CAAP (RA 9497)

RA 9497 date approved

March 4, 2008.

RA 9497 full title

Civil Aviation Authority Act of 2008.

RA 9497 chapters

12 chapters, 94 sections.

CAAP legal nature

Independent regulatory body with quasi-judicial and quasi-legislative powers.

CAAP head

Director General appointed by President.

CAAP abolished

ATO (Air Transportation Office).

CAAP did NOT abolish

CAB (continues independently).

Director General term

4 years, renewable for another 4 years.

Director General qualifications

Filipino, 35+ years old, degree holder, good moral character, 5 years aviation experience.

CAAP Board of Directors composition

DOTr Secretary (Chairman), Director General (Vice-Chairman), DOLE, DOF, DOT, DFA, DOJ Secretaries.

CAAP authorized capital

P50,000,000,000.

CAAP fiscal autonomy

All fees, charges, dues, assessments, fines used solely for CAAP operations.

CAAP tax exemption

Exempt from taxes if used solely for CAAP operations.

CAAP fee revision

Not more than once every 3 years.

CAAP mandate

Technical, operational, safety, and aviation security functions.

AOC requirement

No AOC without valid CPCN.

Motion for reconsideration period

5 days.

Appeal to Board period

10 days.

Operating without CoA penalty

P20,000-50,000 (1st), 3-month suspension (2nd), revocation (3rd).

Employing airman without certificate penalty

P50,000-100,000.

Violating certificate terms penalty

P300,000-500,000.

General penalty

P20,000-100,000.

Inflation adjustment

At least once every 4 years.