The Civil Aeronautics Act of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 776)

A collection of vocabulary terms and legal definitions based on Republic Act No. 776, outlining the regulation of civil aeronautics in the Philippines.

Republic Act No. 776

Also known as 'The Civil Aeronautics Act of the Philippines', it provides for the reorganization of the Civil Aeronautics Board and the Civil Aeronautics Administration and the regulation of civil aeronautics.

Administrator

The officer who serves as the Civil Aeronautics Administrator and acts as the administrative head of the Civil Aeronautics Administration.

Aerodrome

A defined area on land or water, including buildings and equipment, intended for the arrival, departure, and movement of aircraft.

Aeronautics

The science and art of flight.

Aeronautical telecommunication

Any telegraph or telephone communication including signs, signals, writing, images, and sounds by wire, radio, or other signaling systems used in the aeronautical service.

Air Carrier

A person who undertakes, whether directly or indirectly, to engage in air transportation or air commerce.

Air Commerce

Air transportation for pay or hire, or the navigation of aircraft in furtherance of or in the conduct of a business.

Air transportation

The service or carriage of persons, property, or mail, in whole or in part, by aircraft.

Aircraft

Any contrivance used or designed for navigation of, or flight in the air.

Aircraft engine

An engine intended for the propulsion of aircraft, including all parts and accessories other than propellers.

Airmen

Individuals engaging as pilots, mechanics, or crew members in aircraft navigation, as well as those in charge of aircraft inspection or serving as dispatchers and air-traffic control operators.

Air navigation facility

Any facility or structure used to aid air navigation, including lights, signaling apparatus, weather information equipment, and mechanisms for guiding flight or landings.

Airways

A path through navigable air space identified by an area of specified width on the earth's surface designated by the Administrator.

Airworthiness

The condition where an aircraft and its components are of proper design and construction consistent with engineering practice and aerodynamic laws.

Appliances

Instruments, apparatus, or accessories used in the navigation or control of aircraft in flight, which are not part of the aircraft, engines, or propellers.

Board

Refers to the Civil Aeronautics Board ($CAB$).

Citizen of the Philippines (Company)

An association or corporation organized under Philippine laws where at least $60\%$ of voting interest is owned by Filipinos and at least two-thirds of the Board of Directors are Filipino citizens.

Civil Aircraft

Any aircraft that is not classified as a public aircraft.

Domestic Air Carrier

An air carrier who is a citizen of the Philippines.

Domestic air commerce

Air commerce conducted within the limits of the Philippine territory.

Foreign air carrier

An air carrier who is not a citizen of the Philippines or is not classified as a domestic air carrier.

Landing field

A locality on land or water adapted for landing and taking-off of aircraft located along an airway intermediate to airports.

Navigable air space

The air space above the minimum altitudes of flight prescribed by regulations.

Permit

A Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity issued by the Board authorizing air commerce or transportation.

Public aircraft

Aircraft used exclusively in the service of the National Government or its instrumentalities, excluding government-owned aircraft engaged in air commerce.

Reasonable charges

Uniform charges that insure a just and reasonable return on invested capital, considering construction, operation, and maintenance costs.

General sales agent

A person who is not a bona-fide employee of an air carrier but is authorized by an airline to sell or arrange air transportation.

Airfreight forwarder

An indirect air carrier that assembles and consolidates property for transportation and utilizes the services of a direct air carrier.

Civil Aeronautics Board Composition

Composed of the Secretary of Transportation and Communications as Chairman, the Assistant Secretary for Air Transportation as Vice-Chairman, the Commanding General of the Philippine Air Force, and two members appointed by the President.

Executive Director salary

The Chief Executive of the Board receives a compensation of \text{Thirty Seven Thousand (37,000) Pesos} per annum.

Landing fees

Charges for the use of any landing strip or runway by an aircraft landing or taking off at an aerodrome.

Terminal fees

Charges for parking at or near the ramp or terminal area for purposes of loading or unloading passengers and/or cargo.

Royalties

Charges based on gross business or sales, or gross or net profit.

Registration Eligibility

Aircraft are eligible for registration only if owned by citizens of the Philippines and not registered under the laws of any foreign country.

Duration of Permit

No permit shall be issued for a period of more than $25$ years.

CAA Revolving Fund

A fund constituted from money collected by the Civil Aeronautics Administration to be disbursed for the construction, maintenance, and improvement of government air navigation facilities.