ICAO Assembly Functions and Structure
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What is the primary role of the Assembly in ICAO?

  • To set the standards for air navigation
  • To assess and approve the triennial budget (correct)
  • To elect members of the Council every three years
  • To review the organization's work every five years

    • Which body is responsible for continual direction to ICAO's work?

  • The Assembly
  • The Council (correct)
  • The Secretariat
  • The President of the Council

    • How many States are represented in the Council?

  • 40 States
  • 50 States
  • 30 States
  • 36 States (correct)

    • Which three UN members are not part of ICAO?

    <p>Dominica, Liechtenstein, and Tuvalu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the composition of the Assembly in terms of its membership?

    <p>Representatives from all Contracting States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following organizations does ICAO closely cooperate with?

    <p>World Health Organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what criteria does the Assembly choose Council Member States?

    <p>Countries with chief importance in air transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who implements the treaty on behalf of Liechtenstein?

    <p>Switzerland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary definition of 'aircraft' as stated in Regulation (EC) No 1321/2014?

    <p>Any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from reactions of the air.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of aircraft is not subjected to EASA regulations?

    <p>Military aircraft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Homebuilt aircraft and historic aircraft are considered EASA exempt under which regulation?

    <p>Annex I of the Basic Regulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main roles of EASA as related to accident investigation bodies?

    <p>To ensure their views are taken into account in safety strategies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are EASA regulations initially drafted?

    <p>By the EASA with input from industry representatives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can the Official Journal of the European Union be accessed?

    <p>Online at <a href="http://eur-lex.europa.eu">http://eur-lex.europa.eu</a>.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aircraft activities are classified under 'government aircraft'?

    <p>Search and rescue operations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the EASA regulations as written for EU parliament?

    <p>To ensure safety standards in civil aviation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total number of current member states in the European Union?

    <p>27</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the main institutions of the European Union?

    <p>Council of the Americas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When were the original founding countries of the EU established?

    <p>1951 and 1958</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which institution is responsible for the financial aspect of the EU?

    <p>European Central Bank</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following member states joined the EU most recently?

    <p>Croatia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year was the European Parliament established?

    <p>1958</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these states has been part of the EU since its inception in 1958?

    <p>Germany</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements regarding the electoral process of the European Parliament is correct?

    <p>It is elected every five years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of the European Commission?

    <p>Proposing new directives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are the Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) elected?

    <p>Through proportional representation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What constitutes the other half of the EU's legislature alongside the European Parliament?

    <p>The Council of the European Union</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what manner do the Parliament and the Council collaborate in terms of legislation?

    <p>Jointly under the ordinary legislative procedure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for the legislative process involving both the European Parliament and the Council?

    <p>Co-decision procedure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a special role of the President of the European Parliament?

    <p>To act as speaker and represent Parliament externally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has the authority to hold the European Commission accountable?

    <p>The European Parliament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often are the Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) elected?

    <p>Every five years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the European Council?

    <p>To provide direction and resolve disputes among member states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treaty established the European Union under its current name?

    <p>Maastricht Treaty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the European Commission is true?

    <p>It initiates legislation and manages the day-to-day operations of the EU.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often does the European Council convene?

    <p>At least four times a year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major change did the Treaty of Lisbon implement?

    <p>It reformed the institutional structure of the EU.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the European Commission's function?

    <p>To propose new laws and oversee their implementation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of aircraft is explicitly excluded from EASA regulations according to Article 2 and Annex I?

    <p>Military aircraft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of the EASA Competent Authorities (CAs)?

    <p>Administering and enforcing existing regulations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year did the Treaty of Lisbon come into force?

    <p>2009</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who comprises the European Council?

    <p>The President of the European Council, the President of the Commission, and heads of each member state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following tasks is NOT assigned to the EASA?

    <p>Overseeing military aviation operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of aircraft would fall under the definition of 'historical aircraft' excluded from EASA regulations?

    <p>Aircraft with significant historical value but not used for commercial purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of EASA in the context of environmental protection?

    <p>EASA helps establish standards to ensure environmental protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for the registration of aircraft in their respective territories according to EASA?

    <p>National aviation authorities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Excluding which type of aircraft would be responsible for conducting safety analysis under EASA's framework?

    <p>Military aircraft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best describes EASA's function in relation to third-country operators?

    <p>EASA authorizes third-country operators to operate within the EU</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    AVTE 2208 Air Legislation

    • EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency), located in Cologne, Germany, was formed by the European Parliament.
    • These lecture slides are for training use only and are not a live document.
    • For the most up-to-date information and regulations, refer directly to EASA or the applicable agency.
    • The ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) promotes safety and airworthiness information internationally.
    • ICAO aims to develop principles and techniques of international air navigation.
    • ICAO fosters the planning and development of international air transport.
    • ICAO aims to ensure safe and orderly growth of international civil aviation.
    • ICAO aims to encourage the arts of aircraft design and operation for peaceful purposes.
    • ICAO encourages the development of airways, airports and air navigation facilities for international civil aviation.
    • ICAO meets the needs of the world's people for safe, regular, efficient and economical air transport.
    • ICAO headquarters are located in Montreal, Canada.
    • The Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation, signed in December 1944 by 52 states.
    • The Chicago Convention consists of a preface and 96 articles.
    • The ICAO came into existence in 1947.
    • The ICAO is one of the united nations agencies.
    • The EU (European Union) is a politico-economic union of 27 member states located primarily in Europe.
    • The EU operates through a series of supranational institutions.
    • The EU institutions are the European Commission, the Council of the European Union, the European Council, the Court of Justice of the European Union, the European Central Bank, the Court of Auditors and the European Parliament.
    • The EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) is located in Cologne Germany.
    • EASA was formed on July 15, 2003 by the European Parliament and achieved its full functionality in 2008.
    • EASA has jurisdiction over new type certificates and other design-related airworthiness approvals for aircraft, engines, propellers, and parts.
    • EASA works with the National Aviation Authorities (NAAs).
    • EASA has taken responsibility for the airworthiness and environmental certification of all aeronautical products.
    • EASA provides detailed assistance to manufacturers.
    • EASA implements international harmonization agreements with the rest of the world.
    • The EU's 27 member states operate through supranational institutions and intergovernmental decisions.
    • The EU institutions include the European Commission, the Council of the European Union, the European Council, the Court of Justice of the European Union, the European Central Bank, the Court of Auditors, and the European Parliament.
    • The European Parliament is elected every five years by EU citizens.
    • The EU traces its origins back to the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) and the European Economic Community (EEC).
    • EASA is a EU agency with responsibilities in the area of safety including authorizing foreign operators, and giving advice.
    • EASA also conducts research, implements safety rules, and gives type certification for aircraft and components involved.

    Role of EASA

    • EASA's responsibilities include conducting analysis and research on safety and authorizing foreign operators.
    • EASA provides advice for drafting EU legislation and implements and monitors safety rules.
    • EASA issues type certification to aircraft and their components.
    • EASA also approves organizations involved in designing, manufacturing, and maintaining aeronautical products.

    Role of Member States

    • Each EU member state has a National Aviation Authority (NAA)
    • The NAA may or may not be a fully competent authority of EASA.
    • If a NAA is not a fully competent authority, functions are delegated to either another NAA or EASA.
    • Member States have an active role in assisting with the development and implementation of EU aviation regulations.
    • The member states work closely with EASA to enforce these regulations within their respective countries.

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