Civil Air Laws - Midterms

Republic Act No. 9497

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) was

created by virtue of ____________

March 4, 2008

whne was RA No. 9497 approved

Chapter 1, Section 2 of RA No. 9497

it is declared the policy of the State “to provide safe and efficient air transport and regulatory services in the Philippines by providing for the creation of a civil aviation authority with jurisdiction over the restructuring of the civil aviation system, the promotion, development and regulation of the technical, operational, safety, and aviation security functions under the civil aviation authority.

Declaration of Policy

what is in Chapter 1, Section 2 of RAs

2008

when was the CAAP created

Creation of CAAP in 2008

is the main component of an intensive civil aviation reform program launched by the government.

Chapter 1, Sec. 4 (Creation of the Authority)

CAAP is “an independent regulatory body with quasi-judicial and quasi legislative powers and possessing corporate attributes attached to the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) for the purpose of policy coordination”

CAAP

is “an independent regulatory body with quasi-judicial and quasi legislative powers and possessing corporate attributes attached to the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) for the purpose of policy coordination”

Provisions of Republic Act No. 776

The same provision (Chapter 1 Sec 4) also abolished the existing Air Transportation Office created under the provisions of __________________

CAAP

• Establish and prescribe rules and regulations for the inspection and registration of all aircraft owned and operated in the Philippines and all air facilities;

• Establish and prescribe the corresponding rules and regulations for the enforcement of laws governing air transportation;

• Determine, fix and/or prescribe charges and/or rates pertinent to the operation of public air utility facilities and services;

• Administer and operate the Civil Aviation Training Center (CATC);

• Operate and maintain national airports, air navigation and other similar facilities in compliance to ICAO;

• Perform such other powers and functions as may be prescribed by law.