International Civil Aviation Day — 7 December

On December 7 we celebrate International Civil Aviation Day to acknowledge the flight industry’s influence on modern life. We all know that flying can be undertaking. You have to arrange rides to the airport, arrive with plenty of time, check bags, make your way through security, wait around to board, then sit for hours in a cramped space. And this is before any delays or cancellations. But for all the annoyances we feel when flying, it’s important to remember how revolutionary flight technology has been, and how it’s personally affected all of us. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a specialized organization within the United Nations, established the day to spread awareness of the impact that international civil aviation can have on helping states improve social and economic development. It’s become recognized as a day to commemorate those who have perished in aviation disasters, and to ensure they never happen again.

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8 months from now
7 December
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