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ICAO — International Civil Aviation Organization (Global (United Nations))

Last updated: 6 Jul 2026Reviewed by Ms. Rubab Nizami, Lead AVSEC Faculty

In short

ICAO stands for International Civil Aviation Organization, the aviation body for Global (United Nations). Sets the worldwide standards that every national programme is built on. Compared to India, sits above bcas — india's bcas turns icao annex 17 into the national programme.

Full name
International Civil Aviation Organization
Region
Global (United Nations)
Key regulation
ICAO Annex 17 (Security); Annex 18 / Technical Instructions (Dangerous Goods)

What does ICAO do?

Sets the worldwide standards that every national programme is built on. Its scope covers all member states worldwide.

How does ICAO compare to India's BCAS?

Sits above BCAS — India's BCAS turns ICAO Annex 17 into the national programme. In India, BCAS is the security regulator and the CISF provides screening and armed security at most airports.

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