International Civil Aviation Day is observed every year on December 7 to raise awareness about the role of civil aviation in promoting economic growth and global connectivity.

The day aims to Raise awareness of the importance of international civil aviation, to Engage with industry and aviation stakeholders to discuss different topics related to the future of aviation and to Develop international standards for aviation safety.

Theme of International Civil Aviation Day 2024

On December 7th to celebrate the International Civil Aviation Day 2024, the Council has decided that the theme will be “Safe Skies. Sustainable Future: Together for the next 80 years.”.

History of the day

This day was established by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to highlight the contribution of sustainable development, peace and security.  It honours the 1944 Convention on International Civil Aviation promoting economic growth and global connectivity. 7 December 2024 also marks the 80th anniversary of the signing of the Convention on International Civil Aviation in Chicago, US.