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Course Outline
Introduction to ICAO
- History, mission, and mandate of ICAO for government
- Structure and global influence (Council, Assembly, Secretariat)
- Legal basis: Chicago Convention of 1944
ICAO Regulatory Framework
- Overview of SARPs (Standards and Recommended Practices) for government agencies
- The Annex system and their legal significance in public sector compliance
- Understanding State responsibility and implementation within governmental frameworks
Key ICAO Annexes and Their Applications
- Annex 1 – Personnel Licensing for aviation professionals
- Annex 6 – Operation of Aircraft in compliance with international standards
- Annex 8 – Airworthiness of Aircraft to ensure safety
- Annex 9 – Facilitation to enhance cross-border travel efficiency
- Annex 17 – Aviation Security to protect air transportation
ICAO and Safety Oversight
- State Safety Programme (SSP) for government-led safety initiatives
- Safety Management Systems (SMS) for enhanced risk management
- Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) to ensure global compliance
Environmental and Air Navigation Regulations
- Annex 16 – Environmental Protection (noise and emissions) for sustainable aviation
- Global Air Navigation Plan (GANP) for coordinated air navigation systems
- Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) and CNS/ATM to optimize flight paths and communications
Security, Facilitation, and Compliance
- ICAO’s role in cybersecurity and border control for government operations
- Annex 9 and Annex 17: Passenger facilitation and aviation security in governmental contexts
- Compliance monitoring and national regulatory alignment to ensure adherence to international standards
Case Studies and Global Implementation Challenges
- State-level ICAO compliance examples for government entities
- Challenges for developing countries and capacity-building programs supported by international organizations
- Collaboration with IATA, EASA, and national aviation authorities to enhance regulatory frameworks
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Basic understanding of civil aviation or regulatory environments for government
- Familiarity with international travel, safety, or airport operations is beneficial
- No prior ICAO experience is necessary
Audience
- Aviation regulatory compliance officers for government and private sectors
- Airline and airport operations personnel for government and industry
- Government and civil aviation authority staff for federal, state, and local levels
14 Hours
