A sunset is reflected on the fuselage of a wide-body airliner parked on the tarmac in this photo by Ron Stroud/Masterfile. A year forever etched in memory, the air transport industry flew into crisis in 2001 and continues to address the challenges raised by the events of 11 September.

SAFETY SPOTLIGHT. Flight tracking and conflict zones take center stage at ICAO’s 2015. High-level Safety Conference.

A SOLID FOUNDATION. ICAO brings together states and industry to chart the safe integration of remotely piloted and aerospace operations. State profile special features: Malaysia – Indonesia. NO COUNTRY LEFT BEHIND: Driving progress on sustainable security for Africa and Ongoing PBN Implementation.

PARTNERSHIPS FOR PROSPERITY. ICAO’s 2015 World Aviation Forum sets the stage for a new era of global aviation development in support of local prosperity and the UN SDGs. Also in this issue: 2015 ICAO Counil off-site puts focus on training. Harmonizing passenger rights globally. New manual on child restraint systems. World leader interview – Capt Martin Chalk, IFALPA. ICAO Leader interview – Stephen Creamer.

ACTION ON THE ENVIRONMENT. State's action plans drive partnerships and progress emissions/noise standards move ahead inder ICAO CAEP E-GAP seminar showcases emissions reduction aircraft end-of-life practices. State profile Special Features: United Arab Emirates Russian Federation. Also in the issue: ICAO Air Navigation Commission 200th Session. Public private partnerships. ADS-B to enhance brazil's aviation safety, capacity. ICAO Museum opens to public.

INTEGRATED MET. A look at the challenges and opportunities of meteorological service provision in the future SWIM environment, on the eve of ICAO's 2014 MET Divisional Meeting

GLOBAL FLIGHT TRACKING. ICAO Council States agree to new frame work encouraging airlines to review and implement near-term solutions while performance-based global Standard is considered

CIVIL AVIATION AND CONFLICT ZONES. ICAO Task Force takes immediate action in the aftermath of MH17

MARKING 70 YEARS of the Chicago Convention

MITIGATING ASH IMPACTS - What we've learned and improved post 2010.

DESTINATION GREEN - Driving progress through action on aviation and the environment.

DESTINATION GREEN - Driving progress through action on aviation and the environment.