International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

APPROXIMATE COMMITTEE SIZE: 70 double DELEGATIONS

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) plays a central role in facilitating cooperation among member states to ensure the safe, secure, and efficient operation of global air travel. As aviation becomes increasingly interconnected, ICAO must navigate the complex intersection of economic competition, regulatory oversight, technological development, and geopolitical risk.

Topic A will explore how airlines have expanded through cross-border alliances, code-sharing agreements, and mergers to remain competitive. While these strategies can improve efficiency and connectivity, they also raise concerns regarding market consolidation, consumer choice, and regulatory transparency. This topic will examine the rise of airline alliances, code-sharing agreements, and industry consolidation, with a focus on their implications for market competition, consumer protection, and equitable access to global air travel. Delegates will consider the role of international regulation in maintaining a fair and transparent aviation system. Topic B will examine aviation safety in crisis response and the coordination of airspace in conflict zones.  The aviation sector faces mounting challenges related to safety and security in an unstable geopolitical environment. Airspace conflicts, emerging threats from both state and non-state actors, and recent aviation incidents have underscored the need for stronger coordination and clearer international standards. This topic will explore the challenges of maintaining aviation safety amid geopolitical instability. Delegates will evaluate existing international frameworks governing airspace usage, humanitarian corridors, and crisis response, and consider how ICAO can strengthen coordination and accountability in conflict-affected regions.

Chairs: Emily vincent & theodora lyne

TOPICS

Topic A: Competition, Mergers, Airline Alliances, and Regulation

Topic B: Aviation Safety in Crisis Response, and Airspace in Conflict Zones: