1. ICAO SAFETY INITIATIVES Certification of Aerodromes
Arun K. R. Rao
Chief, Aerodromes, Air Routes, & Ground Aids (AGA) Section, ICAO (HQ), Montreal.
08/04/2019

2. ACAC/ACI Seminar on Aerodrome Certification, Marrakech, Morocco 5 & 6 September 2003
Convention on International Civil Aviation – ICAO’s Objectives enshrined in Article 44:
Article 44 (states, among others):
Ensure safe and orderly growth of international civil aviation globally
Encourage the development of airways, airports and air navigation facilities
Meet the needs of the peoples of the world for safe, regular, efficient and economical air transport
Promote the safety of flight in international civil aviation

3. ACAC/ACI Seminar on Aerodrome Certification, Marrakech, Morocco 5 & 6 September 2003
Convention on International Civil Aviation (contd):
Article 15 – Non-discriminatory use of airports by carriers of other States;
Article 28 – States undertake to provide airports in accordance with international specifications for global harmonization;
Article 37 – States undertake to adopt the international Standards and Recommended Practices and Procedures developed by ICAO to secure the highest practicable degree of uniformity in regulations, Standards and procedures.

4. ACAC/ACI Seminar on Aerodrome Certification, Marrakech, Morocco 5 & 6 September 2003
ICAO’s Safety Initiatives:- Aerodrome certification
The What ? - Quality assurance that the aerodrome facilities and services are adequate to ensure safety and security;
Why ? – The travelling public (the ultimate users) needs such an assurance to continue to use air travel as the preferred mode of transportation; public perception of safety;
How ? – Implementation of applicable specifications; evaluate the capabilities of the airport operator, the facilities and services and procedures are satisfactory; impact on safety of operations

5. ACAC/ACI Seminar on Aerodrome Certification, Marrakech, Morocco 5 & 6 September 2003
Aviation Industry
Public
Aircraft
Airports

6. ACAC/ACI Seminar on Aerodrome Certification, Marrakech, Morocco 5 & 6 September 2003
THE NEED for certification:
New airports and lack of such requirements
Shortcomings and deficiencies observed.
Airport privatisation – pros and cons.
Positive aspects: Financial benefits, Modern management and improved efficiency, new technologies, autonomy etc. and.
Other aspects: Possible conflict between commercial interest and safety
Re-affirmation of States’ commitments under the Chicago Convention
Meet the needs of the travelling public

7. ACAC/ACI Seminar on Aerodrome Certification, Marrakech, Morocco 5 & 6 September 2003
The TOOLS for certification:
Amendment 4 to Annex 14, Volume I –
Adopted by the Council in March 2001 and became applicable from 1 November 2001;
Its development - coverage of other relevant Annexes for certifying airports;
Protection of visual and non-visual navaids sites;
Co-ordination with other service providers and agencies for a seamless safe operating environment.

8. ACAC/ACI Seminar on Aerodrome Certification, Marrakech, Morocco 5 & 6 September 2003
Contents of Amendment 4 to Annex 14, Volume I; Section 1.3
Aerodromes open to public use to be certified as per Annex 14, Vol. I and other relevant Annexes;
From 27 No. 2003, aerodromes used for international operations to be certified (Std);
States’ regulatory framework to establish the criteria for certification (Std);
Submission of an aerodrome manual as part of the application;Certified aerodromes to have an SMS;
From 24 Nov. 2005, SMS shall be in place (Std).

9. ACAC/ACI Seminar on Aerodrome Certification, Marrakech, Morocco 5 & 6 September 2003
Additional Safety Initiatives of ICAO:
ICAO Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme – covering Annexes 1, 6 & 8;
Expansion of the USOAP to cover Annexes 11, 13 & 14 from 2004; Preparations are underway;
Aerodrome certification will figure prominently in the audit process.

10. ACAC/ACI Seminar on Aerodrome Certification, Marrakech, Morocco 5 & 6 September 2003
CONCLUSIONS:
Safety of civil aviation is of
concern to all;
Co-operation between States & industry;
Responsibility of aviation personnel;
Need to be proactive in our efforts to
reduce accident rates and improve safety;
Compliance with applicable rules,
regulations and procedures.

11. ACAC/ACI Seminar on Aerodrome Certification, Marrakech, Morocco 5 & 6 September 2003
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