ICAO Tightens Rules to Ensure Independence in Air Accident Investigations
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has implemented new rules to bolster the independence of air accident probes. Under the revised guidelines for Annex 13 of the Chicago Convention, the state where an accident occurs will lead the investigation. This change aims to prevent potential conflicts of interest, particularly when the state of the aircraft's manufacturer is involved. The move is a direct response to the investigation following the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX crash. These new standards are designed to ensure all investigations are conducted impartially and without external pressure from industry or national interests.
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