International Civil Aviation Day 2021 Theme, History, Significance, Activities, and More

International Civil Aviation Day is observed across the world on 7 December, every year. Actually, the purpose of observing this day is to make people all over the world aware of the importance of civil aviation in their daily lives.

International Civil Aviation Day 2021 Theme

The theme of International Civil Aviation Day 2021 is “Advancing Innovation for Global Aviation Development“.

History

International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) celebrates this day every year on 7th December in different parts of the world. This year ICAO is celebrating its 76th anniversary. International Civil Aviation Day was established in 1994 as part of ICAO’s 50th-anniversary activities. In 1996, the UN General Assembly formally recognized 7 December as International Civil Aviation Day in the United Nations System. Let us tell you, civil aviation in India was started on 18 February 1911.

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Significance

International Civil Aviation Day is a day to raise awareness about the importance of international civil aviation for the social and economic development of countries around the world. Civil Aviation is playing the role of a bridge in connecting countries so that people can benefit from this facility to connect, reconnect and reunite.

The day aims to create and strengthen global awareness of the importance of international civil aviation in social and economic development, as well as its role in promoting the safety, efficiency, and regularity of international air transport.

Activities

On this day children should write essays on International Civil Aviation Day and give speeches in schools.

On this day, ICAO organizes various events, activities, seminars, sessions, news announcements related to civil aviation.

ICAO gets support from the government, organizations, companies and even individuals.

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Quotes

Discipline, patience and passion are the most important ingredients required to fly. Wishing a very Happy International Civil Aviation Day to all the passionate pilots.”

Wishing a very Happy International Civil Aviation Day to all. It is something that connects the world and brings all of us close.”

“For most of us the sky is the limit but those who are into aviation, for them sky is where their home is. Warm wishes on International Civil Aviation Day.”

“Flying is a lot more than a sport, a lot more than work. Flying is nothing but a passion which gives you all the strength and focus to fly.”