ICAO Celebrates 80 Years with “Safe Skies Sustainable Future” Focus
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) commemorated its 80th anniversary with an Extraordinary Session of the Governing Council, highlighting the continued impact of the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention).
The Chicago Convention, a key international agreement signed on 7 December 1944, has shaped global civil aviation to the benefit of all peoples and nations of the world.
The meeting of the 36 members of the ICAO Council took place on 5 December in the same room of the Chicago Hilton (formerly Stevens Hotel) where the 1944 diplomatic conference was held.
The Council adopted a resolution which recognizes the significant contributions that ICAO has made over the eight decades since the 1944 meeting and looks to the future, to shape an aviation sector that is safe, sustainable and more accessible to all.
The Council resolution also celebrates the significant contributions of civil aviation to global cooperation, peace, and economic development. It also urges Member States to continue promoting innovation, inclusivity, and environmental sustainability, including achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
The full resolution is available here.
