International Law

Question 1

Paris 1919

Answer 1

Sovereignty
Innocent passage of civilian passengers
Registration of aircraft

Question 2

Warsaw 1929

Answer 2

Air carriers liabilities towards passengers and cargo. This is applied to international carriage.

The need for travel documents

Later modified by Hague 1955 and Montreal 1999

Question 3

Rome 1933/1952

Answer 3

Dealt with the liabilities of air operators to third parties due to damage by their aircraft.

The concept of absolute Liability

Later modified by Montreal protocol 1978

Question 4

Chicago Convention 1944

Answer 4

Foundation of modern principles and values of the air.

Formation of ICAO with 54 members states (192 now)

2 parts: DOC 7300 and the ICAO.

Question 5

Tokyo Convention 1963

Answer 5

Dealt with criminal offences committed onboard aircraft.

The state of registration has authority to exercise jurisdiction

Question 6

Hague convention 1970

Answer 6

Unlawful seizure of an aircraft (hijacking)

Commander responsibilities. Authority to deal with offences and maintain good order onboard

Question 7

Montreal convention 1971

Answer 7

Expanded upon Hague 1970 by extending unlawful seizure to ground services and navigation equipment

Question 8

Montreal convention 1999

Answer 8

Improvement on the principles of Warsaw 1929.

Modernisation and improvement of standardisation and liabilities.

Question 9

Third Liberalisation Agreement 1993

Answer 9

Free access to job opportunities
Free access to air traffic market
Free pricing