Source: ICAO The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) today voted that the Russian Federation failed to uphold its obligations under international air law in the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17. This represents the first time in ICAO's history that its Council has made a determination on the merits of a dispute between Member States under the Organization's dispute settlement mechanism. The Council agreed that the claims brought by Australia and the Netherlands as a result of the shooting down of Flight MH17 on 17 July 2014, were well founded in fact and in law. The case centered on allegations that the conduct of the Russian Federation in the downing of the aircraft by a surface-to-air [...]

Source: US DOT Plan Supported by Broad Coalition Never Before Seen in Aviation History The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has unveiled a plan to build a brand new, state-of-the-art air traffic control system that will be the envy of the world. By replacing the current, antiquated system, the FAA will enhance safety in the sky, reduce delays, and unlock the future of air travel. This plan also ensures hard-working air traffic controllers have a system they can rely on and one they deserve. We are seizing a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build a brand new, state-of-the-art air traffic control system. Building this new system is an economic and national security necessity, and the time to fix it is now. The [...]

Source: TIACA The Food and Farm for Health initiative is strategically developed in collaboration with the Cool Chain Association (CCA) and the Humanitarian Logistics Association (HLA) Pharma.Aero and TIACA (The International Air Cargo Association) have partnered on the Food and Farm for Health project to underscore the economical value and the dual role of air cargo in healthcare access and economical development in low- and middle-income countries. Strategically developed in collaboration with CCA (The Cool Chain Association) and HLA (The Humanitarian Logistics Association, the project seeks to optimize air cargo's potential to deliver life-saving medicines while simultaneously supporting local agricultural economies. Frank Van Gelder, Secretary General of Pharma.Aero, provides insight into the project's goals and impact: "The Food and Farm for Health Project is about leveraging air cargo to address two [...]

Source: ICAO Thirty-four universities delivering aviation programmes have agreed to help develop ICAO's new Global Aviation Education Plan (GAEP), following a two-day workshop at Madrid's Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería Aeronáutica y del Espacio (ETSIAE). The workshop marked the first consultation phase of GAEP, which is intended to align academic programmes with aviation industry needs. This alignment will be crucial as the industry continues to evolve and grow, while striving to achieve ICAO’s goals of zero fatalities and net zero emissions. Representatives from academic institutions from every world region reviewed ICAO's proposed framework and provided initial input on its structure and objectives. Opening remarks were delivered by Gustavo Alonso, Director of ETSIAE; David Benito, Director General of Civil Aviation of Spain's [...]

Source: ICAO Through its decision published on 17 April 2025, the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) noted with grave concern the continuing incidents of GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) radio frequency interference in the Incheon Flight Information Region (FIR), which have been ongoing since 2 October 2024. The Council noted that these interference incidents, originating from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), continue despite previous Council decisions. These incidents jeopardise the safety of international air navigation and contradict principles enshrined in the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention) and its Annexes. The Council strongly urged the DPRK to fully implement those previous decisions and to comply strictly with its obligations under the Chicago Convention. The [...]