Every year on December 7, International Civil Aviation Day is celebrated. The day is designated as a global observance rather than a public holiday. This day is observed every year to raise awareness of the importance of international civil aviation organisations in international air travel. The ICAO, an autonomous UN body, maintains international aviation safety standards.
The purpose of International Civil Aviation Day is to raise awareness of the importance of international civil aviation to countries’ economic and social development, as well as the unique role of ICAO in assisting nations in cooperating and building a global rapid transit network for the benefit of all mankind.
INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION DAY 2022: THEME
“Advancing Innovation for Global Aviation Development” is the theme of International Civil Aviation Day 2022. The theme will remain unchanged until 2023.
The ICAO Council establishes a special anniversary theme for International Civil Aviation Day every five years, coinciding with ICAO anniversaries. Between these anniversary years, Council representatives choose a single theme for the entire four-year period in between.
INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION DAY 2022: HISTORY
The first International Civil Aviation Day was observed in 1994. It was established in 1994 as part of the ICAO’s 50th anniversary celebrations. The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed December 7th as International Civil Aviation Day in 1996.