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Why US Airports' ICAO Codes Start With The Letter K

The K-prefix was assigned by the International Civil Aviation Organization to the continental United States.

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Alpha, Bravo, Charlie: What's The Pilot Alphabet All About?

How did the phonetic alphabet used by pilots come about, and how is it used today?

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Analysis: How And Why IATA & ICAO Airport Codes Differ

Both IATA and ICAO have assigned codes to airports. What do they mean? Why are they different?

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The Seventh Freedom Of The Air: Everything You Need To Know

This lesser-known regulation offers unique benefits.

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UN Aviation Agency Seeks To Cut Emissions By 5% By 2030

100 nations gathered in Dubai for the third annual ICAO gathering focused on aviation and alternative fuels.

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How Flying Today Is Safer Than At Any Time In The Past

Becoming safer with every year that passes.

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SELCAL In Aviation: Everything You Need To Know

Short for "Selective Calling," this system assists pilots while in cruise.

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What Is A Fifth Freedom Flight?

There are plenty of examples of such flights all around the world.

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IATA Calls For Greater Accident Investigation Compliance

Less than half of accidents worldwide result in a detailed final report.

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Russia Files Complaint To ICAO Over International Sanctions

After almost 20 months of sanctions against Russian aviation, the Russian Foreign Ministry has filed a complaint with ICAO.

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How Are Airport Codes Determined?

Airport codes vary significantly around the globe.

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How The Aviation Industry Plans To Tackle Unruly Passengers

Disruptive behavior is still a significant problem in the post-COVID era.

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How Airports Are Given 3 Letter Codes

We all know what we are talking about when we say JFK, YYZ, LHR, MEX, DXB, or HND. But, why are we using these codes?

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How Boeing Aims To Enhance Its Pilot Training Curriculum With CAE

Boeing expands its CBTA curriculum to enhance flight safety.

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What Is The Chicago Convention And Why Does It Matter?

The Chicago Convention led to the development of ICAO, the United Nations agency.

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IATA Joins Forces With FAA, ICAO & More To Improve Aviation Safety In Africa

Safety is one of the critical areas of the Focus Africa initiative.

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How Do Tsunamis Impact Aviation?

Many coastal airports are at high risk of tsunami damage.

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Mental Health Awareness Week: How Is The Topic Addressed In Aviation?

The mental well-being of aviation professionals is directly tied to aviation safety.

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What Is World Pilots' Day & Why Is It Important?

Turkish Airline pilots helped create World Pilots Day.

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