Int'l Civil Aviation Day being marked today

Kathmandu, Dec 7: The International Civil Aviation Day is being marked across the world today, especially in the ICAO Member States. This Day is being marked under the theme "Safe Skies and a Sustainable Future for All."

The United Nations General Assembly officially recognized 7 December as International Civil Aviation Day in 1996 to increase awareness of the importance of international civil aviation to the sustainable development of Member States and build support for ICAO's leadership in fostering safe, secure, inclusive, and environmentally responsible air transport, according to ICAO.