementation assistance, and transformative aviation projects. These contributions not only strengthen the foundation for safe, secure, and sustainable aviation, but […]
Uniting Aviation•Uniting Aviation.17 JunThe agreement between the International Civil Aviation Organization and IATA to enhance cooperation in the tracking of sustainable aviation fuel and promoting its deployment will help the industry achieve its net-zero goal by 2050, both organizations said. “So far, there is no harmonized way to account for SAF benefits across registries,” an ICAO spokesperson told […]
As aviation evolves so does our need to attract, develop, and retain skilled professionals. From pilots and air traffic controllers to engineers, cybersecurity specialists, environmental experts, and aviation leaders, the sector will require a diverse and highly qualified workforce to support future growth and innovation. Recognizing this need, ICAO’s Next Generation of Aviation Professionals (NGAP) […]
Uniting Aviation•APAC Office - ICAO11 Jun
Strengthened international cooperation will accelerate the decarbonization of air transport, and the new capacity-building programme we announced during ICAO Aviation Climate Week will support our long-term global aspirational goal of net-zero carbon emissions from international civil aviation by 2050 (LTAG). There were so many important topics covered, we’re sharing recordings of all of the discussions that […]
Uniting Aviation•Uniting Aviation.9 Jun
If we are going to achieve aviation’s carbon-neutral growth goal, we need the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). Throughout Climate Week, we focused on how we can strengthen CORSIA’s contributions to this priority, but on the final day of the event, ICAO Member States shared examples of successful implementation to show […]
Uniting Aviation•Uniting Aviation.5 JunThe second day of in-depth discussions at ICAO Aviation Climate Week revealed how rapid transformations are driving the scale-up of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), Lower Carbon Aviation Fuels (LCAF), and other aviation cleaner energies. They also explored the challenges in reaching the necessary levels of production and deployment. Panelists reviewed how regulatory frameworks adopted in […]
Uniting Aviation•Uniting Aviation.3 Jun
When ICAO Aviation Climate Week opened, the focus went right away to this: how can aviation deliver on its ambition to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, and what has to change to get there? Cross-sector collaboration was emphasized as one of the critical drivers for accelerating implementation of climate mitigation and resilience efforts, particularly when […]
Uniting Aviation•Uniting Aviation.2 Jun
With the risk of weapons targeting civilian planes growing worldwide, ICAO is calling for stronger measures to protect civilian aircraft from military threats. Our Secretary General addressed delegates at the 2026 World Overflight Risk Conference in Vallarta, Malta, and spoke about the emerging military technologies—including long-range weapons systems, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), global navigation satellite […]
Uniting Aviation•Uniting Aviation.24 May
An International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) delegation has successfully defended aviation workers’ rights at this week’s 18th meeting of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Air Transport Regulation Panel (ATRP/18) in Montreal this week – pushing back on renewed proposals to liberalise the global aviation market with no worker protections. The ITF delegation, joined some ICAO […]