Ebook: Convention on International Civil Aviation: A Commentary

This book is both a repertory guide to the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention) as well as a legal analysis of the provisions of the treaty. It traces action taken by the ICAO Assembly and the Council in the implementation of the Convention from the first ICAO Assembly in 1947 until 2012. Above all, the book offers a commentary on the functional and moral fabric of the Chicago Convention, which is not only a multilateral legal instrument that sets out basic principles of air navigation and air transport, but also serves as a moral compass that brings the people of the world together.

The teleological nature of the Chicago Convention is reflected from the outset – from its Preamble which sets the tone and philosophy of the Convention – that aviation builds friendship and understanding among all people, to its technical provisions that range from rules of the air to landing at airports and customs and immigration procedures. The book effectively demonstrates the Aristotelian principle – that rules make people good by forming habits in them. Standardization, or in other words, compliance, is the driver of the Convention that keeps aviation safe, regular, efficient and economical. To that end, this book traces and details the sustained relevance of the Chicago Convention and the efforts of ICAO and the international aviation community towards keeping air transport on track and ready for its future exponential growth, both in letter and in spirit.

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This book is both a repertory guide to the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention) as well as a legal analysis of the provisions of the treaty. It traces action taken by the ICAO Assembly and the Council in the implementation of the Convention from the first ICAO Assembly in 1947 until 2012. Above all, the book offers a commentary on the functional and moral fabric of the Chicago Convention, which is not only a multilateral legal instrument that sets out basic principles of air navigation and air transport, but also serves as a moral compass that brings the people of the world together.

The teleological nature of the Chicago Convention is reflected from the outset – from its Preamble which sets the tone and philosophy of the Convention – that aviation builds friendship and understanding among all people, to its technical provisions that range from rules of the air to landing at airports and customs and immigration procedures. Standardization, or in other words, compliance, is the driver of the Convention that keeps aviation safe, regular, efficient and economical. To that end, this book traces and details the sustained relevance of the Chicago Convention and the efforts of ICAO and the international aviation community towards keeping air transport on track and ready for its future exponential growth, both in letter and in spirit.

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This book is both a repertory guide to the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention) as well as a legal analysis of the provisions of the treaty. It traces action taken by the ICAO Assembly and the Council in the implementation of the Convention from the first ICAO Assembly in 1947 until 2012. Above all, the book offers a commentary on the functional and moral fabric of the Chicago Convention, which is not only a multilateral legal instrument that sets out basic principles of air navigation and air transport, but also serves as a moral compass that brings the people of the world together.

The teleological nature of the Chicago Convention is reflected from the outset – from its Preamble which sets the tone and philosophy of the Convention – that aviation builds friendship and understanding among all people, to its technical provisions that range from rules of the air to landing at airports and customs and immigration procedures. Standardization, or in other words, compliance, is the driver of the Convention that keeps aviation safe, regular, efficient and economical. To that end, this book traces and details the sustained relevance of the Chicago Convention and the efforts of ICAO and the international aviation community towards keeping air transport on track and ready for its future exponential growth, both in letter and in spirit.

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Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xiv
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Preamble....Pages 3-9
Front Matter....Pages 11-12
Article 1 Sovereignty....Pages 13-44
Article 2 Territory....Pages 45-49
Article 3 Civil and State Aircraft....Pages 51-73
Article 4 Misuse of Civil Aviation....Pages 75-94
Article 5 Right of Non-scheduled Flight....Pages 95-100
Article 6 Scheduled Air Services....Pages 101-110
Article 7 Cabotage....Pages 111-115
Article 8 Pilotless Aircraft....Pages 117-136
Article 9 Prohibited Areas....Pages 137-143
Article 10 Landing at Customs Airport....Pages 145-154
Article 11 Applicability of Air Regulations....Pages 155-177
Article 12 Rules of the Air....Pages 179-184
Article 13 Entry and Clearance Regulations....Pages 185-211
Article 14 Prevention of Spread of Disease....Pages 213-226
Article 15 Airport and Similar Charges....Pages 227-240
Article 16 Search of Aircraft....Pages 241-250
Article 17 Nationality of Aircraft....Pages 251-251
Article 18 Dual Registration....Pages 253-253
Article 19 National Laws Governing Registration....Pages 255-255
Front Matter....Pages 11-12
Article 20 Display of Marks....Pages 257-257
Article 21 Report of Registrations....Pages 259-281
Article 22 Facilitation of Formalities....Pages 283-303
Article 23 Customs and Immigration Procedures....Pages 305-308
Article 24 Customs Duty....Pages 309-313
Article 25 Aircraft in Distress....Pages 315-328
Article 26 Investigation of Accidents....Pages 329-337
Article 27 Exemption from Seizure on Patent Claims....Pages 339-339
Article 28 Air Navigation Facilities and Standard Systems....Pages 341-346
Article 29 Documents Carried in Aircraft....Pages 347-347
Article 30 Aircraft Radio Equipment....Pages 349-349
Article 31 Certificates of Airworthiness....Pages 351-382
Article 32 Licenses of Personnel....Pages 383-405
Article 33 Recognition of Certificates and Licenses....Pages 407-407
Article 34 Journey Log Books....Pages 409-409
Article 35 Cargo Restrictions....Pages 411-411
Article 36 Photographic Apparatus....Pages 413-413
Article 37 Adoption of International Standards and Procedures....Pages 415-415
Article 38 Departures from International Standards and Procedures....Pages 417-464
Article 39 Endorsement of Certificates and Licenses....Pages 465-465
Front Matter....Pages 11-12
Article 40 Validity of Endorsed Certificates and Licenses....Pages 467-467
Article 41 Recognition of Existing Standards of Airworthiness....Pages 469-469
Article 42 Recognition of Existing Standards of Competency of Personnel....Pages 471-471
Front Matter....Pages 473-474
Article 43 Name and Composition....Pages 475-514
Article 44 Objectives....Pages 515-524
Article 45 Permanent Seat....Pages 525-525
Article 46 First Meeting of Assembly....Pages 527-527
Article 47 Legal Capacity....Pages 529-538
Article 48 Meetings of the Assembly and Voting....Pages 539-556
Article 49 Powers and Duties of Assembly....Pages 557-557
Article 50 Composition and Election of Council....Pages 559-567
Article 51 President of Council....Pages 569-569
Article 52 Voting in Council....Pages 571-571
Article 53 Participation Without a Vote....Pages 573-573
Article 54 Mandatory Functions of Council....Pages 575-583
Article 55 Permissive Functions of the Council....Pages 585-586
Article 56 Nomination and Appointment of Commission....Pages 587-587
Article 57 Duties of Commission....Pages 589-589
Article 58 Appointment of Personnel....Pages 591-591
Article 59 International Character of Personnel....Pages 593-593
Front Matter....Pages 473-474
Article 60 Immunities and Privileges of Personnel....Pages 595-595
Article 61 Budget and Apportionment of Expenses....Pages 597-597
Article 62 Suspension of Voting Power....Pages 599-599
Article 63 Expenses of Delegations and Other Representatives....Pages 601-601
Article 64 Security Arrangements....Pages 603-612
Article 65 Arrangements with Other International Bodies....Pages 613-613
Article 66 Functions Relating to Other Agreements....Pages 615-615
Front Matter....Pages 617-617
Article 67 File Reports with Council....Pages 619-619
Article 68 Designation of Routes and Airports....Pages 621-621
Article 69 Improvement of Air Navigation Facilities....Pages 623-623
Article 70 Financing of Air Navigation Facilities....Pages 625-625
Article 71 Provision and Maintenance of Facilities by Council....Pages 627-633
Article 72 Acquisition or Use of Land....Pages 635-635
Article 73 Expenditure and Assessment of Funds....Pages 637-637
Article 74 Technical Assistance and Utilization of Revenues....Pages 639-639
Article 75 Taking Over of Facilities from Council....Pages 641-641
Article 76 Return of Funds....Pages 643-643
Article 77 Joint Operating Organizations Permitted....Pages 645-645
Article 78 Function of Council....Pages 647-647
Article 79 Participation in Operating Organizations....Pages 649-649
Front Matter....Pages 651-652
Article 80 Paris and Habana Conventions....Pages 653-653
Article 81 Registration of Existing Agreements....Pages 655-655
Article 82 Abrogation of Inconsistent Arrangements....Pages 657-657
Article 83 Registration of New Arrangements....Pages 659-661
Article 84 Settlement of Disputes....Pages 663-668
Article 85 Arbitration Procedure....Pages 669-669
Article 86 Appeals....Pages 671-671
Article 87 Penalty for Non-conformity of Airline....Pages 673-673
Article 88 Penalty for Non-conformity by State$....Pages 675-675
Article 89 War and Emergency Conditions....Pages 677-678
Article 90 Adoption and Amendment of Annexes....Pages 679-680
Article 91 Ratification of Convention....Pages 681-681
Article 92 Adherence to Convention....Pages 683-683
Article 93 Admission of Other States....Pages 685-688
Article 94 Amendment of Convention....Pages 689-689
Article 95 Denunciation of Convention....Pages 691-691
Article 96....Pages 693-693
Back Matter....Pages 695-737