ICAO urges mitigating aviation risk in conflict zones by supporting the mental health of personnel
Source: ICAO Significant mental stress experienced by aviation personnel operating in or near conflict zones will be reduced thanks to urgent additional guidance from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), aimed at mitigating risk and maintaining the safety of aviation operations in these areas. This guidance, which was issued today, is in view of the current conflict situations in various regions of the world. Mental health impacts arising from conflict zone operations are foreseeable, cumulative, and safety-critical. Personnel across all aviation functions — including flight crews, air traffic controllers, cabin crews, maintenance teams, and ground staff — may experience elevated stress, anxiety, and fatigue when working under conflict related pressures. If left unaddressed, these effects can compromise both individual well-being [...]