In early August, as a result of the MH17 tragedy, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) decided to create a task force to address the “gaps in the system”, in order to improve security measures when overflying crisis zones. The Task Force on Risks to Civil Aviation arising from Conflict Zones met on 14-15 August and will meet again in December. Our international structure, IFALPA, is an active member of the group.