Treaty tackling problem of unruly passengers set to come into force
The Montreal Protocol 2014 (MP14)—the agreement that enhances the capacity of states to curb the rising incidence of unruly behavior on board aircraft—will come…
New report highlights economic benefits of aviation
A new report on the socioeconomic benefits of aviation underscores the need to mainstream air transport development objectives in states’ national economic development planning…
ICAO, gov’ts agree to consider aviation emissions-reduction goal
Environment topped the agenda at a recent International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) assembly, where, for the first time, member states agreed to consider a…
World passenger traffic in January 2019 recorded its highest growth since July 2018 but world freight traffic reported negative growth in January this year,…
PH upgrades air service pacts with Switzerland, Thailand
The Philippines has signed separate air service agreements (ASA) with Switzerland and Thailand to increase flights between the Philippines and the two countries. Undersecretary…
New ICAO amendment to help airports boost airfield capacity, says ACI
Airports Council International (ACI) World lauded a significant amendment to the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) standards and recommended practices, saying these have the…
ICAO: ASEAN air traffic to triple by 2033 but needs enhanced safety oversight
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) said air traffic volumes in Southeast Asia are expected to more than triple 15 years from now, opening…
ICAO sees healthy air cargo growth until 2032 if industry modernizes
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) predicts air freight volumes will grow at a healthy rate of 4.2% annually through to 2032, but only…
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) have officially inaugurated and commissioned the new rapid exit taxiways (RET) at the…
ICAO Council achieves major progress toward aviation emissions offsetting
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council has adopted the First Edition of Annex 16, Volume IV, to the Convention on International Civil Aviation…
ICAO partners with UN anti-terrorism body on aviation security, counter-terrorism
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and United Nations Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate (UN CTED) have signed a new agreement to greatly enhance their cooperation…
ICAO adopts new amendment enabling more integrated air traffic management
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) announced that the ICAO Council has adopted a new amendment to Annex 15 to the Convention on International…
PH lauded for submitting aviation CO2 reduction plan
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has commended the Philippines for submitting its State Action Plan on CO2 (carbon dioxide) Emissions Reduction for International…
APAC ministers commit to cooperate on regional aviation priorities
Asia-Pacific (APAC) civil aviation ministers have endorsed a new formal declaration of their shared commitments on high-priority aviation safety and efficiency objectives, according to…
Thailand bares 10-year plan to hike air traffic capacity
The Department of Airports of Thailand has launched a 10-year plan to raise the capacity of the country’s airports following anticipation of tourism growth…
APAC states endorse new regional aviation security roadmap
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) said it welcomes the endorsement of a new Asia and Pacific (APAC) Aviation Security Roadmap, one which will…
ICAO Council, IATA endorse new global aviation security plan
The first International Civil Aviation Organization Global Aviation Security Plan (ICAO GASeP), established this week by the ICAO Secretariat, has been endorsed by the…
Right infra needed to buttress growth of PH aviation
The Philippine aviation sector can realize its “tremendous” growth potential only if the right infrastructure support is in place, according to International Air Transportation…
PH carriers back call to remove stumbling blocks to aviation
Philippine carriers are fully endorsing recommendations initiated by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) that call on governments to take down obstacles…
