Transcript ICAO SAFETY INITIATIVES Certification of Aerodromes

ICAO SAFETY INITIATIVES
Certification of
Aerodromes
Arun K. R. Rao
Chief, Aerodromes, Air Routes, &
Ground Aids (AGA) Section, ICAO (HQ),
21/07/2015
Montreal.
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Convention on International Civil Aviation – ICAO’s
Objectives enshrined in Article 44:
 Article 44 (states, among others):
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Ensure safe and orderly growth of
international civil aviation globally
 Encourage the development of airways,
airports and air navigation facilities
 Meet the needs of the peoples of the world for
safe, regular, efficient and economical air
transport
 Promote the safety of flight in international
civil aviation
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Convention on International Civil Aviation (contd):
 Article 15 – Non-discriminatory use of airports by
carriers of other States;
 Article 28 – States undertake to provide airports in
accordance with international specifications for
global harmonization;
 Article 37 – States undertake to adopt the
international Standards and Recommended
Practices and Procedures developed by ICAO to
secure the highest practicable degree of uniformity
in regulations, Standards and procedures.
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ICAO’s Safety Initiatives:- Aerodrome certification
 The What ? - Quality assurance that the
aerodrome facilities and services are adequate
to ensure safety and security;
 Why ? – The travelling public (the ultimate users)
needs such an assurance to continue to use air
travel as the preferred mode of transportation;
public perception of safety;
 How ? – Implementation of applicable
specifications; evaluate the capabilities of the
airport operator, the facilities and services and
procedures are satisfactory; impact on safety of
operations
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Aviation Industry
Aircraft
Public
Airports
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 THE NEED for certification:
 New airports and lack of such requirements
 Shortcomings and deficiencies observed.
 Airport privatisation – pros and cons.
 Positive aspects: Financial benefits, Modern
management and improved efficiency, new
technologies, autonomy etc. and.
 Other aspects: Possible conflict between
commercial interest and safety
 Re-affirmation of States’ commitments under the
Chicago Convention
 Meet the needs of the travelling public
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The TOOLS for certification:
Amendment 4 to Annex 14, Volume I –
 Adopted by the Council in March 2001 and
became applicable from 1 November 2001;
 Its development - coverage of other relevant
Annexes for certifying airports;
 Protection of visual and non-visual navaids sites;
 Co-ordination with other service providers and
agencies for a seamless safe operating
environment.
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Contents of Amendment 4 to Annex 14, Volume I;
Section 1.3
 Aerodromes open to public use to be certified as per
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Annex 14, Vol. I and other relevant Annexes;
From 27 No. 2003, aerodromes used for international
operations to be certified (Std);
States’ regulatory framework to establish the criteria
for certification (Std);
Submission of an aerodrome manual as part of the
application;Certified aerodromes to have an SMS;
From 24 Nov. 2005, SMS shall be in place (Std).
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Additional Safety Initiatives of ICAO:
 ICAO Universal Safety Oversight Audit
Programme – covering Annexes 1, 6 & 8;
 Expansion of the USOAP to cover Annexes 11,
13 & 14 from 2004; Preparations are underway;
 Aerodrome certification will figure prominently
in the audit process.
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CONCLUSIONS:
Safety of civil aviation is of
concern to all;
 Co-operation between States & industry;
 Responsibility of aviation personnel;
 Need to be proactive in our efforts to
reduce accident rates and improve safety;
 Compliance with applicable rules,
regulations and procedures.
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Any questions?
THANK YOU!
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