Chicago Convention
1944 treaty establishing aviation rules
Episodes
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#5293: Air Koryo and the ICAO Alignment ProblemWhat flying North Korea's flag carrier actually feels like — and why a cut-off state still shows up to ICAO meetings. -
#4678: How the Chicago Convention Built the Modern SkyHow 52 nations in 1944 created the firewall between military and civilian aviation that still governs every flight today. -
#4676: How Airport Lights Speak a Universal LanguageBlue means taxiway, white means runway, red means stop. The global grammar of airport lighting, decoded. -
#4602: The Two Manifests: API vs PNR ExplainedPassenger manifests aren't one list — they're two distinct data transmissions with different purposes, formats, and legal frameworks. -
#3285: How Glowing Wands Guide 200-Ton AircraftFrom airport tarmacs to aircraft carriers and oil rigs — the surprising story of marshalling sticks. -
#2766: How Israeli Airport Security Works AbroadHow Israeli security agents legally question passengers at foreign airports — and why they can't arrest anyone. -
#1553: The Global Law Gap: High-Stakes Drama vs. Technical SuccessWhy does international law thrive in technical "plumbing" but fail in high-stakes justice? Discover the growing global enforcement gap. -
#669: Invisible Walls: Aviation Diplomacy in Hostile SkiesWhat happens when a flight is forced to land in a hostile country? Explore the high-stakes world of aviation diplomacy and "invisible walls."