International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), Headquarter, Latest News

Q: Is India a member of ICAO?

India is one of the ICAO's founder members

Q: What is the main goal of ICAO?

A specialized agency of the United Nations, ICAO was created in 1944 to promote the safe and orderly development of international civil aviation throughout the world

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International Civil Aviation Organization Latest News

India was rated well above the global average in terms of its operations and airworthiness by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) when the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) was last audited in November 2022.

About International Civil Aviation Organization

It is an intergovernmental specialized agency associated with the United Nations (UN).
It was established in 1947 by the Convention on International Civil Aviation (1944) known as Chicago Convention.
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada

Functions of International Civil Aviation Organization

It is dedicated to developing safe and efficient international air transport for peaceful purposes and ensuring a reasonable opportunity for every state to operate international airlines.
It sets standards and regulations necessary for aviation safety, security and facilitation, efficiency, and economic development of air transport as well as to improve the environmental performance of aviation.
It also serves as a clearinghouse for cooperation and discussion on civil aviation issues among its 193 member states.
It also promotes regional and international agreements aimed at liberalizing aviation markets.
It helps to establish legal standards to ensure that the growth of aviation does not compromise safety, and encourages the development of other aspects of international aviation law.