Law Flashcards
What does ICAO stand for?
International Civil Aviation Organization
As of March 2016 how many ICAO members are there?
191 contracting States
Where is the ICAO Head Quarters, and how many regional offices are there?
HQ is in Montreal. There are 7 regional offices - Bangkok (APAC) Nairobi (ESAF) Paris (EUR/NAT) Cairo (MID) Mexico City (NACC) Lima (SAM) Dakar (WACAF)
How many Articles are the ICAO broad principles laid down in?
96 Articles
How many annexes form the ICAO principles?
19 annexes
What does SARPs stand for?
Standard And Recommended Practices
What does PANS stand for?
Procedures for Air Navigation Services
What does SUPPs stand for?
Regional Supplementary Procedures
In regards to the ICAO SARPS, what is a Standard Practice?
A specification which is NECESSARY for the safety or regularity of international air navigation.
Contracting states WILL conform to standards.
It is COMPULSORY t notify the ICAO council if compliance is not possible.
In regard to ICAO SARPS, what is a Recommended practice?
A specification which is DESIRABLE for the safety or regularity of international air navigation.
Contracting states WILL ENDEAVOUR to conform to a Recommended Practice.
It is NOT COMPULSORY to notify the ICAO council if compliance is not possible, but states are invited to.
What do PANS contain?
They contain operating practices and material too detailed for SARPs.
What are SUPPs?
The ICAO is made up of 9 geographic regions to cater for different types of flying operations. So SUPPs contain procedures which are relevant to the specified regions.
Name 3 European Agencies…
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
EUROCONTROL
European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC)
Which European Agency will advise the EASA & EUROCONTROL?
ECAC (European Civil Aviation Conference)
What is Competent Authority?
Authority designated by member state as competent to ensure compliance with requirements of regulations e.g. The CAA in U.K.
