MONTREAL, Canada – Dominica has now become the 193rd member state of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) following its official adherence to the Convention on International Civil Aviation (the Chicago Convention).
Dominica deposited its notification of adherence to the convention March 14, 2019, and its ICAO member state status became effective 30 days after April 13, 2019. ICAO was advised of the development by the government of the United States of America, which serves as the depositary of the Chicago Convention. The ICAO member states were advised separately of the development via a state letter.
“The safe, secure, and sustainable development of air connectivity is underpinned by compliance with ICAO standards and recommended practices (SARPs) and the implementation of our global plans and other guidance materials. Joining ICAO is the first step toward compliance,” noted the president of the ICAO council, Dr Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu. “As aviation is pivotal to the realisation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted under the UN’s Agenda 2030 and is particularly crucial to the sustainable economic prosperity and resilience of small island developing states (SIDS), Dominica’s ratification of the Chicago convention will represent a significant moment in history.”
