INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION (ICAO)

Current Context : India has been re-elected to Part II of the ICAO Council, strengthening its role in shaping global aviation policies.

ABOUT ICAO

• Establishment: 1944, under the Chicago Convention.
• Type: Specialized UN agency for safe and efficient international aviation.
• Headquarters: Montreal, Canada.
• Members: 193 countries.

GOVERNANCE

• Assembly: Meets once in 3 years, includes all 193 States.
• Council: 36 members, elected for 3 years, acts as the governing body.

FUNCTIONS

• Sets aviation safety and security standards.
• Promotes efficient and eco-friendly aviation.
• Acts as a platform for discussion and agreements among countries.
• Works on aviation law and regulations to ensure safety and cooperation.