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Details |
| Establishment and Background |
- Founded on December 7, 1944, by the Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation
- Became a specialized agency of the United Nations in 1947
- HQ: Montreal, Canada
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| Objectives and Mission |
- Develop international standards and regulations for aviation safety, security, efficiency, and environmental protection
- Promote safe and orderly growth of international air transport
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| Structure and Governance |
- Assembly: Meets every three years, includes all member states
- Council: Governing body with 36 elected member states
- Secretariat: Led by the Secretary General, manages daily operations
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| Membership |
- 193 member states as of 2024
- Open to all states subscribing to Chicago Convention principles
- India: Founding member, joined in 1944
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| Functions and Responsibilities |
- Establish international standards and recommended practices (SARPs)
- Conduct audits and monitor SARPs compliance
- Provide technical assistance and capacity-building
- Facilitate aviation data and statistics collection
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| Key Areas of Focus |
- Safety: Enhance global aviation safety
- Security: Strengthen aviation security measures
- Efficiency: Promote efficient air navigation services
- Environmental Protection: Address aviation’s environmental impact
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| Significant Programs and Initiatives |
- Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP): Monitors safety oversight capabilities
- Universal Security Audit Programme (USAP): Evaluates aviation security measures
- Next Generation Aviation Professionals (NGAP): Addresses anticipated aviation professionals shortage
- No Country Left Behind (NCLB): Assists states in implementing ICAO standards and policies
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| Publications and Resources |
- Annexes to the Chicago Convention: SARPs across civil aviation domains
- ICAO Journal: Quarterly publication
- Global Aviation Safety Plan (GASP) and Global Air Navigation Plan (GANP): Strategic documents for aviation safety and navigation improvements.
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| Regional Offices |
Seven offices in Bangkok, Cairo, Dakar, Lima, Mexico City, Nairobi, and Paris |
| Standards |
- Annex 1: Personnel Licensing
- Annex 6: Operation of Aircraft
- Annex 8: Airworthiness of Aircraft
- Annex 17: Security
- Annex 19: Safety Management
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| Global Impact |
- Harmonizes international aviation policies and procedures
- Contributes to safe, secure, and sustainable growth of global air transport
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