International Civil Aviation Day is annually observed on December 7.
Aim: To raise awareness of the importance of international civil aviation and the role that the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) plays in international air transport.
ICAO: It is a United Nations (UN) body responsible for developing international standards for aviation safety.
This day is celebrated globally through various activities such as seminars, published material, educational lectures, classroom activities, and news announcements on international civil aviation topics related to the day.
Facts:
- First commercial flight: Took place on January 1, 1914 in the United States. Piloted by Tony Jannus , two seater with a very small flight deck for 23 minutes at an altitude of 15 feet between St. Petersburg and Tampa.
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