Every year on December 7, International Civil Aviation Day is observed globally. Among several other industries the aviation industry is a huge one which has a huge impact on our lives . International Civil Aviation Day is observed by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), a United Nations (UN) body responsible for maintaining the international standards for aviation safety.
This day marks the importance of the aviation sector and reminds us about how travelling across the world got easy and convenient because of flights.
International Civil Aviation Day is celebrated to raise awareness of the importance and significant contributions of the aviation industry in all sectors. The International Civil Aviation Organisation is backed by governments, organizations, companies and even individuals.
This year the theme of International Civil Aviation Day is “Advancing Innovation for Global Aviation Development” till 2023. Every five years the ICAO selects a special anniversary theme for the global day. However, for the years between the anniversary, the UN body select a theme for four years.
On December 7, 1994, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Chicago Convention, the International Civil Aviation Organization first observed the International Civil Aviation Day. In 1996, the United Nations General Assembly declared this day to be observed as International Civil Aviation Day.
ICAO was established on 7th December 1944. During the same year, the International Services Transit Agreement and the International Air Transport Agreement were also signed.
Since then, the day has been observed on a global scale and civil aviation workers, air traffic controllers and everyone who works towards keeping flights and flying safe for passengers are acknowledged and honoured .
According to the UN, the global air transport sector supports 65.5 million jobs and $2.7 trillion in global economic activity, with over 10 million women and men working within the industry to ensure 120,000 flights and 12 million passengers a day are carried safely to their destinations.
