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Course Outline
Introduction to ICAO
- History, mission, and mandate of ICAO
- Structure and global influence (Council, Assembly, Secretariat)
- Legal foundation: The Chicago Convention of 1944
ICAO Regulatory Framework
- Overview of SARPs (Standards and Recommended Practices)
- The Annex system and its legal significance
- Understanding State responsibility and implementation
Key ICAO Annexes and Their 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 Oversight
- State Safety Programme (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 Compliance
- ICAO’s role in cybersecurity and border control
- Annex 9 and Annex 17: Passenger facilitation and aviation security
- Compliance monitoring and national regulatory alignment
Case Studies and Global Implementation Challenges
- Examples of State-level ICAO compliance
- Challenges for developing countries and capacity-building programmes
- Collaboration with IATA, EASA, and national aviation authorities
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- 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 required
Target Audience
- Aviation regulatory compliance officers
- Personnel involved in airline and airport operations
- Staff from government bodies and civil aviation authorities
14 Hours