10 ESSAY Flashcards
What is the role of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)?
ICAO’s purpose is to harmonise international standards in civil aviation to ensure safe and orderly growth.
When was the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) created?
ICAO was created in 1944 by the Chicago Convention.
What is the significance of the Chicago Conference in 1944?
54 of the 55 states invited attended the Chicago Conference, and by its conclusion on 7 December 1944, 52 of them had signed the new Convention on International Civil Aviation.
What is the Interim ICAO (PICAO)?
PICAO was created as a temporary advisory and coordinating body until the Chicago Convention was ratified.
When did ICAO officially become a specialized agency of the United Nations?
ICAO became a specialized agency of the United Nations in October 1947.
Where is ICAO headquartered?
ICAO’s headquarters are in Montreal, Canada.
What are Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs)?
SARPs are international civil aviation standards and policies developed by ICAO to ensure safe and efficient operations.
What is required for an aircraft to operate internationally?
An aircraft must have a Type Certificate, a Certificate of Airworthiness, and an Air Operators Certificate.
What is the Air Navigation Commission (ANC)?
The ANC is the technical body within ICAO that recommends Standards and Recommended Practices for adoption by the ICAO Council.
How many members are in the Air Navigation Commission?
The Air Navigation Commission is composed of nineteen members.
What is the role of the ICAO Assembly?
The Assembly is the sovereign body of ICAO, meeting every three years to review the organization’s work and set policy.
What are the main divisions of the ICAO Secretariat?
The Secretariat is divided into five main divisions: Air Navigation Bureau, Air Transport Bureau, Technical Co-operation Bureau, Legal Bureau, and Bureau of Administration and Services.
What are the ICAO Annexes?
ICAO Annexes are recommendations covering specific aspects of aviation legislation that member countries must comply with.
What is the minimum standard for civil aircraft operation worldwide?
The requirements detailed in the ICAO annexes form the minimum standards for civil aircraft operation worldwide.
