010 - Air Law (first try) Flashcards
(25 cards)
What date was the Chicago Convention signed?
7th December 1944
How many nations’ delegates participated in the Chicago Convention?
52 nations
What is the main purpose of the Chicago Convention?
‘To foster the future development of international civil aviation, to help to create and preserve friendship and understanding amongst the peoples of the world’
What document was created as a result of the Chicago Convention?
Convention on International Civil Aviation, or the 1944 Chicago Convention
How many articles are in the Chicago Convention?
96 articles
What organization was established by the Chicago Convention?
International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)
What is ICAO responsible for?
Administering the principles of the convention and developing the rules and recommendations that underpin international aviation
What must each State do according to the key principle of the Chicago Convention?
Create its own national legislation which puts into national law the standards laid down by ICAO
What does Article 1 of the Chicago Convention state about sovereignty?
Every State has complete and exclusive sovereignty over the airspace above its territory
Define ‘suzerainty’.
The authority of a dominant State over a subordinate State
What does Article 3 of the Chicago Convention apply to?
Civil aircraft; not to State aircraft (military, police, customs)
What is prohibited under Article 4 of the Chicago Convention?
Misuse of civil aviation in ways inconsistent with the Convention’s purpose
What does Article 5 grant regarding non-scheduled flights?
The right for aircraft of other States to fly into or over territory without prior permission
What is cabotage as defined in Article 7?
The transportation of passengers or cargo between two points within the same country by a foreign-registered aircraft
True or False: Pilotless aircraft may fly over a State’s territory without any permissions.
False
What must aircraft do upon entering the territory of a State according to Article 10?
Land at a designated airport for customs and other examinations
What does Article 12 require of States regarding the rules of the air?
States must ensure aircraft flying in their airspace comply with their rules of the air aligned with ICAO regulations
What is the nationality of an aircraft based on?
The nationality of the State of Registry
What must every aircraft engaged in international navigation carry according to Article 29?
Certificate of registration, Certificate of airworthiness, Appropriate licenses for crew members, Journey logbook, Radio station license, Passenger list, Cargo manifest
What is the main objective of ICAO as stated in Article 44?
To ensure safe and orderly growth of international civil aviation throughout the world
What are Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) in ICAO?
Standards are expected to be incorporated into aviation law; Recommended Practices are procedures States should ideally adopt
What is required for the adoption of Annexes according to Article 90?
A vote of 2/3 of the Council
List three of the 19 Annexes to the Chicago Convention.
- Annex 1: Personnel Licensing
- Annex 2: Rules of the Air
- Annex 3: Meteorological Services
What does the International Air Services Transit Agreement pertain to?
International air services and transit rights
