the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention) Part of the UN System Membership: 187 States A brief word on ICAO
Executive bodies (Assembly, Council and Air Navigation Commission) Headquarters in Montreal Seven regional offices (Bangkok, Cairo, Dakar, Lima, Mexico City, Nairobi and Paris) A brief word on ICAO Objectives: To promote cooperation between nations and peoples To agree on certain principles and arrangements in order that international civil aviation may be developed in a safe and orderly manner and that international air services may be established on the basis of equality of opportunity and operated soundly and economically A brief word on ICAO Output: Standards, recommended practices and guidance material Coordination of international air navigation activities Safety oversight audits Implementation The ICAO regulatory structure The Chicago Convention Annexes to the Convention Standards Recommended Practices PANS/Technical Instructions Guidance Material