ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices

ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices are globally agreed-upon guidelines established by the International Civil Aviation Organization to ensure safe, efficient, and uniform international air travel. Standards are mandatory rules that member countries must follow, covering areas like safety, security, and navigation. Recommended Practices are best practices that countries are encouraged to adopt to enhance safety and efficiency, but are not compulsory. These frameworks promote consistency across nations, helping prevent accidents, improve cooperation, and facilitate smooth international aviation operations.