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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to ICAO
- Historical background, mission, and mandate of ICAO
- Organizational structure and global influence (Council, Assembly, Secretariat)
- Legal foundation: The Chicago Convention of 1944
The ICAO Regulatory Framework
- Overview of SARPs (Standards and Recommended Practices)
- The Annex system and its legal implications
- Roles of States in responsibility and implementation
Major ICAO Annexes and Practical Applications
- Annex 1 – Personnel Licensing
- Annex 6 – Operation of Aircraft
- Annex 8 – Airworthiness of Aircraft
- Annex 9 – Facilitation
- Annex 17 – Aviation Security
ICAO and Safety Supervision
- State Safety Programmes (SSP)
- Safety Management Systems (SMS)
- Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP)
Environmental and Air Navigation Regulations
- Annex 16 – Environmental Protection (noise and emissions)
- Global Air Navigation Plan (GANP)
- Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) and CNS/ATM
Security, Facilitation, and Regulatory Adherence
- ICAO’s role in cybersecurity and border control
- Annex 9 and Annex 17: Passenger facilitation and aviation security
- Monitoring compliance and aligning with national regulations
Case Studies and Global Implementation Hurdles
- Examples of ICAO compliance at the state level
- Challenges faced by developing nations and capacity-building initiatives
- Collaboration with IATA, EASA, and national aviation authorities
Summary and Path Forward
Requirements
- A foundational knowledge of civil aviation or regulatory environments
- Familiarity with international travel, safety protocols, or airport operations is advantageous
- No prior experience with ICAO is necessary
Target Audience
- Aviation regulatory compliance officers
- Personnel involved in airline and airport operations
- Staff from government bodies and civil aviation authorities
