International Civil Aviation Organization
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A specialized agency of the United Nations: The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is a UN agency responsible for establishing and maintaining global standards, regulations, and recommended practices for civil aviation to ensure its safe, efficient, and orderly development.
Usage
- The term "International Civil Aviation Organization" is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this UN agency. It is often abbreviated as ICAO.
- It is used in contexts discussing global aviation policy, safety standards, air navigation, and international cooperation in civil aviation.
Examples
- Proper noun:
- The International Civil Aviation Organization sets global standards for aircraft operations.
- Member states must comply with the regulations published by the International Civil Aviation Organization.
- A key function of the International Civil Aviation Organization is to facilitate planning and development of international air transport.
Advanced Usage
- "ICAO standards": Refers to the technical and operational standards for aviation established by the organization.
- The country's aviation authority updated its procedures to align with the latest ICAO standards.
- "ICAO annex": Refers to one of the 19 annexes to the Convention on International Civil Aviation, each detailing standards for a specific area like personnel licensing or air traffic services.
- The new regulations are based on ICAO Annex 14, which covers aerodromes.
Variants and Related Words
- ICAO (abbreviation): The universally recognized acronym for the International Civil Aviation Organization.
- The pilot's license must be issued in accordance with ICAO requirements.
- Civil aviation: The aspect of aviation (non-military) that the organization governs.
- The forum focused on the future of global civil aviation.
Synonyms
- UN aviation agency: A descriptive synonym highlighting its affiliation with the United Nations.
- The UN aviation agency convened a meeting to discuss flight safety.
Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs or Idioms)
- Chicago Convention: The formal name of the Convention on International Civil Aviation, which established ICAO.
- The principles of the Chicago Convention are fundamental to international air law.
- Air navigation: A core area regulated by the organization.
- The International Civil Aviation Organization works to improve air navigation services worldwide.
Noun
- the United Nations agency concerned with civil aviation