MAC has lost confidence. A new structure will investigate aircraft accidents

Global activities civil aviation(GA) is regulated by international intergovernmental (and non-governmental), universal or regional aviation organizations. Our article describes the most influential of them. The bulk of international aviation organizations were created during the period of rapid development of civil aviation (1944-1962), which was due to the need to standardize and unify rules, documents, procedures, requirements and recommendations in the field of implementation and flight support, as well as the development of unified approaches to flight safety.

Of course, the main such organization is ICAO— International Civil Aviation Organization (International Civil Aviation Organization), whose goal is the development of global civil aviation, the development and implementation of unified rules for the operation and maintenance of flights in order to increase the level of safety and regularity of air transportation. ICAO was created as a special agency of the United Nations on December 7, 1947 on the basis of the provisions of the Chicago Convention with headquarters -an apartment in Montreal (Canada). Members of ICAO are states. Structurally, the Organization consists of an Assembly, a Council, an Air Navigation Commission, seven committees and a secretariat. The Assembly is the highest body of ICAO. A regular session of the Assembly meets at least once every three years, and an emergency session can be held if necessary. Permanent body ICAO - Council, headed by the President, consists of representatives of 36 Contracting States, elected by the Assembly every three years.

ICAO's activities are focused on the following main areas: technical (development, implementation and improvement of standards and recommended practices - SARP), economic (study of trends in the development of air transport, on the basis of which recommendations are made on the values ​​of charges for the use of airports and air navigation services, as well as procedures setting tariffs and simplifying formalities for transportation; providing ongoing technical assistance to developing countries at the expense of developed ones), in legal matters (development of draft new conventions on international air law).

Another example of a universal organization is the International Air Transport Association (IATA, International Air Transport Association), which was created in 1945 and is headquartered in Montreal. Unlike ICAO, IATA members are legal entities— airlines, and the main goals of the organization are the development of safe, regular and economical air transport, as well as ensuring the development of cooperation between airlines. The supreme body is the General Meeting, and the permanent working body is the Executive Committee.

IATA generalizes and disseminates experience in the economic and technical operation of air transport, organizes the coordination of flight schedules between carriers and their work with sales agents, as well as mutual settlements between airlines. Another important function of IATA is conducting an airline safety audit (IOSA, IATA Operational Safety Audit) - a strict check of the carrier’s activities according to 872 parameters, without which the company cannot join either IATA or any of the alliances such as Star Alliance, Skyteam or One World. Obtaining an IOSA certificate increases the status of the airline and expands its opportunities for international cooperation.

There are also international organizations that represent and protect the interests of individuals, as well as enhancing their role in the development of a safe and regular air services system, cooperation and unity of action: pilots - International Federation associations of air line pilots (IFALPA - International Federation of Airline Pilots’ Associations) and air traffic controllers - International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers Associations air traffic(IFATCA - International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers Associations). Both organizations function to enhance and maintain professional level its members, social partnership, expansion of cultural and industry international relations, exchange of experience.

Regional international aviation organizations are represented by: European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC), African Civil Aviation Commission (AfCAC), Latin American Civil Aviation Commission (LACAC). Latin America Civil Aviation Commission) and the Arab Civil Aviation Council (ACAC - Arab Civil Aviation Commission). The goals of each of these organizations are similar: promoting cooperation between member states in the field of air transport for its more efficient and orderly development, ensuring systematization and standardization of general technical requirements for new aviation equipment, including communication systems, navigation and surveillance, flight safety issues, collection of statistical data. data on aviation accidents and incidents.

There is also a special organization operating in the CIS - Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC)- executive body in the field of civil aviation and use of airspace, common to 11 countries former USSR(except Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Georgia).

IAC is involved in the certification of aircraft, airfields and airlines, as well as the investigation of aviation accidents. However, as independent experts note, the combination of these functions in a number of cases raises suspicions of a conflict of interest, bias in investigations and conclusions of commissions.

In the field of air navigation, the largest organization is the European Organization for the Safety of Air Navigation - EUROCONTROL. It was created in 1960 with the aim of ensuring air navigation and flight safety, managing and coordinating air traffic in the upper airspace over the territory of 40 member countries, development of uniform rules for flight operations and air navigation services. EUROCONTROL's highest decision-making body is the Standing Commission, which works with heads of state, air traffic services providers, airspace users, airports and other organizations. Among the main functions of the organization is planning and managing aircraft flows. As is known, European centers ATS service on average 5-6 times more flights per year than Russian ones (in the busiest Center - Maastricht - the air traffic intensity exceeds 5000 aircraft per day!), so EUROCONTROL has introduced a system of hard slots (time windows) for each of the incoming for flight control.


People who regularly follow news, especially related to the topic of aviation transportation, such as plane crashes, periodically come across the abbreviation indicated by the letters MAK. Many people do not know that this abbreviation stands for “International Aviation Committee,” also called interstate.

A special department was created to monitor order in any industry related to air transport activities. The organization cooperates with ICAO, which oversees civil aviation, and fulfills an important mission.

At the end of 1991, a special Agreement was concluded between twelve countries of the planet, designed to ensure maximum safety and efficiency for aircraft performing civil air transportation.

IN this document many nuances were spelled out that affect the specifics of the development of passenger transportation, and since compliance with the adopted rules requires control, it was decided to create a departmental body - Interstate organization for aviation affairs. The official website of the International Aviation Committee talks about the activities of the institution:

  • development of rules according to which flights are carried out;
  • the procedure for the creation and operation of aircraft;
  • system for issuing certificates and permits for the use of aviation equipment;
  • aircraft airworthiness standards;
  • assessment of the condition of airfields, awarding them certain categories;
  • participation as an independent expert in determining the causes of crashes and emergencies related to civil aviation;
  • organization general order use of airspace, coordination and management of the development of passenger air transportation.

Just six months later, the Committee was included in the list of bodies with international status, that is, influencing certain sectors of many world states. A huge amount of work was done for this, because all norms proposed for adoption were necessarily checked for compliance with the legislation of the countries that have acceded to the Agreement. However, in the end, consensus was reached. The list of participants today looks like this:

  • The Republic of Azerbaijan;
  • Republic of Armenia;
  • Belarus;
  • Kazakhstan;
  • Republic of Kyrgyzstan;
  • Republic of Moldova;
  • Russian Federation;
  • Turkmenistan;
  • Ukraine (there are references to the withdrawal of the state from the Committee, however, there is currently no official confirmation);
  • The Republic of Tajikistan;
  • The Republic of Uzbekistan.

The head office of the organization is located in the capital of Russia, with representative offices located in states that have joined the IAC.

Naturally, about the work of the International aviation committee you can write a very long article, since the number of countries and the vast territory they occupy determines an extremely wide field of activity. The actions of the IAC members are carried out with the full legislative support of the leadership of the countries that are members of the Committee.

The powers vested in the organization are confirmed by official decrees, resolutions and other documents adopted in the territory of a particular country. Basically, society representatives deal with the following items:

1. Issuance of certificates and permits for production aircraft and their technical elements. To ensure safety for passengers during flights and long service life for aircraft, standards have been prepared in accordance with which certification is carried out in a stepwise manner. The basis was global and European standards, that is, this procedure is carried out adapted to global standards. Enterprises that have passed the inspection receive a certificate, the validity of which extends, in addition to the participating countries, to the following states:

  • USA;
  • Indonesia;
  • Canada;
  • Egypt;
  • India;
  • Brazil;
  • members of the European Union;
  • China;
  • Republic of South Africa;
  • Iran;
  • Mexico and some other countries.

2. Assessment of take-off and landing areas, their structure and functioning, assignment of categories and certification. According to accepted standards, after the permission of a commission organized by the Committee, airfields of partner countries have the right to receive and dispatch aircraft, as well as, if necessary, carry out maintenance of airliners.

3. Analysis of situations requiring verification by independent experts. Aircraft crashes and emergencies periodically happen to aircraft of many countries on the planet, including emergency situations also occur with aircraft from countries that are members of the Interstate Air Force. The International Aviation Committee investigates the causes of problems that have arisen on the territory of any country if the airliner belongs to a jurisdictional area.

4. IAC specialists are also involved in increasing demand for passenger air transportation, increasing the competitiveness of controlled airlines. In particular, the following actions are being taken in this area:

  • improving the qualifications of service personnel;
  • tracking pricing and marketing policies;
  • facilitating operations related to customs inspections;
  • development and improvement medical care at airports and on board aircraft;
  • effective anti-terrorism activities;
  • providing the opportunity to carry out procedures related to flights through Internet resources.

The official website of the International Aviation Committee states that the association successfully cooperates with world-famous organizations engaged in similar activities, and has several signed agreements developed by IAC specialists.

After more than two decades of hard work and successful activity, the powers of the organization were practically eliminated by order of management Russian Federation. In 2015, the Ministry of Transport of Russia and Federal agency air transport. However, the Committee has not been abolished, and some activity still remains.

The problem did not arise out of nowhere. The reason for the distrust in the results of the IAC’s work was the results of some accidents that occurred with the airliners of the countries participating in the Agreement. After several similar investigations, the rights and responsibilities of the alliance were limited, and most of transferred to the Federal Air Transport Agency and the Ministry of Transport. It all started in 1997, when a plane flying from Irkutsk to Phan Rang crashed in a residential part of one of the cities.

The disaster was caused by the cessation of operation of most of the engines; three stopped functioning, and there were four in total. Committee specialists stated that the pilot made a mistake, which, coupled with the overcrowding of the airliner, led to the crash of the aircraft. However, given that the issuance of the operating permit was also carried out by employees of the International Aviation Committee, it was decided to involve additional independent experts in the work. After an inspection, they identified irregularities in the operation of the failed engines.

Four years later, a tragedy occurred in Crimea, where Russian and Ukrainian military training was taking place. air force. A missile fired by the Ukrainians shot down an S7 Airlines airliner. Employees of the aviation committee clearly decided the issue not in favor of the Ukrainian military, but the Kiev judicial authority considered the arguments provided insufficient for a positive decision on material compensation. On this moment the situation has still not been resolved, since neither party admits guilt in what happened.

In 2006, an airliner belonging to the Armenian air carrier Armavia crashed into the sea along with all its passengers. There were no survivors from the crash. According to IAC experts, the pilots took certain steps that served as an impetus for the plane crash, while the necessary actions were not taken, apparently in a state of panic. An independent investigation carried out at the same time revealed that the Committee’s conclusion did not contain data on the presence at the arrival aerodrome of equipment that would facilitate landing in difficult conditions. weather conditions, and its proper operation.

In 2010, there was a loud air accident over Smolensk. A plane carrying nearly a hundred passengers, flying from Warsaw and carrying members of the governments of several countries on board, crashed. Naturally, the analysis of the emergency was carried out both by members of the IAC and foreign organizations, whose experts came to the conclusion that the runway at the arrival airport was in a deplorable state, which was the cause of the crash. However, the Committee's specialists considered that the pilots who flew the plane had a low level of training and made a number of mistakes during landing.

As a result, the accumulated precedents became so numerous that the International Aviation Committee was forced to suspend its activities. In addition to the suspicion of falsifying the results of accidents that occurred in the air, senior management showed dissatisfaction with the too long processing times.

Some cases have been pending for years. In addition, MAC participants, protected by diplomatic status, avoided punishment even for obvious mistakes made during various procedures.

IAC suspended the Boeing 737 type certificate in Russia

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All international civil aviation organizations can be divided into two groups.

The first group includes organizations within which various states are represented in the person of their governments, ministries, aviation departments, etc. These are intergovernmental organizations in the field of civil aviation.

The second group includes international non-governmental organizations in the field of civil aviation. This is a fairly developed form of international cooperation. The subjects of legal relations are airlines, airports and other aviation associations.

The first includes organizations that provide regional international air navigation aimed at ensuring, planning and organizing international air traffic in a specific region. Thus, to improve air traffic control (ATC) in the territory Western Europe in 1960, Eurocontrol was created - the European Organization for the Safety of Air Navigation. In the same 1960, the Agency for the Safety of Air Navigation in Africa and Madagascar, ASECNA, was formed. With the same goals, the Central American Organization for Air Navigation Services - COQUESNA - began to function in 1961.

ASECNA has the following main objectives:

  • - ensuring the regularity and safety of flights over the territories of the Member States (except France);
  • - provision of flight, technical and transportation information;
  • - air traffic control;
  • - flight control, etc.

ASECNA's highest body is the Administrative Council, which makes binding decisions. Executive functions are carried out by management, the accounting bureau and the general director. ASECNA's headquarters are located in Dakar.

KOKESNA was established to provide direct service to air traffic control. KOKESNA provides services to both legal and individuals under specially concluded contracts or international agreements. The highest body of KOKESNA is the Administrative Council.

The second subgroup of intergovernmental international organizations includes organizations focused on solving economic and legal problems of regional air transport.

This is primarily the European Civil Aviation Conference ECAC, which was established in 1954. ECAC adopted recommendations to simplify the procedures for registering passengers, cargo and luggage. According to Article 1 of the ECAC Charter, the main tasks of this organization are to consider and resolve problems related to air transport activities.

The legal basis for the activities of the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) is the Charter and Procedural Rules adopted at a special Conference of representatives of 32 African states on January 18, 1969. In accordance with the AFCAC Charter, this organization undertakes to contribute to the development of a common policy of member states in the field of civil aviation and to promote a more efficient use of African air transport. AFKAC was created to carry out advisory functions. The goals of its activities are:

  • - preparation of regional air navigation service plans;
  • - promoting the integration of policies of Member States in the field of air transport;
  • - implementation of research on the use of air navigation facilities;
  • - promoting the application of standards and recommendations in the region, etc.

The Commission includes:

The Plenary Session is the highest body of AFCAC;

in 1991, an international intergovernmental organization such as the Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC) was created. The IAC was established on the basis of the intergovernmental Agreement on Civil Aviation and the Use of Airspace (Agreement) concluded by 12 newly independent states, and in accordance with established rules and procedures is included in the ICAO register.

The formation of the Interstate Aviation Committee made it possible not only to prevent the destruction of the air transport market and aviation production in the CIS, to protect the political and economic interests of the region, but also to offer the governments of the Commonwealth states new approaches in the implementation of joint projects of developers, manufacturers and operators of aircraft.

The main activities of the Interstate Aviation Committee are:

  • - preservation of uniform aviation rules and procedures in the field of civil aviation and the use of airspace in the Commonwealth region and their harmonization with the aviation rules of other world systems;
  • - preservation unified system certification of aviation equipment and its production;
  • - preservation of a professionally independent body for the investigation of aviation accidents, recognized by similar structures around the world (provides an objective investigation of aviation accidents not only on the territory of the Commonwealth states, but also beyond its borders);
  • - preservation of the air transport services market for the CIS through interstate agreements and agreed regulations;
  • - development of constructive cooperation with ICAO, IATA and other international aviation organizations.

The IAC operates on the basis of and in full compliance with international legislation and national legislations of the states parties to the Agreement, having from them powers delegated in accordance with presidential decrees, government decrees and other legislative acts.

The headquarters of the Interstate Aviation Committee is located in Moscow, where its activities are ensured in accordance with the law ratified by the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation and the Air Code.

Among the non-governmental aviation organizations that currently exist (there are about 200 of them), the undisputed leader is the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the foundations of which were laid on August 28, 1919 in The Hague by a number of private airlines with the aim of “establishing uniformity in the operation of air lines international importance". This position was formulated in constituent documents International Association air transport in 1919. The year of formation of IATA, which is the actual legal successor of this association, is considered to be 1945.

IATA's main objectives are:

  • - promoting the development of safe, regular and economical air transport in the interests of the peoples of the world;
  • - encouragement of aviation commercial activities, study of related problems;
  • - ensuring the development of cooperation between air transport enterprises;
  • - direct cooperation with ICAO and other international aviation organizations.

IATA develops recommendations on the construction and rules for applying tariffs, establishes uniform standards for passenger service, transportation of goods and luggage, and works to standardize and unify transportation documentation.

International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO from the English ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organization) -- specialized institution UN establishing international standards civil aviation and coordinating its development in order to improve safety and efficiency.

The goals and objectives of ICAO are determined by Article 44 of the Chicago Convention of 1944

They are:

  • - ensuring the safe and orderly development of international civil aviation throughout the world;
  • - encouragement of the art of designing and operating aircraft;
  • - creation and development of air routes, airports and air navigation facilities for international civil aviation;
  • - meeting the needs of the peoples of the world for safe, regular, efficient and economical air transport;
  • - prevention of economic losses caused by unreasonable competition;
  • - promoting flight safety.

The undisputed leader of the first group is the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). If the activities of ICAO as a specialized UN organization are worldwide, the activities of other intergovernmental organizations extend, as a rule, to individual regions.

On Thursday, November 5, the Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC) recommended suspending the operation of Boeing 737 Classic and Next Generation aircraft. The reason is the non-compliance of these airliners with safety standards due to a possible failure of the elevator control system. On the same day, the Federal Air Transport Agency said that they would give the document a go only after consultation with representatives of the International Aviation Committee, which should take place on Friday, November 6.

AiF.ru tells what the MAK does and what powers it has.

What is MAC?

The Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC) is the executive body of 11 CIS states in the field of civil aviation and the use of airspace. It was established on the basis of the intergovernmental “Agreement on Civil Aviation and the Use of Airspace” signed on December 30, 1991.

The parties to the agreement are:

  • Azerbaijan,
  • Armenia,
  • Belarus,
  • Kazakhstan,
  • Kyrgyzstan,
  • Moldova,
  • Russia,
  • Tajikistan,
  • Turkmenistan,
  • Uzbekistan,
  • Ukraine.

The headquarters of MAK is located in Moscow at the address: st. Bolshaya Ordynka, 22/2/1.

What does the organization do?

IAC is involved in the certification of aircraft, airfields and airlines and participates in the investigation of accidents in air transport. The organization carries out technical work to decipher flight recorder data, reconstructs the course of events and provides an expert assessment. The final conclusion about the causes of disasters and culpability is made by the investigative authorities of the Russian Federation.

The tasks of the IAC also include:

Development and formation of the structure of unified aviation rules and procedures in the field of civil aviation and the use of airspace in the CIS region and their compliance with the aviation rules of the world aviation communities;

Creating and ensuring the functioning of a unified certification system for aviation equipment and its production, harmonizing it with other international systems;

Creation of a professional independent body for the investigation of aviation accidents, ensuring an objective investigation of aviation accidents not only on the territories of the Commonwealth states, but also beyond their borders;

Protection for the CIS countries of the air transport services market through interstate agreements and agreed regulations in the field of tariffs and mutual settlements;

Coordination of interaction between authorities in emergency situations and in zones of local military conflicts on the territory of the states parties to the agreement;

The fight against illegal interference in the activities of civil aviation. Development of international cooperation with states and international civil aviation organizations.

International aviation organizations

transport - divided into intergovernmental (IMAO) and non-governmental (MNAO). MMAOs are created by states on the basis of international treaties that define the goals and objectives of organizations, membership in them, the rights and obligations of their participants, the structure and competence of working bodies, etc. MMAOs are recognized as subjects international law. They have the right to conclude international treaties with states and among themselves and are responsible for compliance with treaties, adopt recommendations and other legal acts.
Depending on the range of participants, MMAOs are universal, for example (ICAO), or regional (ECAC, Eurocontrol, AFCAC, ASECNA, COKESNA, LACAK, CACAS). They have a similar structure: the highest governing body - Assembly, Plenary session, etc.; The current activities of the MMAO are ensured by the executive bodies. Under the executive bodies of some MMAOs, special committees or commissions subordinate to them are created that develop organizational, technical, administrative, and legal issues of civil aviation activities. During sessions, the highest governing bodies of the IMAO approve reports of executive bodies, hear reports from committees and experts, and adopt resolutions and recommendations.
European Civil Aviation Conference(ECAC) was created in 1954, headquartered in Strasbourg, ECAC members are 22 European states. Admission of new members from among European states is only with the general consent of all members of the EAC. ECAC goals: promoting cooperation between European states in the field of air transport for a more efficient and orderly development, ensuring systematization and standardization of general technical requirements for new aviation equipment, including air navigation equipment and communication systems, researching flight safety issues, collecting statistical data on flight accidents. Highest governing body - Plenary Conference, highest executive bodies- Coordination committee and standing committees. ECAC decisions are advisory in nature. ECAC cooperates with more than 20 MMAOs and MNAOs related to air transport - IATA, EARB, Eurocontrol, ICAA and others - and is obliged to submit annual reports to the consultative assembly of the European Union.
African Civil Aviation Commission(AFKAC) was created in 1969, headquartered in Dakar, AFCAC members are 41 states; they can be any African states - participants in the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and interested in the activities of the Economy, the UN Commission for Africa (ECA). AFCAC objectives: development of a common policy for AFCAC member states in the use of civil aviation, discussion and necessary measures to cooperate and coordinate their activities in the field of civil aviation, promoting more efficient use and improvement of African air transport. AFCAC is also studying issues of standardization of on-board equipment and ground facilities, considering tariffs in Africa and other issues. The highest body of AFCAC is the Plenary Session, the highest executive body is the Bureau. AFCAC decisions are advisory in nature. In carrying out its tasks, AFCAC works closely with the OAU and ICAO, and can also cooperate with any other international organization in the field of civil aviation.
Latin American Civil Aviation Commission(LACAC) was founded in 1973, headquartered in Lima, LACAC members are 19 states. Members of LACAC can only be states of the South and Central America, including Panama, Mexico and states located in the Caribbean Sea. Objectives of LACAC: collection and publication of statistical data on air travel at points of departure and destination, study of tariff policy in the field of air transport, development of recommendations for compliance with tariffs when carrying out international air transportation in the region, for the creation of its own legal mechanism to ensure compliance with tariffs and the imposition of sanctions, Higher the governing body is the Assembly, the highest executive body is the Executive Committee. LACAC cooperates with ICAO and other international organizations in the field of civil aviation. LACAC is an advisory body, so its decisions and recommendations require the approval of each of its members.
Arab Civil Aviation Council(CACAS) was created in 1967, headquartered in Rabat, members - 20 states. Any state member of the League of Arab States can be a member of CACAS. Objectives of KACAS: study of international standards and ICAO recommendations of interest to Arab countries, international agreements in the field of civil aviation, management scientific research on various aspects of air transport and air navigation, facilitating the dissemination of information, resolving disputes, disagreements between CACAS member states, planning the education and training of specialists from Arab countries in civil aviation services. The activities of KACAS contribute to increasing the efficiency of regular international air transport carried out by airlines in Arab states, expanding domestic and international routes, modernizing existing air navigation facilities and using modern equipment for air traffic services in the region. The highest governing body is the Council, executive bodies are the Executive Committee and permanent subcommittees. KACAS cooperates with ICAO, AFCAC, ECAC and other international organizations in the field of civil aviation.
European Organization for the Safety of Air Navigation(Eurocontrol) was created in 1960, headquartered in Brussels, members are 10 European countries. Membership is open to everyone European countries subject to the consent of all Eurocontrol members. The goals of Eurocontrol are to ensure air navigation and flight safety, control and coordinate the movement of civil aviation and air force aircraft in the upper airspace above the territory of Eurocontrol member states, and develop unified flight rules and activities of air navigation services. The highest governing body is the Standing Commission, consisting of representatives of states at the rank of ministers of civil aviation and defense, the highest executive bodies are the Air Traffic Services Agency, the Committee of Governors, the Secretariat. Eurocontrol cooperates with ICAO, IATA and other international organizations in the field of civil aviation.
Agency for the Safety of Air Navigation in Africa and Madagascar(ASECNA) was created in 1960, headquartered in Dakar, ASECNA members are 13 African states. Membership is open to African states subject to the consent of all ASECNA members. ASECNA objectives: ensuring the regularity and safety of aircraft flights over the territory of ASECNA member states, management, operation and maintenance of airfields, mediation in the provision of financial and technical assistance. The highest governing body is the Administrative Council, the highest executive bodies are the General Directorate, representative offices. Council decisions are binding on member states. ASECNA cooperates with ICAO in the preparation and implementation of recommendations of the ICAO Assembly.
Central American Organization for Air Navigation Services(COQUESNA) was created in 1960, headquartered in Tegucigalpa, COQUESNA members are 5 Central American states. COQUESNA objectives: to provide air navigation services for flights over the territory of COQUESNA member states and other areas specified in the ICAO regional plan international agreements, airports and air navigation equipment of the Member States. The highest governing body is the Administrative Council, the highest executive bodies are the Technical Commission, the Secretariat. KOKESNA receives technical assistance from ICAO and the US Agency for International Development, which is interested in this organization, since American airlines own big number aircraft serviced by KOKESNA.
The activities of the MNAO, whose members in most cases are legal entities (transport enterprises), are devoted to special issues of international air services. The charters of the MNAO determine their goals, objectives, membership, rights and obligations of members of the organization, the structure and competence of working bodies, and the main areas of activity. MNAO in its activities is guided by domestic legislation and international law. MNAO actively cooperates with ICAO and has observer status in ICAO. MNAOs, on instructions from ICAO, prepare expert opinions on issues of their specialization.
International Air Transport Association(IATA) was created in 1945, headquarters in Montreal, full and associated members of IATA - 188 airlines from 117 countries. " " is a member of IATA since 1989. Associated members of IATA are airlines operating domestic flights; they have an advisory voice in IATA. Since 1980, IATA has allowed “partial” membership for those airlines that do not want to participate in setting air transport tariffs. IATA's objectives: to promote the development of safe, regular and economical air transport, to encourage aviation commercial activities and study related problems, to ensure the development of cooperation between airlines involved in air services. IATA summarizes and disseminates experience in the economic and technical operation of airlines, develops standard standards between airlines, organizes the coordination of flight schedules between airlines and their work with transportation sales agents. The supreme body is the General Meeting, the executive body is the Executive Committee (the General Director is appointed by them). The position of the President, elected by the General Assembly, is mainly honorary. The main bodies of IATA also include transportation conferences, at which passenger and cargo tariffs and rules for their application, uniform general conditions of transportation, passenger service standards, samples of transportation documentation, etc. are developed. For tariffs developed by IATA to come into force, they must be approval by interested governments. IATA works closely with ICAO and other international organizations.
International Civil Airports Association(ICAA) created in 1962, headquartered in Paris, active members - 113 (208 airports from 65 countries); associated - 19; honorary - 4. Sheremetyevo Airport is a member of IKAA. Main objectives: promoting the development of cooperation between civil airports of all countries, the development of common positions of ICAA members, as well as the development of civil airports in the interests of air transport in general, ICAA has a special UN consultative status on the construction and operation of airports. The supreme body is the General Assembly, the governing body is the Administrative Council, the executive bodies are the Executive Committees and the General Secretariat. The Association cooperates with ICAO, with aircraft manufacturers and other international organizations.
International Federation of Air Line Pilots Associations(IFALPA) was created in 1948, headquartered in London, IFALPA members are 66 national associations, including Russian international airline pilots. IFALPA's objectives: to protect the interests of pilots and enhance their role in the development of a safe and regular air services system, cooperation and unity of action among civil aviation pilots. IFALPA promotes the development of aviation technology and ensures that the operation of new types of aircraft simultaneously provides safe and comfortable working conditions for pilots. The Federation protects the profession and the interests of pilots, assists its associations in establishing fair and reasonable standards for remuneration and working hours. The highest governing body is the Conference, the highest executive body is the Bureau. IFALPA actively cooperates with other international aviation organizations.
International Society for Aeronautical Telecommunications(SITA) was created in 1949, headquartered in Brussels, members - 206 airlines from 98 countries. Aeroflot has been a member of SITA since 1958. SITA's goals: study, create, acquire, use and operate in all countries the means necessary for the transmission and processing of information related to the work of SITA member airlines. The highest governing body is the General Assembly, the highest executive body is the Board of Directors, which includes general directors of SITA member airlines. From the Board of Directors, the General Assembly appoints an Executive Committee, which manages the current activities of the company. In its activities, SITA cooperates with IATA.
International Federation of Independent Air Transport(FITAP) was created in 1947, headquartered in Paris, full and associated members - 60 airlines from 12 countries. The goals of FITAP are: coordination of the activities of airlines - members of FITAP and protection of their interests, including private entrepreneurs operating aircraft on international routes, eliminating restrictions for private non-monopolized airlines and studying technical, economic and legal issues, commercial activities of civil aviation. The highest governing body is the General Assembly, the highest executive body is the Executive Committee.
International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers Associations(IFATKA) was created in 1961, headquartered in Amsterdam, members are national associations of 32 countries. IFATCA's objectives: to improve the safety, efficiency and regularity of international air navigation, to promote the safety and orderliness of the air traffic control system, to maintain high level knowledge and professional training of air traffic controllers. The highest governing body is the Conference, the highest executive body is the Council.
International Air Carriers Association(IAKA) was created in 1971, headquartered in Strasbourg, members - 17 airlines from 9 countries. IAKA goals; developing ways and methods to increase the efficiency of participation in international charter operations, developing air traffic by improving the quality of charter services, strengthening communications and cooperation between international charter companies. The highest governing body is the Assembly, the highest executive body is the Executive Committee. In its activities, IAKA cooperates with ICAO, ECAC, AFCAC, and Eurocontrol.
International Council of Aircraft Owners and Pilots Associations(IOAPA) was created in 1962, headquartered in Washington, members - national civil aviation organizations of 20 countries. Main tasks: ensuring coordination of views and opinions of associated members of the Council, developing standardization in order to improve regulation and flight management; development of recommendations for the use of planning systems in order to improve flight safety and efficiency of air transportation. The highest governing body is the Board of Directors.
Air Transport Institute(ITA) created in 1944, headquartered in Paris, became an international organization in 1954, 390 members from 63 countries: government agencies, air transport operators, aircraft or aircraft equipment manufacturers, insurance companies, banks, higher education institutions educational establishments etc. In addition, private individuals can be members of the ITA. ITA objectives: research of economic, technical and other problems in the field of international air transport and tourism. The highest governing body is the General Meeting, the executive bodies are the Administrative Council and the Directorate. In its activities, ITA maintains relations with ICAO, IATA and other international organizations.
European Air Research Office(EARB) was created in 1952, headquartered in Brussels, members are the 20 largest Western European airlines, carrying out about 95% of all air traffic in Europe. The goals of the EARB are to study the problems of improving the development of commercial air transport in Europe by analyzing statistical data, coordinating the work of airlines - members of the EARB, helping to counter competition from other airlines when operating airlines on the European continent. The ERB publishes quarterly bulletins, reports and classifications of European air transport, information on their seasonal fluctuations, as well as data on the development of intra-European passenger transport, reviews of the global state of air transport and a comparative analysis of its development in Europe and the USA. The highest governing body is the Assembly, the highest executive bodies are the General Secretariat and the Preparatory Committee.
Information about membership in M. a. O. date back to the beginning of 1990.

Aviation: Encyclopedia. - M.: Great Russian Encyclopedia. Chief Editor G.P. Svishchev. 1994 .


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