Skytalks
11 Seasons
Skytalks are 30-minute presentations (including Q&A) exploring international civil aviation developments of importance to the entire aviation community. You can revisit past Assembly Skytalks on ICAO TV or UnitingAviation.com.
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Role of Airlines in supporting the State towards Environmental Sustainability
Episode 23
The presentation provides an overview of the practical examples of how the airlines can contribute with the States’ efforts towards the environmental sustainability. This presentation provides a general overview of some of the projects that are implemented by Qatar Airways
Group in alignment wit...
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SkyTalk: IATA - Safety Auditing: Risk-Based Approach to IOSA
Episode 24
The IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Program is an internationally recognized and accepted evaluation system designed to assess the operational management and control systems of an airline.
The IOSA audit creates a standard that is comparable on a worldwide basis, enabling and maximizing the ... -
19:15Episode 25
PCI on Implementation Support Policy
Episode 25
This Skytalk will present the new Implementation Support policy as approved by the ICAO Council during its 225th session, aligning the management of the Technical Cooperation and Technical Assistance programmes, projects, products, services and activities.
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EMPIC: Safety Oversight Management Software: Innovation through cooperation
Episode 27
EMPIC develops THE standard software for aviation regulators in the domain of safety oversight. Product innovation enhance the software regularly with two releases per year. But how are systematic innovations organized and how can configurability be the game changer for the aviation regulators?
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ICAO’s Subject Matter Expert Roster supporting Aviation Projects
Episode 31
This Skytalk will promote the importance of joining the ICAO subject matter expert roster and demonstrate how aviation specialists and experts contribute their capabilities worldwide, while supporting States during implementation of ICAO’s Standards and recommended practices, through capacity bui...
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Resource Mobilization: Resource mobilization at ICAO
Episode 29
This SkyTalk will elaborate on why Resource Mobilization is critical for securing resources to support States ensure that international civil aviation is safe, secure, efficient, viable and sustainable.
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19:16Episode 32
FIFA World Cup 2022: The Power of 3Cs
Episode 32
The FIFA World Cup Tournament in 2022 will have significant impact on the airspace capacity in the MID Region, it was recognized the need for a collaborative action plan to accommodate the expected significant increase in air traffic, safe and efficient manner, with the participation of all conc...
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UAE Initiative | Dangerous Goods Competency Validation certification course
Episode 33
UAE Initiative | Dangerous Goods Competency Validation (COVAL) Certification Course for Training Instructor (DGTI) & Post Holder (DGPH)
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ICAO Global Aviation Cybersecurity Framework
Episode 34
The session will present ICAO’s global aviation cybersecurity framework, and will discuss the different work streams in ICAO to support the protection and resilience of the civil aviation sector against cyber threats and risks.
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19:13Episode 35
ICAO and Innovation in Aviation
Episode 35
The presentation will expose the strategy and the various activities carried out by ICAO to support its Member States and foster a dynamic innovation ecosystem for the overall aviation community.
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International Aviation Trust Framework (IATF)
Episode 36
The session will present ICAO's work on an International Aviation Trust Framework, and its components and will provide an overview of its benefits for the aviation ecosystem.
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Interoperability of international health credentials for travel
Episode 37
Interoperability of international health credentials for travel
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iPacks: ICAO Implementation Packages Supporting Capacity-building Needs
Episode 30
An iPack is a bundle of standardized guidance material, training, tools and expert support which aim to facilitate and guide the implementation of ICAO provisions for State entities and their personnel. This SkyTalk will explain all relevant aspects about this important ICAO self-contained packag...
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27:19Episode 41
Sustainable Aviation Hub Cities
Episode 41
Sustainable aviation hub cities are a concept of how Small Developing States (SIDs) can take advantage of Aerotropolis concepts without the tremendous cost burden required for such endeavours. This concept provides SDIs with the opportunity to have socioeconomic development previously unattainabl...
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The ICAO Air Services Negotiation (ICAN) Events
Episode 43
The presentation will provide information on the ICAN events and the benefits it offers to States as a central meeting place to conduct air services negotiations and consultations, as well as networking opportunities for policy makers, regulators, air operators, service providers and other stakeh...
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Business Aviation Commitment on Climate Change, Introducing Bombardier EcoJet
Episode 44
Bombardier – a global aviation leader focused on designing, manufacturing and servicing the world's most exceptional business jets -- is shaping future sustainable aircraft by combining leading-edge aerodynamics, lightweight structures and highly efficient systems with advanced engine technologies.
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19:40Episode 44
Training - Annex 9 — Facilitation
Episode 44
To enhance implementation of Annex 9 provisions and assist Member States build capacity ICAO developed relevant Annex 9 training courses. The presentation will highlight the relevant ICAO Annex 9 training courses and their aims and objectives, as well as the benefits to States, and how States ca...
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20:05Episode 47
Passenger Data Exchange
Episode 47
This presentation will explain how to implement Advance Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Record (PNR) systems as per Annex 9 – Facilitation provisions, highlighting the necessary regulatory framework to set up, describing API and PNR data content and format as well as their transmis...
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21:16Episode 48
The ICAO Aviation Mental Health Framework
Episode 48
ICAO established the Mental Health Working Group (MHWG) to review the Mental Health Framework in aviation. The COVID19 pandemic effected everybody’s psychological well-being. With regards to aviation personnel, there were additional factors such as COVID-19 testing and quarantine requirements, ri...
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20:11Episode 49
ICAO's expanding catalogue of courses
Episode 49
This Skytalk will present ICAO’s Global Aviation Training activities, including the TRAINAIR PLUS Programme and its growing portfolio of ICAO standardized training packages. The presentation will highlight the different modalities in which ICAO can support States and International Organizations.
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ICAO's Policies on Charges and Funding for Aviation Infrastructure Development
Episode 28
This presentation will introduce ICAO's policies on charges for airport and air navigation services as well as ICAO's work on funding and financing for aviation infrastructure development.
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11:11Episode 53
Risk-Based Safety Management and Data
Episode 53
ARIA is a tool that can assist operators in risk-based decision making. We will review how ARIA helps manage operational risk and increase safety management through the timely review of safety encounters, using data to empower AI/ML, and drives toward shared safety intelligence.
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International Codes and Route Designators – Use, benefits, &challenges
Episode 54
ICARD (International Codes and Route Designators) is a database of 290,000 five-letter name-codes (5LNCs) and 16,000 route designators used for global air navigation. It allows States the reservation and allocation of 5LNCs used for the identification of significant points not marked by the site ...
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Emergency Response Planning, Economic Measures and Assistance to Passengers
Episode 55
Aviation is a sensitive industry, which requires careful and meticulous planned operations as any direct or indirect disruption could have significant and far-reaching adverse impacts. This presentation will introduce ICAO’s work on the subject of emergency planning and assistance to passengers i...