Harmonizing AOC & Operations Specifications

April 2008ICAO harmonization of the AOC & Ops Specs Outline Historical and current situation – ICAO Problem Statement Solutions and Objectives ICAO SARP Amendment

April 2008ICAO harmonization of the AOC & Ops Specs Certification: the early days (1944  1980’s) (1944  1980’s) The State of Registry assumes most of the responsibility for safety with participation of individuals (pilots and mechanics) Operators Flight crew Aircraft C of A License Regulator Annex 1 Annex 8 State of Registry

April 2008ICAO harmonization of the AOC & Ops Specs General Principles I and … issued or rendered valid by the contracting State in which the aircraft is registered,, provided that the requirements under which such certificates or licenses were issued or rendered valid are equal to or above the minimum standards which may be established from time to time pursuant to this Convention. ICertificates of airworthiness and …licenses issued or rendered valid by the contracting State in which the aircraft is registered, shall be recognized as valid by the other contracting States, provided that the requirements under which such certificates or licenses were issued or rendered valid are equal to or above the minimum standards which may be established from time to time pursuant to this Convention. Chicago Convention - Article 33 Caveat

April 2008ICAO harmonization of the AOC & Ops Specs Air Operator Certificate (AOC) RegulatorOperators Flight crew Aircraft C of A License Air Operator Certificate Training Maintenance The responsibility for safe operation rests essentially with the operator. The State of the Operator ensures fitness of its operators through safety oversight (certification and surveillance) 1990 onwards Annex 6 State of the Operator

April 2008ICAO harmonization of the AOC & Ops Specs Outline Historical and current situation – ICAO Problem Statement Solutions and Objectives ICAO Secretariat Proposals

April 2008ICAO harmonization of the AOC & Ops Specs International Operations Problem: Authorization & Surveillance of Foreign Operators  Unharmonised requirement for Foreign AOC or “Foreign Operations Specifications”  Multiplication of States with such requirement E.g: USA, China, Canada, Trinidad & Tobago, Saudi Arabia, etc.

April 2008ICAO harmonization of the AOC & Ops Specs AOC State Each Airline: 1 AOC + X Foreign Ops Specs Each Airline: 1 AOC + X Foreign Ops Specs Multiple Requirements Multiple Requirements Complexity! The problem:

April 2008ICAO harmonization of the AOC & Ops Specs Outline Historical and current situation – ICAO Problem Statement Solutions and Objectives ICAO Secretariat Proposals

April 2008ICAO harmonization of the AOC & Ops Specs Solutions and Objectives Solutions:  Ensure recognition of adequate oversight by the State of the Operator (inter-State audits, ICAO USOAP audits, agreements between States), resulting in the recognition as valid of the AOC.  Adequate State surveillance of foreign operators.  Bilateral or multi-lateral aviation safety agreements (e.g. EU- USA). ICAOICAO

April 2008ICAO harmonization of the AOC & Ops Specs AOC State FORE IGN OPERATOR SURVEILLANCEFORE IGN OPERATOR SURVEILLANCE Annex 6 & Doc 8335 OBJECTIVE Annex 6

April 2008ICAO harmonization of the AOC & Ops Specs Outline Historical and current situation – ICAO Problem Statement Solutions and Objectives ICAO Secretariat Proposals

April 2008ICAO harmonization of the AOC & Ops Specs ICAO Secretariat Proposals  Encourage the international recognition of the AOC by States. Annex 6, Part I & Part III – SARPsAnnex 6, Part I & Part III – SARPs Doc.8335 guidance materialDoc.8335 guidance material An ICAO Task Force with members from Australia, Canada, USA, EASA, JAA, IFALPA and IATA developed 3 proposals:

April 2008ICAO harmonization of the AOC & Ops Specs ICAO Assembly Resolution ICAO Assembly Resolution: A36-6 urges all States to recognize as valid the AOC issued by another State provided that it was issued in accordance with ICAO Annex 6 requirements.ICAO Assembly Resolution: A36-6 urges all States to recognize as valid the AOC issued by another State provided that it was issued in accordance with ICAO Annex 6 requirements. Resolution A36-6 also urged Contracting States to establish operating rules governing the admission of foreign air operators within their territories, in accordance with the Convention and on a non- discriminatory basis.

April 2008ICAO harmonization of the AOC & Ops Specs ICAO Assembly Resolution A36-6 urges States to harmonisation with ICAO Standards, guidelines and procedures, having due regard to the need to minimize the cost and burden to the Contracting States and to the operator; A36-6 further urges Contracting States to refrain from unilateral implementation of specific operational requirements and measures governing admission of operators from other Contracting States which would adversely affect the orderly development of international civil aviation.

April 2008ICAO harmonization of the AOC & Ops Specs ICAO SARP Amendmant Amendment 32 to Annex 6, Part I & Part III to be effective by 20 November 2008–Amendment 32 to Annex 6, Part I & Part III to be effective by 20 November 2008– IRecognition of the AOC by other States, provided the AOC meets Annex 6 requirements (since Nov 2006). IHarmonization of the content and layout of the AOC and its associated operations specifications, with supporting definition and guidance material

April 2008ICAO harmonization of the AOC & Ops Specs Annex 6 - Amendment 32 Annex 6, Part I & Part III – AOCAnnex 6, Part I & Part III – AOC True certified copy: see

April 2008ICAO harmonization of the AOC & Ops Specs Annex 6 - Amendment 32 Annex 6, Part I & Part III – Ops SpecsAnnex 6, Part I & Part III – Ops Specs

April 2008ICAO harmonization of the AOC & Ops Specs Annex 6 - Amendment 32 BUT ALSO in Annex 6, Part I & Part III – SARPsBUT ALSO in Annex 6, Part I & Part III – SARPs IStates to establish a programme for the surveillance of operations by foreign air operators IForeign operators must meet and maintain the requirements of the State in which they are operating ICases of non-compliance with laws, regulations or procedures by a foreign operator to be notified to operator, and, if warranted, to the State of the Operator (Registry) IIf warranted, the State in which the operation is conducted shall engage in consultation with the State of the Operator (Registry) concerning the safety standards maintained by the operator

April 2008ICAO harmonization of the AOC & Ops Specs Guidance Material – DOC8335 Doc 8335 presently being updated by November 2008Doc 8335 presently being updated by November 2008 IA confirmation that the safety oversight of an operator rests with the State of the Operator. IA chapter on the surveillance of foreign operators and admission procedures. IA chapter on leasing, code-sharing, interchange, … operations. IAn attachment with a comprehensive ramp inspection checklist IAn attachment with a model safety clause for inclusion in air service agreements to emphasize the safety oversight responsibilities of States.

April 2008ICAO harmonization of the AOC & Ops Specs COSCAP Proposal Four COSCAP programmes are working together with guidance from ICAO HQ to assist States with the implementation as follows:Four COSCAP programmes are working together with guidance from ICAO HQ to assist States with the implementation as follows: I Develop model regulation to assist States with implementation of Annex 6 amendment related to mutual recognition of AOC and Foreign air operator surveillance I Develop Foreign Air Operator Validation and Surveillance Manual based on the revision of ICAO DOC8335 (under development) I Develop and provide Foreign Air Operator Inspector Course

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