Aviation authorities Aviation authorities The Airport Authority Hong Kong (香港機場管理局)(AA) is the statutory body of Hong Kong's government responsible for the operations of the Hong Kong International Airport. It is operated independent from the government financially. There are plans to corporatise the AA and to list it on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and to be sold partially to the public. ...more on Wikipedia about "Airport Authority Hong Kong"
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is an organization working under the Ministry Of Civil Aviation that manages all the airports in India. The AAI manages and operates 126 airports including 11 international airports, 89 domestic airports and 26 civil enclaves. ...more on Wikipedia about "Airports Authority of India"
International civil aviation is governed by the Convention on International Civil Aviation (commonly known as the Chicago Convention). Under this Convention, the International Civil Aviation Organisation ICAO, a specialised agency of the United Nations, sets the minimum Standards and Recommended Practices for international civil aviation. These standards are contained in 18 Annexes to the Convention. Individual States remain responsible for regulating their aviation industries but have to take into account the requirements of the Convention and the minimum standards established by ICAO. ...more on Wikipedia about "Aviation Authority"
The General Administration of Civil Aviation of China (中国民用航空总局, Pinyin: Zhōngguó Mínyòng Hángkōng Zǒngjú), most widely recognized by the initials CAAC, is an administrative body under the State Council of the People's Republic of China that oversees civil aviation in mainland China. ...more on Wikipedia about "Civil Aviation Administration of China"
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is the name for the national body governing civil aviation in a number of countries. See: ...more on Wikipedia about "Civil Aviation Authority"
In Singapore, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore ( Chinese: 新加坡民航局), contrasted by the popularised logo and initials of CAAS, is Singapore's Civil Aviation Authority and a statutory board under the Ministry of Transport. CAAS regulates civilian air traffic within the airspace jurisdiction of the republic; is also the sole government agency to maintain the operational efficiency of the airports in Singapore, and engages civilian air service agreements with air service operators. ...more on Wikipedia about "Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore"
CASA is the Australian federal agency responsible for the regulation of private and commercial flight. It was established on July 6 1995 when the air safety functions of the former Civil Aviation Authority of Australia were separated from its other regulatory functions (which then went to Airservices Australia). ...more on Wikipedia about "Civil Aviation Safety Authority"
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EUROCONTROL is the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation , an international organisation whose primary objective is the development of a seamless, pan- European Air Traffic Management (ATM) system. This civil and military organisation currently has 34 member states; its headquarters are in Brussels. ...more on Wikipedia about "EUROCONTROL"
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is an agency of the European Union which has been given specific regulatory and executive tasks in the field of aviation safety. It was formed in 2002, and is taking over much of the responsibilities of the Joint Aviation Authorities, and some of the responsibilities of the national Aviation Authorities, such as the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority. ...more on Wikipedia about "European Aviation Safety Agency"
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is the entity of the United States government which regulates and oversees all aspects of civil aviation in the U.S. ...more on Wikipedia about "Federal Aviation Administration"
The International Air Transport Association is an international trade organization of airlines headquarted in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Airlines have been granted a special exemption to consult prices with each other through this body. The organization has been accused of acting as a cartel, and many low cost carriers are not full IATA members. The European Union's Competition authorities are currently investigating the body. ...more on Wikipedia about "International Air Transport Association"
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), an agency of the United Nations, develops the principles and techniques of international air navigation and fosters the planning and development of international air transport to ensure safe and orderly growth. ...more on Wikipedia about "International Civil Aviation Organization"
The Joint Aviation Authorities, or JAA, is the predominant regulatory body for aviation in Europe. It is associated with the European Civil Aviation Conference, and JAA membership is open to all members of the ECAC. Currently, 37 of the 41 ECAC members are also JAA members. ...more on Wikipedia about "Joint Aviation Authorities"
The Saudi Ministry of Defense and Aviation is responsible for the Kingdom's Army, Navy and Air Force. The Ministry also has responsibility for the construction of civilian airports (as well as military bases), and for meteorology. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ministry of Defense and Aviation"
NAV CANADA is a privately-owned corporation that owns Canada's civil air navigation service. It has been responsible for the safe, orderly and expeditious flow of air traffic in Canadian airspace since receiving this duty from Transport Canada in 1996. Nav Canada remains a capital, not for profit, organisation even though it operates independently of government funding. ...more on Wikipedia about "NAV CANADA"
Transport Canada is the department within the government of Canada which is responsible for developing regulations, policies and services of transportation in Canada. ...more on Wikipedia about "Transport Canada"
The Transportation Safety Board (Bureau de la sécurité des transports du Canada) is the Canadian agency responsible for maintaining transportation safety in Canada. The agency investigates accidents and makes safety recommendations in several modes of transport, including aviation, rail, marine, and pipelines. The headquarters are located in Gatineau, Quebec. ...more on Wikipedia about "Transportation Safety Board of Canada"
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is the public corporation which oversees and regulates all aspects of aviation in the UK. It was established in 1972. The main act of parliament regulating aviation in the UK is the Civil Aviation Act 1982. Previously, regulation of aviation was the responsibility of the Department of Transport. ...more on Wikipedia about "United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority"
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