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Professionals in the aviation industry require a sound knowledge of the international aviation framework. The aviation industry contributes to our globalised world and the very nature of aviation requires it to be inter-connected. Aviation standards transcend international boundaries and this course provides an introduction to the global aviation environment. This course will introduce students to the structure of international and national aviation regulation; including the formation and role of the leading international aviation bodies including the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and the various national aviation statutory bodies.

This course explores the roles and functions of ICAO, together with its interactions with national aviation safety regulators as well as other international bodies such as the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The role of major regional and state regulators such as the Federal aviation Administration (FAA), the European Aviation Safety Authority (EASA), Pacific Aviation Safety Office (PASO) and the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) will be explored. Students will also be introduced to the concepts of mutual recognition through bilateral and multilateral agreements as well as the various safety initiatives such as the Global Aviation Safety Plan, the Universal Safety Oversight Program, and the IATA Operational Safety Audit.

On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. demonstrate knowledge of the various organisations, regulatory agencies and groups that form the international aviation framework;
2. demonstrate knowledge of the major role of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) the ‘Chicago’ Convention, and its annexes;
3. critically assess the role that various international agencies and organisations play in determining industry wide standards and procedures;
4. compare the role of national aviation agencies and the part they play in modelling, providing guidance, overseeing and controlling the industry;
5. critically analyse contemporary issues facing the industry including social benefits, social responsibility, oversight of foreign operators and airport management;
6. demonstrate knowledge of regional aviation, airline commercial relationships, carriage of dangerous goods, aviation security and environmental issues, airline structures, alliances and codeshare agreements;
7. demonstrate knowledge on the aviation safety improvements being put in place by the various global bodies and national bodies including the investigation of major accidents and incidents.