ABSTRACT
The international dimension of states acting in aviation is formalized with their membership in International Civil Aviation Organization. The International Civil Aviation Organization was formed in 1947 on the basis of the Chicago Convention of 1944, which is the constitution of the commercial aviation sector. National Aviation Authorities, as part of the nation states, are responsible for issuing these certifications. They have the powers to enforce them, by withdrawing a certification in case of a non-compliance with the rules, by imposing legal fines to non-compliant parties or even prosecution of individuals violating the rules. The US has an open-sky agreement in place with states in the Middle East. It is clear that with aviation becoming mature, with airlines that can successfully compete in a free market, the need for state protection is disappearing. Rules and regulations are meant to provide safe aviation transportation.
