International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

At the last ICAO assembly, which took place in autumn 2022, ICAO’s members agreed to a long-term aspirational goal (LTAG) for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

As the world grapples with climate change and travel rebounds globally following the COVID-19 pandemic, the aviation industry is at an inflection point.

A two-year look at accidents and operator policies finds gaps in how well pilots are taught to blend flight deck automation and manual flying skills.

The debate—and data—is unsettled about the environmental impact of using ethanol versus waste streams for SAF.

The report touches on four areas: automation dependency, airline policies, regulatory material, and how manufacturers convey certain concepts.

U.S. ethanol producers have been lobbying the Biden administration to allow use of the GREET model.

While TBO procedures have been established since 2019, ICAO secretary general Juan Carlos Salazar says the concept will benefit from standards being set.

The third edition of ICAO’s Risk Assessment Manual for Civil Aircraft Operations over or near Conflict Zones was released Oct. 23.

ANSPs from China, Indonesia, Japan, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and the U.S. signed the APAC TBO Pathfinder Project agreement.

The FAA’s conflicting view of advancing technologies could hinder regulations for the emerging advanced air mobility market.

What is the outlook for passenger-to-freighter conversions in the Asia-Pacific, given signs of the market cooling?

Recruitment specialist AeroProfessional urges industry to invest in recruitment and streamlined training to avoid a workforce crisis.

The global aftermarket could benefit from better understanding of designated engineering representative repairs and their role in FAA compliance.

EASA’s final rules for eVTOL operations differ in significant areas from the FAA proposals.

With the launch of the Airbus A350F and Boeing 777-8F, the next widebody battleground is looming—the medium freighter market and 767-300F replacement.

Studies show governments could have saved more lives if they hadn’t shut down the global air transport system.

Country-specific policies around climate goals could complicate financial decisions by airlines and OEMs.

Who can make the giant leap for aviation-kind?

With some government tax incentives and allowances on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) development and production set to expire in a few years.

A special focus was given in Montreal to financing, including the importance of blended finance and the role of public and private institutions.

Congress is readying new legislation that will guide how much the FAA spends over the next few years, while giving the agency an updated to-do list.

Sikorsky’s tailsitter eVTOL; X-59 on the flight line; autonomous in Alaska; and unlocking biomass for SAF.

ICAO Air Navigation Commission President Padhraic Kelleher said mandates would only come after "a significant process of consultation ... with states."

Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) have been certified under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) for the first time.

The FAA has published a long-awaited document outlining proposed pilot training and operating standards for eVTOL aircraft.