Kazakhstan is seeking a greater role in international aviation as the three-day ICAO Security Week 2026 opened in Astana on October 20. The event has brought together participants from the aviation sector to discuss security risks. Kazakhstan’s campaign for a seat on the ICAO Council is among the main subjects in focus. The agenda also addresses growing cybersecurity threats facing civil aviation. Aviation safety in conflict zones forms another major area of discussion. Prospects for direct flights between Kazakhstan and the United States are also on the agenda. No decision on Kazakhstan’s council bid was reported at the opening.