International Civil Aviation Day is annually observed on December 7 to raise awareness of the importance of international civil aviation and the role that the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) plays in international air transport.
The organization is a United Nations (UN) body responsible for developing international standards for aviation safety. ICAO, with support from governments, organizations, businesses, and individuals, actively promotes International Civil Aviation Day through various activities and events.
International Civil Aviation Day 2019 history and significance
ICAO was established on December 7, 1944, to secure international cooperation and uniformity in civil aviation matters. The International Services Transit Agreement and the International Air Transport Agreement were also signed.
In 1994 ICAO established International Civil Aviation Day by to mark the organization’s 50th anniversary. This observance aims to generate and reinforce global awareness of the importance of international civil aviation in the social and economic development.
In 1996 the UN General Assembly proclaimed December 7 as International Civil Aviation Day, in accordance with an ICAO initiative and with the Canadian Government’s assistance. The assembly urged governments and organizations to observe the day. This day is now an official UN day.
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