On visits of IAC delegation to the Member States of the Agreement on Civil Aviation and Use of Airspace

At the invitation of transport authorities of the Member States of the Agreement on Civil Aviation and Use of Airspace the Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC) delegation made a working visit to the Kyrgyz Republic, Republic of Kazakhstan and Republic of Armenia in July and August, 2017. 

During the visits, meetings were held with transport ministers, civil aviation leaders, and industry leaders from the States parties to the Agreement.

During the meetings, the IAC's activities in the field of ​​implementing ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices for ensuring aviation safety in the regions, as well as the Interstate Council/IAC Programme on further enhanced collaboration within the framework of the Interstate Agreement on Civil Aviation and the Use of Airspace (Agreement) and IAC and ICAO agreements, were discussed in detail.

The program, in particular, includes measures to develop the accessibility and cost-effectiveness of air transportation based on ICAO decisions, as well as airspace liberalization, ensuring independence of the accident and serious incident investigation using the scientific, technical and human resources potential of IAC, the development of civil aviation specialists training within the framework of the ICAO-IAC Project, extended indefinitely in October 2016 by the ICAO President and Secretary General, as well as on the basis of the established interstate training center for aviation specialists.

The heads of ministries reaffirmed their continued support for the full implementation of the Agreement and the activities of the Interstate Council/IAC. The IAC work in the field of ​​accident investigation was emphasized, given the importance of assessing this activity by ICAO and other international organizations.

The Minister of Transport of the Kyrgyz Republic, Minister of Investment and Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and the head of civil aviation of the Republic of Armenia were informed about a Program for the implementation of systemic solutions aimed at creating the best air navigation services system that meets international standards and complies with the provisions of the ICAO Global and European Air Navigation Plans, as well as a Program for the implementation of an international, interstate system of vocational education using the state resources of the Republic of Belarus, which were previously discussed at the meetings.

The parties expressed satisfaction with the meetings, which took place in a warm, friendly and constructive atmosphere.

During a visit to the Kyrgyzaeronavigatsia office, a solemn ceremony of awarding honorary certificates to employees of organizations and civil aviation of the Kyrgyz Republic in connection with the 20th anniversary of Kyrgyzaeronavigation establishment and many years of fruitful work and cooperation with the Interstate Aviation Committee was held.

Following negotiations with industry leaders from each of the countries visited, the participating transport agencies and the IAC concluded Agreements on cooperation in the field of accident investigation and prevention and Protocols on cooperation in the field of professional education, air navigation, and the certification of aircraft equipment and international airports.

The agreements update existing agreements between the parties to reflect recent changes in ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices and are a continuation of fruitful joint work practices.