Chicago Convention

/ˈʃɪk.ɑːɡoʊ ˌkɒnvɛnˈʃən/

Definitions

  1. (n.) An international treaty establishing rules for civil aviation and founding the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
    The Chicago Convention of 1944 set the framework for international air transport regulations.

Forms

  • chicago convention

Commentary

Commonly cited in aviation law, it is crucial to reference the official 1944 text when discussing regulatory obligations and state sovereignty over airspace.

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