Uniting Aviation

Airport checkpoints have long been defined by long queues, repeated bag unpacking, and operational bottlenecks. Travellers want to know, “When will my turn be? How should I prepare? What can I bring?” Airports face parallel pressures: boosting throughput, simplifying procedures, and controlling costs—all while upholding strict global security standards. For decades, these goa...

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 syst...

The aviation sector continues to evolve through innovation, collaboration, and the development of a diverse and inclusive workforce. To support these efforts, we partnered with the UN Women and IATA to bring together government representatives, industry leaders, international organizations, academia, and aviation professionals to discuss opport...

For decades, civil aviation has been an engine of globalization, prosperity, and human connection. Yet it continues to face a defining test: whether it can decarbonize quickly enough to remain both viable and valued in a climate-constrained economy. As airlines, manufacturers, investors, and regulators gather for climate-focused talks at ICAO later this month, commentators wo...

The future of sustainable aviation will depend not only on technological innovation and global cooperation, but also on the ideas and perspectives of the next generation. To help bring those perspectives into the global conversation, we launched the University Corner (UniCorner), an inter...