International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

January 13, 2015 Dustin Lewis

International Civil Aviation Organization

Abbreviation

ICAO

Summary

An autonomous organization linked to the United Nations through special agreements, the International Civil Aviation Organization codifies the principles of international air navigation and aims to foster the planning and development of international air transport. In the aftermath of hijackings in the 1970s, the ICAO shifted its focus to matters of prevention and detection in the fight against terrorism. ICAO’s direct involvement in the fight against terrorism is grounded in the development of international conventions and security standards, passing resolutions, and overseeing proper implementation by member states.