International Civil Aviation Organization European and North Atlantic Office ICAO EUR HLSC Preparatory Seminar 9-11 February 2010 Baku, Azerbaijan Theme 3: Other safety issues Topic 3.3: Other safety related issues

ICAO EUR/NAT Office 2 RSOOs – implications? The effectiveness of a regional safety oversight system, like that of an individual State’s safety oversight system, depends highly on the effective implementation of the critical elements of a safety oversight system that, in general address issues related to:  primary aviation legislation;  specific operating regulations;  state civil aviation system and safety oversight functions;  technical personnel qualification and training;  technical guidance, tools and provision of safety critical information;  licensing, certification, authorization and/or approval obligations;  surveillance obligations; and  the resolution of safety concerns. HLSC Preparatory meeting, Baku, Azerbaijan, 9-11 February 2010

ICAO EUR/NAT Office 3 Why ? Common deficiencies identified in the majority of assessed and audited States (under USOAP) are:  lack of an adequate safety oversight organization; and  lack of sufficient qualified technical personnel. Four areas of States’ safety oversight obligations are of special concern:  Primary aviation legislation  Institutional structure  Qualified Personnel  Financial Resources

ICAO EUR/NAT Office 4 In conclusion  In conclusion, to properly implement ICAO SARPs and to rectify deficiencies identified under USOAP, a sound legislative base, adequate staffing and sufficient funds are essential prerequisites.

ICAO EUR/NAT Office 5 Assembly resolutions  A36-2: Unified Strategy to resolve safety- related deficiencies, which recognized “that the establishment of regional and sub-regional safety oversight systems has great potential to assist States in complying with their obligations under the Chicago Convention through economies of scale and harmonization on a larger scale”  A36-3: Implementation Support and Development Programme (ISD)-Safety, the Council was directed to promote the establishment of these regional mechanisms

ICAO EUR/NAT Office 6  In cooperation with the EC - Symposium on Regional Organizations ( April 2008)  identification of the need for ICAO to update its guidance material in order to provide Member States with the necessary tools to establish sustainable regional mechanisms  ICAO Air Transport Symposium (Abuja, Nigeria, April 2008) – similar conclusion  Council, at its 186th Session - establishment of a Secretariat/Council Group on Regional Bodies  23 October 2009, this Group submitted to the Council for its approval an ICAO Policy on Regional Cooperation and a Framework of Cooperation.  The Council approved both the Policy and the framework and requested the Secretary General to develop an action plan for implementation Since then

ICAO EUR/NAT Office 7 The ICAO Policy on regional cooperation  aims at promoting cooperation through the expanded use of best practices and better utilization of existing capabilities and resources within the regions  takes into account relevant provisions of the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention) and relevant ICAO Assembly Resolutions  applies to cooperation in technical and/or policy matters, as appropriate, with technical bodies (such as ACAC, AFCAC, LACAC, and Regional Safety Oversight Organizations) as well as between ICAO and regional organizations (such as the African Union and the European Union)

ICAO EUR/NAT Office 8  While ICAO encourages the activities of States, regional civil aviation bodies and regional organizations in facilitating, among others, the development of civil aviation infrastructure and implementation of SARPs and ICAO policy, States ultimately remain responsible for their obligations under the Chicago Convention, notwithstanding whatever arrangements States may conclude with their regional organizations and regional civil aviation bodies. Bottom line is…

ICAO EUR/NAT Office 9 RSOOs- Implementation strategy States wishing to establish a regional safety oversight system formulate a well-defined strategy in terms of  Purpose  Objectives  Activities  Output  Result indicators  Duration and  Expected results or outcomes

ICAO EUR/NAT Office 10 Prior to the establishment of the regional safety oversight system it must be ensured that Member States are committed to fully support the RSOO in all aspects, including the adoption of the joint operating regulations and procedures to be developed by it. RSSOs - Considerations

ICAO EUR/NAT Office 11 COSCAPS  The cooperative development of operational safety and continuing airworthiness programmes (COSCAPs) are an agreement between Member States, executed by ICAO’s Technical Co-operation Bureau by means of a Trust Fund, and are aimed at enhancing the safety and efficiency of air transport operations. The COSCAPs are limited to a few regions and within a region not all States are covered.  In some subregions, Regional Safety Oversight Organizations (RSOOs) have been developed from COSCAP projects or have been established instead of COSCAPs. (ICAO SecGen Letter reference SWG 21/1- 09/94 of 16 December 2009 refers. Deadline for response is 16 March 2010)

ICAO EUR/NAT Office 12 Regional Aviation Safety Groups (RASGs)  The COSCAPs and RSOOs are organized on a subregional basis and do not cover all of the States of the region  To guarantee regionwide coverage its necessary to establish a new regional mechanism known as Regional Aviation Safety Groups (RASGs)  Planning initiated ASAP to adopt a systems approach so that RASGs address safety issues from an integrated perspective that includes flight operations and ATM safety  Safety issues raised by the PIRGs and RASGs are to be fully coordinated until coordination mechanisms is in place Terms of reference in Appendix B to ICAO SecGen Letter reference SWG 21/1-09/94 of 16 December 2009 HLSC Preparatory meeting, Baku, Azerbaijan, 9-11 February February 2010

ICAO EUR/NAT Office 13 In summary  Different approaches in which States may organize on a regional level  Coordination and cooperation with stakeholders and regional groupings required to promote transparency and the sharing of safety-related information  Regular flow of communication to reduce duplication of efforts regarding the provision of assistance and guidance to these groupings

ICAO EUR/NAT Office 14 Proposals in WP The Conference shall be invited to: a)note the Policy on Regional Cooperation developed by the Secretariat/Council Group on regional bodies, the intent of ICAO to update Doc. 9734, Part B, The Establishment and Management of a Regional Safety Oversight System and to develop a strategy for the transition of COSCAP programmes into RSOOs, whenever appropriate; b)encourage implementation of the ICAO Policy on Regional Cooperation and development of an associated Strategic Plan of Action; and c)support and actively participate in the Regional Aviation Safety Groups (RASGs). (ICAO SecGen Letter reference SWG 21/1-09/94 of 16 December 2009 refers. Deadline for response - 16 March 2010)

International Civil Aviation Organization European and North Atlantic Office ICAO EUR HLSC Preparatory Seminar 9-11 February 2010 Baku, Azerbaijan ICAO Safety Oversight Manual-Part B The establishment and management of a Regional Safety Oversight System The ICAO flight safety information exchange website Thank you and… QUESTIONS ??