The ICAO Strategic Plan for 2026-2050 envisions seamless, accessible, and reliable global mobility, enabled by a bold push for digital transformation across the aviation ecosystem. This third goal in the plan emphasizes the importance of collaborative decision-making and the adoption of innovative technologies to enhance operational efficiency and elevate the passenger experience.  

The plan states that ICAO will “Ensure that regulations, procedures and systems facilitate seamless air navigation and travel through airports and borders for all flights, passengers, air cargo and air crew with easily understood, well-coordinated, predictable and affordable access to quality international travel services.”  ICAO’s faciltiation objectives will be supported by accelerated implementation of the ICAO Traveller Identification Programme (TRIP) and increased participation in the ICAO Public Key Directory (PKD).

Additionally, ICAO will work with its member states and other stakeholders to “Ensure that flight operations are reliable, and highly efficient by continuously advancing aircraft operations and airspace management. This accommodates the needs of all types of aviation operations, while also enhancing overall aviation resiliency and crisis preparedness to effectively address unanticipated challenges.”