Take this first step to becoming an ACC3 Independent Validator.

Currently the EU requires air carriers to obtain the ‘Air Cargo or Mail Carrier operating into the Union from a Third Country Airport’ (ACC3) designation. From 1 July 2014, ACC3 designation will only be valid upon a successful EU Aviation Security Validation performed by an Independent Validator accredited by an EU Member State.

This means that by 1 July 2019, approximately 3,000 air carrier stations in non-EU airports and around 2,000 regulated agents and known consignors must be validated by Independent Validators and re-validation must take place within five years. Each five-year cycle will create between18 to 60 million Euros in validation activity. Get the required training and position yourself to become an Independent Validator.

Analice las disposiciones cruciales de los contratos de arrendamiento operativo y de financiamiento de aeronaves.

Examine the impact of air cargo law developments on the airline business, and understand the different approaches and solutions to the complex air cargo law issues. You will review the international conventions on air law in relation to cargo liability, gain an overview of the IATA cargo service conference and IATA cargo agency conference, and explore the difference between agent and forwarder liability.

Financial and legal fundamentals to help you choose, draft, and negotiate an aircraft acquisition agreement.

Before making the right decision, you need to know your options. This course introduces you to the key leasing and financing schemes available for the purchase and operation of aircraft, including straight purchases, secured loans, and government / manufacturer assistance. You will also learn how to maximize the efficiency, cost effectiveness and compliance of your lease agreements through new strategies for structuring and negotiation.

Gain the knowledge and skills to manage aircraft certification and continuing airworthiness as per the current ICAO Annexes, regulations and requirements (FAA, JAA, EASA).

Acquire a detailed understanding of airline contractual agreements.

Keep your aerodrome facilities up-to-standard, meeting the latest certification requirements.

Gain detailed knowledge on aerodrome operator obligations in order to assess your facility’s level of compliance. Learn how to recommend structural changes and improve day-to-day operations.

Learn about the most recent developments in European (EU) Union and Asia Pacific aviation legal systems, including changes to liberalization, competition and consumer protection laws.

Acquire a general understanding of aviation law relevant to air navigation services, airlines, civil aviation authorities and airports. This course which has the EUROCONTROL course code of LEX-LAW was developed in partnership with EUROCONTROL Institute of Air Navigation Services.

Learn how to use advocacy to shape current aviation policy and positively influence your organization’s business objectives. During this three-day intensive course you will have opportunities to practice basic advocacy skills and develop campaign plans around the issues that matter to you.

The current air traffic management (ATM) environment in the European region has been developed in a piecemeal and fragmented way. This is largely a product of history, differing national civil and military needs, technical capabilities, budgets and timeframes. Despite the best efforts of all concerned, it has become evident that a purely national approach will not be able to satisfy the demands that will be placed on the ATM system in the future. As a result, the European Union developed the Single European Sky (SES) initiative and established the Single European Sky ATM Research (SESAR) programme to enable the migration to a network-centric European ATM system capable of meeting future needs with an increased role of the Network Manager. The European ATM Master Plan addresses the high-level operational and technological evolution of the ATM system, based on agreed performance objectives and deployment scenarios. The challenge ahead is how to manage the step-wise identification, development and introduction into operations of new SESAR concepts that provide a cost-benefit to the European network. The Network Strategic Plan is the means of defining essential short-term measures which will help to achieve high-level performance at European ATM level. Also addressed are the role of the Network Manager, the importance of reaching the Performance targets and the future SESAR deployment.

A complete and up-to-date legal and regulatory framework constitutes one of the cornerstones of an effective civil aviation system which is safe, secure, regular, sustainable and efficient. Some States may need reform of their civil aviation laws and regulations due to: existing legal and regulatory instruments being outdated or not covering the latest amendments to the ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs); gaps in critical areas related to safety and security oversight; or inadequate provisions for economic aspects of civil aviation law and regulations.

This course is designed to provide the essential knowledge and skills which will enable State officials at all levels to adequately plan, manage, control and complete the modernization of State civil aviation laws and regulations in order to adequately reflect national policies and to comply with international obligations.

*This course has been recognized by the Quebec Bar Association and will provide 30 CLI credits.

Understand Emissions Trading System (ETS) in the European Union. Learn about cap and trade, carbon trading mechanisms, and carbon markets dynamics and strategies.

Handling claims in air cargo involves the application of a strict documentary process in line with the specific legal frameworks applicable. A correct claims process will lead to proper settlement of claims mitigating potential frustration of any stakeholder involved.

This course will provide you with the knowledge of the current crucial legal aspects of carriage of cargo by air for all industry stakeholders who are concerned with effective cargo claims handling and loss prevention.

Learn the essentials of civil aviation management.

The audit requirements, procedures and skills you need to become a dangerous goods auditor.

Learn how to perform a dangerous goods audit by breaking down and analyzing each stage: the audit scope, objectives, follow-up and closure. Practice techniques to deliver measurable results, and learn how to collect evidence in order to measure compliance with corporate policies, standards and regulatory requirements, and other aviation regulatory agencies.

Mejorar el entendimiento y conocimiento de la normativa internacional en materia de derecho aeronáutico

Gain a clear understanding of the relevant practical issues of EU competition substantive rules, as well as EU institutions and their rules.

Gain up-to-date knowledge of the challenges faced by airlines operating to, from or within the European Union (EU).

Entender los principales aspectos de la vigilancia de la seguridad operacional en el ámbito de la aviación civil y examinar la evolución del papel del Programa Universal de Vigilancia de la Seguridad Operacional (USOAP) de la OACI como parte del Programa de Seguridad Operacional del Estado que exige el Anexo 19 de la OACI, Gestión de la seguridad operacional.

L’aviation est au coeur de l’économie de chaque État. Chaque gouvernement contribue à ce bien-être économique lorsqu’il favorise une industrie aérienne sûre, concurrentielle et durable. Le rôle principal d’un ministère ou d’un service de l’aviation est de conseiller le gouvernement sur les politiques et le cadre réglementaire pour les aéroports et l’industrie aérienne de l’État et de recommander des choix pour la prise de décisions. Cette responsabilité couvre une vaste gamme de problématiques reliées à l’aviation et aux aéroports, comme la gestion de l’espace aérien, la sécurité, les infrastructures, les investissements, la mise en marché, la facilitation, le développement de routes aériennes, la conformité et l’environnement.

Le Ministère gère la relation entre le gouvernement, l’organisme de réglementation de l’aviation de l’État (autorité nationale de l’aviation ou autorité de l’aviation civile), le fournisseur de services de navigation aérienne, les transporteurs et l’industrie nationale de l’aviation. Dans plusieurs cas, le Ministère supervise également la participation de l’État à l’Organisation de l’aviation civile internationale (OACI) et fournit un secrétariat pour la commission des services aériens internationaux (IASC).

Les concepts clés sont présentés sur la manière de gérer la réglementation économique et de développer des politiques aériennes efficaces. Le cours offre l’occasion de développer des compétences, des stratégies et des techniques pour influencer la politique aérienne.

This course provides an in-depth review of the key aspects of international air law.

Gain insight into the legal and institutional framework of international air law regimes by studying the role and function of principal organizations involved in regulating the industry. Learn how air law developments and legal issues directly impact the aviation industry, and explore potential solutions to common air law issues.

Strengthen your understanding of air service agreements and learn how to negotiate between public and private international air law.

Gain clarity on the main aviation insurance conventions and protocols, types of coverage available, and practices for insuring hull and liability risks.

Understand state rights and obligations, charging policy, facilities financing, management and control. Designed for Air Navigation Service Providers.

Aviation is central to the economy of every State. Each government contributes to this economic well-being when it fosters a safe, competitive and sustainable aviation industry. The primary role of an aviation ministry or department is to advise their government on the policy and regulatory framework for the State’s airports and aviation industry and to recommend choices for decision-making. This responsibility covers a wide range of aviation and airport issues such as airspace management, security, infrastructure, investment, commercialization, facilitation, air route development, compliance and the environment.

The ministry manages the relationship between the government, the State aviation regulator (National Aviation Authority or Civil Aviation Authority), the air navigation service provider, airlines and the national aviation industry. In many cases, the ministry also oversees the participation of the State in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and provides a Secretariat for the International Air Services Commission (IASC).

Key concepts are presented as to how to manage economic regulation and develop successful aviation policies. The course provides an opportunity to develop skills, strategies and techniques to influence aviation policy.

Understand safety oversight in civil aviation and review the evolving role of the ICAO Universal Safety Oversight Program (USOAP) as part of the State Safety Program as required by ICAO Annex 19 – Safety Management.

Estudiar las normas y reglamentaciones internacionales con el objetivo de garantizar la conformidad con los requisitos de las certificaciones de los aeropuertos. 

Learn how to develop, implement and maintain a State Safety Program (SSP) in compliance with the relevant ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs), namely ICAO Annex 19 and Doc 9859 Safety Management Manual (SMM).

An SSP is a management system for the regulation and administration of safety by the State, appropriate to the size and complexity of the State’s civil aviation system, in order to achieve an Acceptable Level of Safety (ALoS) Performance (ALoSP) in civil aviation. Gain an understanding of the four main components of an SSP framework: State safety policy and objectives; State safety risk management; State safety assurance; and State safety promotion.

As part of its SSP, each State requires service providers under its authority to implement a Safety Management System (SMS) by which systemic safety deficiencies can be effectively identified and safety concerns can be resolved. States need to enact national laws and legislation to protect data gathered from safety data collection and processing systems (SDCPS). Appropriate coordination, integration and accessibility of their SSP-related safety databases needs to be established in States with multiple authorities responsible for safety regulation.

Learn the latest in strategic planning for Civil Aviation Authorities and benefit from comprehensive case studies.