States show strong support for ICAO conflict zone risk initiatives at high level global aviation safety event
Member States of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) confirmed their support today for the Organization"™s comprehensive conflict zone risk mitigation work programme, including a proposal to develop a prototype online resource for global conflict zone risk assessments. The over 850 government and industry participants to ICAO"™s High Level Safety Conference confirmed their strong backing […]
ICAO conflict zone task force completes challenge agenda, prepares recommendations for 2015 high-level safety conference
The Third Meeting of the International Civil Aviation Organization"™s (ICAO"™s) Task Force on Risks to Civil Aviation arising from Conflict Zones (TF-RCZ) arrived at its successful conclusion today, with participants expressing clear satisfaction with the substantial progress achieved. The proposed work programme adopted, designed to keep passengers safe from conflict zone risks wherever they fly […]
ICAO ask force sets out immediateactions responding to conflict zone risks
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has concluded its second two-day meeting in as many weeks of the Task Force on Risks to Civil Aviation arising from Conflict Zones (TF RCZ), establishing a well-defined overall work programme and two immediate projects. The first pilot project agreed by the States, regional organizations and wide-ranging industry groups […]
ICAO conflict zone task force winds up discussions
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) concluded today the first two-day meeting of its rapidly-assembled Task Force on Risks to Civil Aviation arising from Conflict Zones (TF RCZ). The special group was convened in the aftermath of the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 to refine the roles and procedures relating to the mitigation of […]
ICAO clarifies state responsibilities arising from conflict zones
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) issued a State Letter today, reminding applicable authorities in the 191 signatory States to the Convention on International Civil Aviation of the international provisions specifying State responsibilities with respect to the safety and security of civil aircraft operating in airspace affected by conflict. "ICAO has decided to issue this […]
