Convention on International Civil Aviation
/ˌkɒnvɛnˈʃən ɒn ɪntərˈnæʃənəl ˈsɪvɪl eɪərˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A multilateral treaty establishing the principles and arrangements for international civil aviation, including standards for aircraft operation and air navigation, concluded under the auspices of the United Nations in 1944 at Chicago.
The Convention on International Civil Aviation sets forth the rules governing airspace sovereignty and safety standards.
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- convention on international civil aviation
- conventions on international civil aviation
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Commonly referred to as the Chicago Convention; foundational for modern international civil aviation regulation.
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