Global Aviation Industry Stakeholders Quiz

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Explain the purpose of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)?

The purpose of ICAO is to promote co-operation between nations so that International civil aviation may be developed in a safe and orderly manner. International air transport services may be established on the basis of equality of opportunity and operated soundly and economically.

Name three commercial airlines in the global aviation industry.

Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Jetstar Asia

Provide examples of airport operators in the global aviation industry.

Changi Airport Group – Changi International Airport, Malaysia Airports - Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Name a manufacturer of aircraft and aircraft parts in the global aviation industry.

Airbus Signup and view all the answers

Give examples of Maintenance and Repair Organisations (MRO) in the global aviation industry.

SIA Engineering Company, ST Aerospace Signup and view all the answers

Name three aviation authorities in the global aviation industry.

CAAS, FAA, DCA Signup and view all the answers

What is the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and when was it formed?

ICAO is one of the 17 specialised agencies under the United Nations, formed in 1947 at the Chicago Convention. Signup and view all the answers

How many member countries does the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) currently have?

ICAO currently has 193 member countries, also known as 'Contracting States'. Signup and view all the answers

What does ICAO issue in 19 annexes?

ICAO issues standards and recommended practices (SARPs) in 19 annexes. Signup and view all the answers

What are the specialised agencies under the United Nations similar to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)?

The specialised agencies under the United Nations similar to ICAO are WTO and WHO. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)?

The main goal of ICAO is to promote co-operation between nations for the safe and orderly development of international civil aviation and the establishment of sound and economical air transport services. Signup and view all the answers

How is the ICAO's membership commonly referred to?

ICAO's membership is commonly referred to as 'Contracting States'. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of IATA?

IATA is a trade organization for the air transport industry, and its members are airline companies. It sets guidelines for airport landing slots allocation, organizes Slot Conferences, and conducts studies and analyses on behalf of airports and airlines. Signup and view all the answers

What are the differences between ICAO and IATA codes?

ICAO codes are used for airports and airlines by Air Traffic Services and airline operations, while IATA codes are used for commercial purposes such as airline timetables, reservations, and baggage tags. ICAO codes include Location Indicators and Airline Designators, while IATA codes include Airport Codes and Airline Codes. Signup and view all the answers

Who enacts the guidelines provided by ICAO and IATA into laws for enforcement?

Each country has its own aviation authority to enact the guidelines provided by ICAO and IATA into laws for enforcement. For Singapore, the aviation authority is the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS). Signup and view all the answers

What does the Air Navigation Order (ANO) govern?

The Air Navigation Order (ANO) contains the rules governing aviation safety and security in Singapore, including topics such as registration and marking of aircraft, airworthiness and equipment of aircraft, aircraft crew and licensing, carriage of dangerous goods, aircraft noise, control of air traffic, aerodromes, heliports, aeronautical lights, and dangerous lights. Signup and view all the answers

What are the safety objectives of the Singapore State Safety Programme?

The safety objectives of the Singapore State Safety Programme include maintaining zero fatal accidents involving entities carrying out aviation operations in Singapore, ensuring that Singapore’s safety regimes are aligned with ICAO SARPs and industry developments, and proactively identifying and mitigating risks. Signup and view all the answers

What organizations are required to implement Safety Management System (SMS) according to the Singapore State Safety Program?

According to the Singapore State Safety Program, organizations carrying out aviation operations in Singapore are required to implement Safety Management System (SMS). Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of ICAO and IATA in the enforcement of guidelines?

ICAO and IATA provide guidelines for members to adopt, but they do not have legislative powers to enforce these guidelines in individual countries. Each country has its own aviation authority to enact these guidelines into laws for enforcement. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS)?

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) is the aviation authority for Singapore, responsible for enacting guidelines provided by ICAO and IATA into laws for enforcement, as well as maintaining, enhancing, and promoting safety and security in civil aviation. Signup and view all the answers

What topics are included in the Air Navigation Order (ANO)?

The Air Navigation Order (ANO) includes rules governing aviation safety and security in Singapore, covering topics such as registration and marking of aircraft, airworthiness and equipment of aircraft, aircraft crew and licensing, carriage of dangerous goods, aircraft noise, control of air traffic, aerodromes, heliports, aeronautical lights, and dangerous lights. Signup and view all the answers

What are the differences between ICAO codes and IATA codes?

ICAO codes are used for airports and airlines by Air Traffic Services and airline operations, while IATA codes are used for commercial purposes such as airline timetables, reservations, and baggage tags. ICAO codes include Location Indicators and Airline Designators, while IATA codes include Airport Codes and Airline Codes. Signup and view all the answers

What are the responsibilities of the Singapore State Safety Programme?

The Singapore State Safety Programme is responsible for maintaining zero fatal accidents involving entities carrying out aviation operations in Singapore, ensuring that safety regimes are aligned with ICAO SARPs and industry developments, and proactively identifying and mitigating risks. Signup and view all the answers