What do the month names mean? International Civil Aviation Day is annually observed December 7 to raise awareness of the importance of international civil aviation and the role that the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) plays in international air transport. The day also commemorates the ICAO’s role in promoting the safety, efficiency and regularity of international air transport.In 1996 the UN General Assembly proclaimed December 7 as International Civil Aviation Day, in accordance with an ICAO initiative and with the Canadian Government’s assistance.
The projection of the map extends to 60 degrees south latitude, and includes five concentric circles.Over the years the ICAO logo has been published in different variations. So, it seems the road to prosperity is hardly a road at all, and more like a new runway.We keep track of fun holidays and special moments on the cultural calendar — giving you exciting activities, deals, local events, brand promotions, and other exciting ways to celebrate. The olive branches symbolize peace and the world map depicts the area of concern to the UN in achieving its main purpose, peace and security. } if( ! ), the ICAO Council establishes a special anniversary theme for International Civil Aviation Day. The International Services Transit Agreement and the International Air Transport Agreement were also signed. The 12 months of the year are linked to the Moon's orbit around Earth. International Civil Aviation Day reminds people about the importance of international civil aviation in modern society.ICAO, with support from governments, organizations, businesses and individuals, actively promotes International Civil Aviation Day through various activities and events. The aviation industry includes commercial carriers (think FedEx or United Airlines), private jets, air traffic control, airport management (those nice people who take your bags), manufacturing (Boeing), maintenance, and several more offshoots.
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On December 7 we celebrate International Civil Aviation Day to acknowledge the flight industry’s influence on modern life.Airbus, for example, is currently planning its “Smarter Skies” initiative, which it hopes by 2050 will: Decrease flight time of every flight by 13 minutes; save nine million tons of excess fuel every year; and avoid 28 million tons of avoidable CO2 emission annually.Figures from the UN show that in today’s global economy, for every $100 produced and every 100 jobs created by the civil aviation industry, an additional $350 and 610 jobs are generated in some other industry.