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ICAO Asks Government Support For New COVID-19 Guidelines

The safety of passengers and crewmembers is just as important as reinvigorating the industry itself. NeONBRAND/Unsplash
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Key Takeaways:

  • The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) published a report and recommendations to provide standardized guidelines for the aviation industry's recovery from COVID-19.
  • Developed by its Aviation Recovery Task Force (CART) in consultation with global health and industry groups, these guidelines aim to restore public confidence and the economic viability of air travel.
  • The "Takeoff" guidance proposes a phased approach with public health risk mitigation measures, including physical distancing, mask-wearing, sanitation, health screening, and contact tracing across airports, aircraft, crew, and cargo.
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The Montreal-based International Civil Aviation Organization, the aviation arm of the United Nations, this week published a report as well as a number of recommendations about the COVID-19 virus to offer the world a few standardized guidelines to help get the industry back up and running.

Rob Mark

Rob Mark is an award-winning journalist, business jet pilot, flight instructor, and blogger.

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