International Civil Aviation Day observed on December 7

Highlights:

• Every year, the International Civil Aviation Day is celebrated on December 7. 
• It is celebrated by the United Nations and several other international organisations.

• ICAO celebrates the day to commemorate the signing of Convention on International Civil Aviation. 
• It was signed on December 7, 1944 in Chicago. 
• The ICAO was established under this convention. 
• It is a United Nations agency that coordinates air travel. 
• The convention on International Civil Aviation established rules for aircraft registration, airspace, safety, sustainability and security.

• The International Civil Aviation Day is celebrated by ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation) since 1994. 
• It is a specialised and funding agency of United Nations.
• The ICAO recommends practices related to flight inspection, air navigation, border crossing procedures. It defines protocol of investigation of air accidents.
• The technical body of ICAO is Air Navigation Commission.
• According to United Nations, more than 120 million passengers travel by air on daily basis. 
• The air travel industry supports 65.5 million jobs. 
• The day highlights the significance of aviation in improving global connectivity. 
• Thus, it is important to celebrate International Civil Aviation Day.
• Unlike the other international days, the theme of International Civil Aviation Day is selected once in five years.