The International Civil Aviation Organization

Name

The International Civil Aviation Organization

Legal name

International Civil Aviation Organization

Website

https://icao.int

Company type

Private

Founded year

1944

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Civil Aviation Governance

NAICS

Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs (92612), Air Traffic Control (488111), Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities (92613)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Foreign Governments (8888)

akta.pro primary industry

United Nations System & Specialized Agencies (BPADAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Standards, Norms & Technical Regulatory Bodies (BPADAAAJ), International Standards Development & Standardization Bodies (BPADANAA), Transportation Regulators (Aviation, Maritime, Rail, Road) (BPAIAOAL), Transport Safety & Infrastructure Standards Cooperation (BPADANAK), Conformity Assessment, Testing, Inspection & Certification Cooperation (BPADANAD)

Keywords

• International aviation standards
• Civil aviation governance
• Aviation safety oversight
• Carbon emissions calculator
• Aviation capacity development

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Member State Contributions: ICAO is a UN specialized agency funded primarily through assessed contributions from its 193 member states. The triennial Assembly approves the budget and work programme funded by member contributions.
2. Publications and Store Sales: ICAO generates revenue through sales of publications, technical documents, standards, and training materials through its online store (store.icao.int). This includes SARPs documentation, technical reports, and guidance materials.
3. Training Programmes: Revenue from ICAO training programmes including technical, managerial, and regulatory training delivered online, blended, and in-person. Also supports TRAINAIR PLUS programme for institutional training capacity building.
4. ICEC API Licensing: The ICAO Carbon Emissions Calculator API is available for licensing by organizations requiring carbon emissions calculation capabilities.
5. Aviation Development Projects: CDI delivers aviation development projects worldwide supporting civil aviation systems strengthening. Since 1952, projects valued at over USD 2 billion have been implemented supporting more than 115 countries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels14 records

Core offering

ICAO is a UN specialized agency that develops and maintains global Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) for international civil aviation, and delivers them to 193 member states through policy coordination, technical assistance, training programmes (TRAINAIR PLUS), digital data and analytics platforms (Data+, iSTARS, API services, GIS), environmental tools (ICEC carbon calculator, CORSIA framework), and capacity development projects implemented by the CDI Bureau across 115+ countries since 1952.

Product overview

ICAO operates as a platform-plus-services organization offering multiple interconnected digital tools and frameworks for global aviation governance. The core offerings include data platforms (ICAO Data+, iSTARS), environmental tools (ICEC Carbon Calculator, CORSIA framework), identity and security frameworks (TRIP Strategy), and API services. These products are supplemented by the ICAO E-Library, Store, TV platform, and regional office network providing global reach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ICAO Carbon Emissions Calculator (ICEC): The only internationally approved tool to estimate carbon emissions from air travel, developed under ICAO's Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP).
• ICAO Data+
• ICAO TV
• CORSIA
• TRAINAIR PLUS

Products and services

• ICAO Carbon Emissions Calculator (ICEC) The only internationally approved tool to estimate carbon emissions from air travel, developed by ICAO's Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP). Applies a globally harmonized methodology to calculate CO2 emissions using aircraft types, route-specific data, passenger load factors, and cargo data for both passenger and freighter operations across four cabin classes. Accessible via web portal and API; available for licensing by organizations requiring carbon emissions calculation.
• ICAO Data+ Comprehensive data analytics platform providing aviation statistics, economic analyses, forecasting, and monthly air transport monitoring dashboards (including the Global Air Traffic Dashboard powered by Tableau visualization). Serves member states and aviation stakeholders with revenue passenger-kilometres, freight tonne-kilometres, flight departures, and load factor metrics.
• ICAO iSTARS Safety intelligence and data analysis tool providing interactive safety data and reporting for aviation stakeholders, supporting tracking of aviation safety performance and incidents across member state aviation systems.
• ICAO API Data Service Public API service providing programmatic access to ICAO's official aviation data and information for integration by member states, developers, and partners.
• ICAO Green Meeting Calculator (IGMC) Tool for calculating the environmental impact of meetings and events to support sustainable aviation industry practices. Also available as an API for integration.
• ICAO Fuel Savings Estimation Tool (IFSET) Tool for estimating fuel savings from operational improvements and environmental benefits calculations in aviation operations.
• CORSIA (Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation) ICAO's market-based measure scheme for airlines to offset carbon emissions from international flights to achieve carbon-neutral growth from 2020 onwards, supported by a companion Carbon Calculator for offsetting decisions.
• ICAO E-Library Digital repository providing access to ICAO publications, documents, Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs), and technical materials, accessible with a free account.
• ICAO Store Online store (store.icao.int) for purchasing ICAO publications, SARPs, technical documents, standards, guidance materials, training materials, and merchandise. ICAO's primary commercial revenue channel for publication sales.
• ICAO-TV Video streaming platform (icao.tv) showcasing ICAO events, conferences, news, and aviation content, including live event coverage.
• Global Air Traffic Dashboard Interactive Tableau-based dashboard providing global air traffic metrics including Revenue Passenger-Kilometres (RPK), Freight Tonne-Kilometres (FTK), commercial flight departures, and passenger load factors for monthly monitoring.
• ICAO GIS Aviation Data Geographic Information System platform providing spatial aviation data and mapping capabilities for aviation infrastructure and operations.
• ICAO Training Programmes (including TRAINAIR PLUS) Technical, managerial, and regulatory aviation training delivered online, blended, and in-person. TRAINAIR PLUS supports institutional training capacity building in member states, including certification of training developers and instructors.
• ICAO Capacity Development and Implementation (CDI) Projects Aviation development projects delivered through the Capacity Development and Implementation Bureau (CDI) worldwide, supporting civil aviation systems strengthening. Since 1952, projects valued at over USD 2 billion have been implemented supporting more than 115 countries, deploying 1,200+ professionals annually and drawing on a roster of 6,000+ aviation professionals across 90+ specializations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 193 countries cooperating on international civil aviation standards
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered notable, core and major.

• ICAO Global Ambassadors ProgrammenotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026ICAO Global Ambassadors Programme engages prominent aviation figures and leaders to advocate for ICAO's strategic objectives and promote international civil aviation development globally.
• United Nations SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICAO is a UN specialized agency. It collaborates with the broader UN system including UN Environment Programme on climate issues, UN development system on sustainable development goals, and other UN agencies on aviation-related matters. The UN provides the overarching governance framework and supports ICAO's multilateral coordination efforts.
• 193 ICAO Member StatescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner193 member states constitute ICAO's primary partnership base. States participate in Assembly sessions, elect the Council, and implement ICAO standards through their civil aviation authorities. Each state contributes to the organization and benefits from its coordination mechanisms.
• European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerICAO collaborates with EASA on aviation safety initiatives including the Global RSOO/RAIO Forum for Aviation Safety. EASA participates as a key partner in developing harmonized safety standards and best practices.
• Invited OrganizationsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry and civil society groups participate in ICAO Assembly sessions as 'Invited Organizations'. These include international aviation organizations, industry associations, and non-governmental organizations that contribute to ICAO's work programme and policy development.
• UNDP (United Nations Development Programme)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDI coordinates with UNDP representatives in implementing aviation development projects worldwide. UNDP involvement supports capacity building and development initiatives in member states.
• Regional Aviation Safety Groups (RASGs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional Aviation Safety Groups coordinate safety initiatives within defined geographic regions, implementing ICAO standards and sharing best practices across member states in each region.
• Regional Planning and Implementation Groups (PIRGs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPIRGs coordinate regional air navigation planning and implementation, working with ICAO and member states to ensure consistent application of ICAO standards and procedures regionally.
• ICAO Partnership ProgrammenotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerICAO maintains formal partnerships with various stakeholders through its Partnership Programme, enabling collaboration on specific initiatives and resource mobilization for aviation development.
• United Nations Organizations (ICEC for UN)notableTechnology or IntegrationThe ICAO Carbon Emissions Calculator (ICEC) is available specifically adapted for UN organizations, enabling consistent carbon emissions reporting across the UN system.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• International Air Transport Association (IATA): Global airline trade association that sets industry standards (e.g., IATA DGR for dangerous goods, ticketing standards) and represents carriers on safety, security, and sustainability. Direct peer because IATA operates as the industry's counterpart to ICAO — both are global, Geneva/Montreal-based, UN-adjacent aviation bodies, but IATA represents commercial carriers while ICAO represents states.
• International Maritime Organization (IMO): UN specialized agency responsible for the safety, security, and environmental performance of international shipping. Closest structural peer to ICAO: sister UN agency, London-based, develops binding conventions and SARPs for a global transport mode, and serves a similar member-state governance model.

Regional players

• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): US national aviation authority that sets binding safety, air-traffic, and certification standards and operates the world's largest airspace system. Peer to ICAO because it is the most influential single-state aviation regulator whose standards (e.g., FARs, Part 107) often function as a de facto global benchmark in parallel to ICAO SARPs.
• European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA): EU agency that drafts aviation safety regulations, certifies aircraft, and oversees safety oversight across EU member states. Comparable to ICAO in function (developing aviation standards, conducting audits) but with regional (European) jurisdiction and stronger technical rule-making authority than ICAO's consensus-based process.

Peers

• EUROCONTROL:

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ICAOvideo
• Facebookfacebook.com/InternationalCivilAviationOrganization
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/icao
• Instagraminstagram.com/icao
• Xx.com/icao

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries8 records

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