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Fundamentals of International Aviation (FoIA EN) – Air Law: Online

Aviation Management

Objective

The course provides a solid foundation for understanding how international cooperation, legal instruments, and regulatory frameworks contribute to the effective and orderly functioning of the global air transport system.

Course Description

This self-paced course is part of the Fundamentals of International Aviation Online Training Programme. Delivered in five (5) units, it introduces learners to the evolution and importance of international air law in supporting a safe, secure, and sustainable global aviation system. The course explores the origins of aviation law, the development and significance of the 1944 Chicago Convention, the role of ICAO, and the broader framework of treaties and agreements that structure international civil aviation today.

Learning objectives

Upon completion of the course, the participants should be able to:
Describe the origins of aviation
Explain why international aviation law became necessary
Describe the general framework of the 1944 Chicago Convention, including its function and key achievements.
Explain the purpose and roles of ICAO in international aviation regulatory practices
Explain how other agreements between and within states create the global air law structure
Describe some key terms associated with international air law

Structure

Module 0: Unit 1: The Origins of Air Law
Module 1: Unit 2: The Chicago Convention
Module 2: Unit 3: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
Module 3: Unit 4: Bilateral and National Agreements
Module 4: Unit 5: The Language of Air Law
Module 5: Practice Quiz

Target audience

Aspiring aviation professionals, individuals transitioning into the aviation sector, Civil Aviation Authorities, airline operators, and other aviation industry stakeholders.

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