The Convention on International Civil Aviation, also called the Chicago Convention, established the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) on December 7, 1944 by 52 signatory states.
It received the requisite 26th ratification on March 5, 1947 and went into effect on April 4, 1947.
Rules for air navigation, aircraft registration and security are enacted by the Convention, as well as the rights and duties of signatory countries as far as international air transport is concerned.
It should be noted that in most countries, and in accordance with the provisions of the Chicago Convention, international aviation turbine fuel is not taxed.
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