ABSTRACT

This chapter describes the international regulations impacting aviation operations. It summarize how aviation professionals are trained and licensed. The chapter explains several categories of aviation operations within the general aviation sector and the airline sector. It discusses the safety considerations related to transporting dangerous goods by air. International regulations impact every aspect of civil aviation. The chapter looks specifically at Annex 1: Personnel Licensing and Annex 6: Operation of Aircraft, two annexes of the Chicago Convention that relate to civil aviation operations. To promote standardization and efficiency around the globe, ICAO publishes standards and recommended practices (SARPs) for the licensing of aviation professionals in Annex 1: Personnel Licensing. The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) serves as a voice for business aviation. Globally, business aviation travel is on the rise with a 1.4 per cent annual growth rate. Airlines must balance their capacity (ASK) with actual sales (RPK) to stay in business.