India scores highest ever ranking in aviation safety India has been ranked 48 in terms of comprehensive safety audits conducted by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) which is among the top 50 countries of the world. India’s ranking places it ahead of China (49). The ICAO undertakes the Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP), Continuous Monitoring Approach, an ICAO Coordinated Validation Mission (ICVM) which was undertaken from November 9 to 16, 2022.