ICAO Certification

AERODROME CERTIFICATION
& SAFETY MANAGEMENT
Paul Roberts
Senior Aerodrome Regulation and
Licensing Officer
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1. Objectives of aerodrome certification

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2. Regulatory background

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3. Progress to date

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4. UAE Civil Aviation Regulations

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5. Timescales

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6. Implementation

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7. Safety Management
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1.OBJECTIVES OF AERODROME
CERTIFICATION
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Ensure continued safety, regularity and efficiency of aircraft operations at aerodromes.

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Ensure the aerodrome is in compliance with the relevant ICAO Standards and Recommended
Practices and Civil Aviation Regulations

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2.REGULATORY BACKGROUND

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Development of ICAO SARPs and
Guidance material
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Annex 14 to the Convention on International
Civil Aviation, Volume 1 Aerodrome Design and
Operations
– Adopted by Council in 1951

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Amendment 4 to Annex 14
– 1st November 2001

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Manual on Certification of Aerodromes
– First Edition 2001
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Amendment 4 to Annex 14
“ As of 27 November 2003, States shall certify aerodromes used for international operations in accordance with the specifications contained in
Annex 14 as well as other relevant ICAO specifications through an appropriate regulatory framework” GENERAL CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY
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3. PROGRESS TO DATE
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Aerodrome Manual Guidance Notes (Jun 01)
Aerodrome Licensing Regulations (Jan 02)
Seminar at GCAA Dubai Office (Feb 02)
SMS Guidance notes (Mar-Jul 02)
Safety Oversight Audit Schedule (Jun 02)
Aerodrome Manual Inspection Checklist (Aug 02)
Aerodrome operator internal audit results (Nov 02)
Aerodrome manual submission (Jan 03)

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4. CIVIL AVIATION REGULATIONS
Part IX – Aerodrome Licensing (January 2002)
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– Standards and Recommended Practices contained in