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ICAO Aiming to Tackle Unruly Passenger Behavior on Planes

ICAO urges members to accelerate ratification of international unruly air passenger treaty to address spike in disruptive incidents on board flights.

Aviation: Flight Disruption is 300% Above Historical Norms

Flight disruption remains 300% above historical norms as the aviation industry is up against a skills shortage and the rapid return of demand for air travel.

Greece Sets Safety Priority for Aviation Ecosystem

Greece increased its level of application of international standards in aviation from 69.1% to 74.89% compared to global average 69.3%.

Aviation – Tourism Industries Welcome Global Goal for Sustainable Fuels

Europe’s aviation and tourism industries welcome a 5% CO2 emissions reduction goal by 2030 through the use of sustainable aviation fuels globally.

Eurocontrol and ICAO Strengthen Cooperation to Improve Aircraft Tracking Around the Globe

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and Eurocontrol have strengthened cooperation on the safety-vital topic of aircraft in distress.

ICAO: Guidance on Covid-19 Risk Management for International Air Travel

ICAO has issued guidance for countries on risk management and the introduction of Covid-19 related national air travel rules.

ICAO and WHO Strengthen Public Health Emergency Partnership for International Travel

ICAO and WHO have heightened their public health emergency partnership for international travel, both in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic and other potential emergencies.

ICAO Members Set Goal for Decarbonized Air Transport by 2050

ICAO, the UN body overseeing the global civil air transport sector, succeeded in setting net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050 as the worldwide climate goal for aviation.

ICAO: Int’l Air Passenger Traffic Grows in 2021 But Still Below 2019 Levels

Although global air passenger traffic last year rose from a 60% drop seen in 2020, it still remains below pre-Covid levels, according to ICAO.

ICAO to Celebrate Achievements of Women in Aviation

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) on March 8 will hold a virtual event to celebrate International Women’s Day.

UNWTO: Tourism Restart Needs Vaccination Certificates, Harmonized Testing Protocols

The UNWTO has called for the safe resumption of international travel in a harmonized way that includes vaccination certificates and testing protocols.

IATA Calls for Airline Crews to be Exempted from Covid-19 Testing Measures

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is calling on governments to exempt airline crews from Covid-19 testing that is applied to air travelers.

AEGEAN Achieves 4-star Covid-19 Airline Safety Rating by Skytrax

Greek carrier AEGEAN has been accredited with a 4-star Covid-19 Airline Rating by Skytrax, in recognition for its enhanced health and safety measures.

ICAO Updates ‘Take-off’ Guidelines for Aviation’s Recovery from Covid-19

ICAO has updated its ‘Take-off’ guidelines, which aim to restore air connectivity and give travelers the confidence they need to fly again in Covid-19 times.

IATA Tells Passengers Masks Save Lives

IATA is asking air travelers to be responsible and wear masks at all times during travel to ensure the safety of passengers and crew.

IATA Releases Health Checklist to Help Airlines with Covid-19 Guidance

IATA has released an airline self-assessment health checklist to help airlines comply with Covid-19 guidance.

ICAO Releases Covid-19 Guidelines for Aviation Restart

IATA is urging governments to quickly implement ICAO’s global guidelines in order to restore air connectivity and give travelers and crew the confidence they need to fly again.

IATA Calls for Urgent Action for Civil Aviation to Operate Safely Between States

IATA has called on regulators to take urgent action to help civil aviation operate seamlessly and safely between states during the Covid-19 pandemic.

ICAO: Global Air Passenger Growth ‘Solid’ in 2018

The number of air departures across the globe increased by 38 million, with airlines transporting in 2018 a total of 4.3 billion passengers, according to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 

UN Body: Aviation Handles Record 4.1bn Passengers in 2017

The aviation industry handled a record 4.1 billion passengers on scheduled air services last year, marking a 7.1 percent increase over 2016.
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