A40 Skytalks

A40 Skytalks

Skytalks are 30-minute presentations, including Q&A, by aviation subject matter experts on topics related to the development of the industry, its regulations, and its future. Skytalks profile international civil aviation developments of interest and importance to the entire aviation community.

The ICAO Assemb​ly is the Organization’s sovereign body. It meets at least once every three years and is convened by ICAO’s governing body, the Council. The 40th Session of the Assembly (A40) took place in 2019 and convened ICAO's 193 Member States, aviation stakeholders, and a large number of international organizations to review the worldwide policy of the Organization for the upcoming triennium.

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A40 Skytalks
  • Universal Audit Programme – Continuous Monitoring Approach (USAP-CMA)

    The Aviation Security Audit Section is responsible for implementing and maintaining the Universal Security Audit Programme – Continuous Monitoring Approach (USAP-CMA), whose objective is to promote global aviation security. The USAP-CMA audits and monitors on an on-going basis the sustainable com...

  • Data-driven decision making

    Data-driven decision making (D3M) enables managers to make effective and informed decisions and establish the right priorities without resorting to guesswork and assumptions. It mitigates bias, influence and human error. Organizations that make decisions using the right data achieve better result...

  • Global Outreach for Aviation Leadership Support – A Concept in Capacity Building

    In this Skytalks, Grace Okungu, Chief of Field Personnel Section at ICAO’s Technical Cooperation Bureau presents an exciting new concept in capacity building for international civil aviation. Called ICAO Global Outreach for Aviation Leadership Support or “ICAO GOALS” for short, the new concept ai...

  • Safety Management Implementation Tools

    The State Safety Programme (SSP) related applications on the integrated Safety Trend Analysis and Reporting System (iSTARS) assist ICAO Member States in implementing SSP, which is linked to important goals and targets in the Global Aviation Safety Plan (GASP) 2020-2022.

    Presenter:
    Ruviana Zimmer...

  • Provisions of Ground Handling Services at Aerodromes

    This Skytalk aims at highlighting ICAO initiatives for the provision of ground handling services at aerodromes, which includes the publication of the long awaited Manual on Ground Handling (Doc 10121). This ICAO manual brings together the ground handling operation and the principles of SMS in an ...

  • Public Key Directory (PKD)

    The ICAO Public Key Directory (PKD) was established to support States in gaining access to the public key information required to validate and authenticate ePassports and it is part of the ICAO Traveller Identification Programme (TRIP) Strategy . This presentation will highlight the benefits of j...

  • Global Reporting System Format (GRF): Be Aware, Get Ready

    This Skytalk aims at increasing States awareness in advance of the November 2020 applicability date of the ICAO methodology for assessing and reporting runway surface conditions. This new methodology, commonly known as the Global Reporting Format (GRF), ensures a harmonized assessment and reporti...

  • Assistance & capacity building on environment: How ICAO can support States

    ICAO plays a major role in supporting States with the implementation of CO2 mitigation measures. ICAO has recently concluded two dedicated capacity building and assistance projects in partnership with the European Union and UNDP/ GEF. In addition, ICAO has established Assistance, Capacity-buil...

  • Introduction to the ICAO Training Portfolio

    Are you a training organization involved in any specialized aviation-related area? Learn more about the membership benefits of the ICAO TRAINAIR PLUS Programme, and the ICAO portfolio of training packages that can suit your needs.

    Presenters:
    Mekki Lahlou
    TRAINAIR plus Programme Coordinator
    ICAO

  • ICAO Resource Mobilization of Voluntary Funds 101

    Introduction on what ICAO Voluntary Funds are, and how to mobilize resources for them using existing tools and resources, as well as newly developed ones by the SPCP Partnerships and Resource Mobilization (PRM) section.

    Presenter:
    Georgios Paltakis, Partnership and Resource Mobilization Officer,...

  • ICAO Civil Aviation Data Solutions iCADS

    The ICAO Civil Aviation Data Application (iCADS) is a web platform for aviation data and information. This session presents the multitude of data sets and business intelligence solutions that are available in iCADS. Learn more about ICADS at https://www.unitingaviation.com/icads/

    Presenter:
    Sha...

  • Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation

    A number of challenges and opportunities are emerging in the field of aviation by new digital technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain and digital objects

    Presenter:
    Marco Merens
    Chief, Integrated Aviation Analysis Section
    ICAO

  • Implementation and Support Development – Security (ISD-SEC) Overview

    ICAO, through the Implementation Support and Development Section (Security) (ISD-SEC), provides aviation security assistance and training targeting identified security deficiencies for States in need. This Skytalk highlights actions taken to provide assistance to States and developments relating ...