2 - International Civil Aviation Organisations

Civil Aviation
Organizations
International Civil Aviation
Organization
 Formed by Chicago Convention 1944
 Made up of :
-Assembly (All Members States)

-Council
-Other bodies (where necessary)
OBJECTIVES of ICAO

Develop the principles &
techniques of international air
navigation and

Foster planning & development
of international air transportation
In detail
 INSURE safe and orderly growth
 ENCOURAGE aircraft design for peace
 ENCOURAGE development of airlines /airports /
navigation facilities
 MEET needs of the people of the world for
economic air transport
 PREVENT waste
 INSURE rights of states and = opportunity
 AVOID discrimination
 PROMOTE safety
 PROMOTE development of international civil
aeronautics
The ASSEMBLY
 To meet not less than once in 3
Years
 All contracting states have = rights
and 1 vote
 Majority is needed for quorum
 Majority vote needed for decisions
COUNCIL
 Composed of 33 states
 Elects its president
 Responsible to Assembly
 Votes with a majority
 Performs Objectives of ICAO
ICAO Strategic Action Plan:
 Globalization & Transnationalization
(ownership & control issues)
 Emergence of Regional /Subregional
blocs ( EU/Air traffic –devolution)
 Blurring of Sectoral boundaries (lessened
distinction between sectors like tourism /transport /trade /
communication)
 Commercialization of Service
Providers (Privatization of services;/ security etc..)
 Diversification of Fiscal Measures
(deficit financing /generic funding)
 Economic Liberalization (EU domestic)
 Environmental Consciousness
 Emergence of new technologies
 Capacity Constraints
European Civil Aviation Conference
 Established in 1955
 Promotes a Safe / Efficient /
Sustainable EUROPEAN Air
Transport System
 Proposals are subject to Member
States` Approvals
 Coordinates European matters with
counterpart organizations worldwide
Organizational Structure
 Main Organs
(a) Triennial Plenary Conferences
( and special plenary sessions)
(b) Meetings of DGCA`s
(meets when needed / Handled by
Transport Ministries)
Activities & Services of ECAC:
 Liberalization of European Air Transport
 Harmonization of Air Traffic Control
 Implementation of Environmental policies
 Coordinate Safety Action Program through
JAA (Joint Aviation Authorities)
 Adoption of Code of Conduct for CRS`s
Membership to ECAC
 All EUROPEAN Countries; are, or can

become members .
Headquarters in PARIS
 A European Intergovernmental
Organization for the Safety of Air
Navigation.
 Established in 1960 by 6 European
Countries Belgium/France/Germany/Luxembourg/Holland/UK
Headquarters in Brussels.
Principal objectives of Eurocontrol:
 Manage the EATCHIP
( European Air Traffic Control Harmonization an Integration Program)
 Operate the single ATFMU

(AIR Traffic FLOW Management Unit)
 Improve the existing system ( short & long

term)
 R&D to improve capacity

NEW Strategy of Eurocontrol:
 ATM Policy
Single Air Traffic Management
approach
Association of European
Airlines
Formed in 1952 as
ARB (Air Research Bureau)
Located in Brussels
 In 1973 as commercial technical

involvements increased became the
AEA ( Association of European Airlines )
Principal Objectives of AEA :
 Serve the common interests of all
European Member Carriers
 Represent members via ECAC/EU
and other international bodies
 Advance cooperation among
members
Organizational Structure
 Assembly of Presidents (AP)
 Presidents` Committee (PC)
 Office of Secretary General
 Committees
AEA Committees
 Trade Practices & Standards Com.
(TPC)
 Public Policy Committee (PPC)
 Infrastructure & Environment
Committee (IEC)
 Social Affairs Committee (SAC)
 Technical & Operations Committee
(TOC)
AEA Achievements
 Development of Amadeus / Galileo
CRS systems
 Magnetic Stripe Technology
 Single ATC system initiation
 Harmonization Crew working hours
ABOUT AEA: The Association of European Airlines (AEA) brings together 30 European established scheduled network carriers.
These collectively carry nearly 400 million passengers and 5,5 million tonnes of cargo each year, operating 2,550 aircraft
serving 600 destinatio ns in 170 countries with 11,000 flights a day. They provide around 370,000 jobs directly, and generate
a total turnover of €100 billion.
 European Regional Airlines
Association
 European Charter Carriers

Association
 European Low Fare Airlines Assoc.
Air Transport Association of America
 Founded in 1936
Located in Washington D.C.

Principal objectives of ATA:
 Same as AEA
 Organizational Structure
-Technical Dept. (engineering/airports/tech coop /planning)
-Industry Services Dept. (ACH /ARC/ UATP activities)
-Government Affairs Dept
-Public Information Dept.
-Legal Dept.
-Treasury & Administration Dept.
 Airports Council International
Established in 1991
Promotes legislation
Contributes to co-operation
Distributes timely information
Introduces awareness programs
ACI Committees
 Economic Comm.
 Environmental Comm.
 Facilitation Comm.
 Security Comm.
 Technical & Safety Com.
Joint Aviation Authorities of
European Countries
European Aviation Safety
Association
Objectives & Functions
 Ensure High level of aviation SAFETY
 Contribute to fair competition
 Cost Effective and Minimum
regulatory burden
 Adopt/Develop/Implement Joint
Aviation Requirements (JAR)
 Harmonize with FAA
 CAB phase out / IATA distribution
antitrust immunity withdrawal
 Passenger Network Services
Corporation (Board with 15 Airline
Executives)
 International Airlines Travel Agent
Network
 Societe International de
Telecommunication Aeronautiques
 Foster & Develop Communication

Matters
 International Air Transport
Association
-Organized to serve 3 distinct types of
activity:
1. Core Functions
2. Industry Coordination Activities
3. Self Financing Services
Core Functions
 Industry Spokesmanship / Contacts
with Governments-Authorities.
 On All issues
( monetary/technical/legal…)
Industry Coordination Activities:
 Tariff Coordination (Passenger/Cargo)
 Services
(Passenger/Agency/Cargo/Airport/scheduling/f
acilitation/fraud prevention…)
Self Financing Services
 IATA Clearing House (CH)
 Agency Accreditation Programs
 Billing & Settlement Plans (BSP/CASS)
 Proration Services
 Human Resource Programs/Training
 Publications
Financing
 Membership Dues // Product & Service
Revenues

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Civil Aviation

-Assembly (All Members States)

 All EUROPEAN Countries; are, or can

 Operate the single ATFMU

 Improve the existing system ( short & long

 R&D to improve capacity

 In 1973 as commercial technical

 Infrastructure & Environment

 Technical & Operations Committee

 European Charter Carriers

Located in Washington D.C.

 Foster & Develop Communication

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