ICAR (Mod 2 & 3) Flashcards
formally known as the Convention
on International Civil Aviation, is a treaty that established the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and set out
the principles for international air travel.
The Chicago Convention (1944)
When and where was Chicago convention signed
- December 7, 1944,
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
Objectives of Chicago convention
- Safety and order
- Equality of opportunity
- Cooperations
Role of the convention
Coordinating international air travel and setting standards
Date of effect of the Chicago convention
April 4, 1947
Main provisions of the Chicago convention
- Airspace sovereignty
- Aircraft registration and safety
- Security and sustainability
4 example articles of the Chicago convention
- Article 1: Sovereignty over airspace
- Article 3 : Prohibition of using weapons against civil aircraft
- Article 5: Rights of non-scheduled flights
- Article 6: Scheduled air services require permission
How many times were the chicago convention was revised
8 times (1959, 1963, 1969, 1975, 1980, 1997, 2000, 2006)
How many state parties have ratified the Chicago convention
193
Impact and legacy of the Chicago convention
- Development of global aviation
- Peace and cooperation
ICAO was established in ___ under the ___
- 1944
- Chicago convention
HQ of ICAO
Montreal, Canada
Purpose of ICAO
To ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable international aviation
Structure of ICAO
- Assembly
- Council
- Secretary General and Secretariat
is the sovereign body of ICAO, composed
of representatives from all member states. It meets every three years
to set policies and review the work of the organization
Assembly
is a permanent body responsible for adopting standards and recommended practices. It consists of 36 member
states elected by the Assembly for three-year terms
Council
is headed by the Secretary General, who is appointed by the Council.
Secretary General and Secretariat
The assembly meets every
3 years
How members states elected by the assembly
36
Secretary General and Secretariat is headed by the ___, who is appointed by the ___.
- Secretary general
- Council
Functions and Responsibilities of ICAO
- Establishing international aviation standards.
- Coordinating global air traffic management.
- Promoting aviation safety, security, and environmental protection.
- Facilitating international air law and agreements.
ICAO’s Role in Aviation Safety and Efficiency
- Setting global safety and security standards.
- Coordinating efforts among member states.
- Supporting technological advancements in aviation.
is the national government agency responsible for overseeing the safety, security, and development of civil aviation in the Philippines.
Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines
Mandate of CAAP
promote safe, secure, and efficient
aviation services within the Philippines
CAAP was established in ___ through the
- 2008
- Republic Act No. 9497
Predecessor of CAAP
Air Transportation Office (ATO)
Purpose of CAAP
To align with global aviation standards and improve the country’s aviation system.
Organizational Structure of CAAP
- Administrator
- Divisions and offices
- Regional offices
Regulatory Functions of CAAP
- compliance with the ICAO standards
- Implements national aviation safety and security regulations.
- Licenses aviation personnel
- Certifies airports, airlines, and other aviation operators
