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The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a specialized agency of the United Nations, has officially recognized the China-developed BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) as a globally accepted satellite navigation system. This endorsement propels BDS into the exclusive league of satellite navigation systems acknowledged for global civil aviation, alongside the United States' GPS, Russia's GLONASS, and the European Union's Galileo.
ICAO Approves BDS
With the latest revision of Annex 10 to the International Civil Aviation Convention, which includes standards and recommended practices for BDS, the navigation system is now officially ingrained in the ICAO standards. The BDS, developed and operated by China with a strong focus on national security and socio-economic development, has met the stringent criteria required by the ICAO, thus marking its official inclusion.
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Global Recognition for BDS
The ICAO's recognition of BDS is not just a testament to the system's capabilities, but a significant international acknowledgment of its ability to provide navigation services globally. As one of the four global satellite navigation systems recognized by the United Nations, BDS has already carved a niche for itself on the global stage. It has been successfully serving users in more than 200 countries and regions worldwide, underlining its universal acceptance and increasing global footprint.
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BDS: A New Beacon for Aviation
The recognition by the ICAO establishes BDS as a universally accepted navigation system for global civil aviation. The technical standards and recommended practices of BDS, now incorporated into ICAO’s existing standard documents in Annex 10 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation, signifies that BDS is fully equipped to provide navigation services across various industries worldwide. The ICAO's technical validation serves as a seal of assurance for the system's capabilities and its potential for wider application in the aviation sector across the globe.