Introduction – International Civil Aviation Day is celebrated every year on December 7 to spread awareness about the importance and role of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAD) for international air transport. The main role of this organization is to help States to realize and cooperate a global transit network at the service of all mankind. This international day is marked as an international observance and is not a public holiday.

About International Civil Aviation Organization – This organization was introduced on December 7, 1944, to secure worldwide cooperation and consistency in civil aviation matters. In the year 1944, the International Air Transport Agreement and the International Services Transit were also signed. International Civil Aviation Organization initiated this global day to acknowledge the 50^th anniversary. International Civil Aviation Organization is a United Nations body, which works in association with other members of the United Nations including the World Health Organization, the International Telecommunication Union, the International Maritime Organization, and the World Meteorological Organization.

History – Firstly, the International Civil Aviation Day was celebrated on December 7, 1994, to honor the 50^th anniversary of the International Civil Aviation Organization that signs the Convention on International Civil Aviation. The main purpose of this global day is to spread awareness about the important role of international civil aviation in the economic and social development of states. The United Nations General Assembly announced that International Civil Aviation Day is celebrated annually on December 7.

Theme – The theme of International Civil Aviation in the year 2021 is ‘’Advancing Innovation for Global Aviation Development’’ to celebrate this global day.

Significance – International Civil Aviation Organization organizes several events and activities such as educational sessions, news announcements on the topics of international civil aviation, seminars, and many more. This organization supports from companies, governments, and organizations.

The main purpose of this international day is to spread awareness about the importance of international civil aviation and play a significant role by the International Civil Aviation Organization in worldwide air transport. It is also a United Nations body, which supports the development of an international standard for aviation protection.