Pan American Aviation Day
December 17, Wednesday
When it is celebrated
Pan American Aviation Day is celebrated annually on December 17.
History of establishment
The holiday was created within the framework of the Pan American Civil Aviation Organization to raise awareness of the importance of air transport and to strengthen interaction between aviation structures of various American countries. The date was chosen to honor the anniversary of the founding of one of the first Pan American aviation organizations, which aimed to coordinate flight rules and standards.
Why it is celebrated
Pan American Aviation Day has several goals:
* to remind about the importance of aviation for the economy and international relations of American countries
* to develop cooperation between states in the field of aviation safety
* to promote aviation professions and technologies
* to support innovations in air transport
* to raise public awareness of the role of civil aviation
How it is celebrated
Although the holiday is not a public holiday, it is celebrated at the level of aviation authorities and professional organizations. Usually, the following take place:
* thematic conferences
* events of aviation academies and universities
* lectures and seminars on aviation safety
* exhibitions dedicated to the history of aviation in the Americas
* congratulations to civil aviation employees
Interesting facts
* The holiday unites more than 30 countries of the American continent
* Pan American aviation played a key role in the creation of international flight standards later used by ICAO
* Many airlines in the region use this day to summarize the year and honor their employees
Pan American Aviation Day in other years
- 2021 December 17, Friday
- 2022 December 17, Saturday
- 2023 December 17, Sunday
- 2024 December 17, Tuesday
- 2026 December 17, Thursday