ITF advances recognition of labour rights at ICAO

An International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) delegation has successfully defended aviation workers’ rights at this week’s 18th meeting of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Air Transport Regulation Panel (ATRP/18) in Montreal this week – pushing back on renewed proposals to liberalise the global aviation market with no worker protections. The ITF delegation, joined some ICAO […]


April 28, 2025

The right numbers for safety (ICAO Journal)

NEW ICAO MANUAL ON MINIMUM CABIN CREW REQUIREMENTS By Martin Maurino Cabin crew members play a key role in passenger and operational safety. The number of cabin crew on board, and their performance, are significant factors in the successful evacuation of aircraft. ICAO’s new Manual on the Establishment of Minimum Cabin Crew Requirements (Doc 10072) provides guidance material […]


June 30, 2017