In 1996 the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed that 7 December was to be the International Civil Aviation Day.[1]
| International Civil Aviation Day | |
|---|---|
 An Airbus A380 | |
| Observed by | All UN Member States |
| Date | 7 December |
| Next time | 7 December 2023 |
| Frequency | Annual |
The day has been celebrated by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) since 7 December 1994, the 50th anniversary of the signing the Convention on International Civil Aviation.[1] The purpose of the day is to recognize the importance of aviation, especially international air travel, to the social and economic development of the world.
References edit
- ^ a b United Nations General Assembly Session 51 Resolution 33. Proclamation of 7 December as International Civil Aviation Day A/RES/51/33 6 December 1996. Retrieved 2008-07-09.
External links edit
- Official page of International Civil Aviation Day on ICAO website
- The Postal History of ICAO : International Civil Aviation Day
- UN: International Civil Aviation Day
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