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Course Outline
Introduction to ICAO
- History, mission, and mandate of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
- Structure and global influence: Council, Assembly, and Secretariat
- Legal basis: Chicago Convention of 1944
ICAO Regulatory Framework
- Overview of Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs)
- The Annex system and its legal significance
- Understanding State responsibility and implementation for government operations
Key ICAO Annexes and Their Applications
- Annex 1 – Personnel Licensing
- Annex 6 – Operation of Aircraft
- Annex 8 – Airworthiness of Aircraft
- Annex 9 – Facilitation
- Annex 17 – Aviation Security
ICAO and Safety Oversight
- State Safety Programme (SSP) for government agencies
- Safety Management Systems (SMS)
- Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP)
Environmental and Air Navigation Regulations
- Annex 16 – Environmental Protection: noise and emissions reduction for government initiatives
- Global Air Navigation Plan (GANP) for enhancing air navigation systems
- Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) and Communication, Navigation, Surveillance / Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM)
Security, Facilitation, and Compliance
- ICAO’s role in cybersecurity and border control for government agencies
- Annex 9 and Annex 17: Passenger facilitation and aviation security for government operations
- Compliance monitoring and alignment with national regulatory frameworks
Case Studies and Global Implementation Challenges
- Examples of State-level ICAO compliance for government agencies
- Challenges for developing countries and capacity-building programs for government assistance
- Collaboration with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), and national aviation authorities for government oversight
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Basic understanding of civil aviation or regulatory environments
- Familiarity with international travel, safety, or airport operations is beneficial
- No prior ICAO experience is necessary
Audience for government:
- Aviation regulatory compliance officers
- Airline and airport operations personnel
- Government and civil aviation authority staff
14 Hours