Aviation law and regulations

LEG-101: Introduction to Brazilian civil aviation law and regulations

Description

An overview of civil aviation laws and regulations, with emphasis on aerospace product certification.

Objectives

• Identifying the key national and international regulations concerning the certification of aeronautical products
• Learning about the responsibilities of the Brazilian aviation authority in the certification of aeronautical products
• Identifying the procedures and related documents adopted by the Brazilian civil aviation authority
• Relating the international agreements adopted by the Brazilian aviation authority.

Program

• Fundamental law (ICAO/Chicago Convention, CBAr-1966, CBAer-1986)
• Brazilian Law and Civil Aviation Authority historical evolution
• Brazilian Aeronautics Act (CBAer)
• ANAC-SAR responsibilities
• Legal basis and regulations (RBHA, FAA, EASA, etc.)
• Rulemaking process
• Procedures manuals
• Foreign civil aviation authorities
• International agreements

Target audience

• Engineers and technicians who are involved or plan to be involved in aircraft certification
• Other interested professionals

Prerequisites

• None

Running time

20 class-hours

Technical coordinator

José Luiz Rocha Belderrain

LEG-901: Liability in air transport (lecture)

Description

The aim of the lecture is to present the basic concepts for a better understanding of the subject, taking into account the distinctiveness of this commercial activity and the importance of air transport, in Brazil and abroad. The knowledge presented is important in all segments of air transport.

Program

• The concept of liability
• The historical evolution of liability
• The legal basis of liability
  • The Brazilian civil code
  • The consumer protection code
  • Brazilian Aeronautics code
• Liability in air transport
  • Aviation law
  • The air transport agreement
  • Carrier's liability
  • The responsibility to third parties on the surface
  • personal injury in air transport
  • International conventions
• Liability under American law
  • The American Legal system
  • The theory of Liability
  • The basics - the Tort & Contractual Law
  • Cases of defects in design, manufacture and interpretation
  • Liability in flight accidents
• General knowledge of civil liability abroad
  • Europe
  • Americas
  • Asia
• The prevention program

Target audience

• Air transport professionals with interest in the subject

Prerequisites

• Basic knowledge of aviation laws and regulations

Running time

04 class-hours

Technical coordinator

Luiz Alberto Gomes de Figueiredo

LEG-902: The basics of aviation law (lecture)

Description

The lecture intends to present concepts, fundamentals and common practices in aviation law, along with the principles and standards that govern air transport in the public and private sphere, nationally and internationally.

Program

• The origins of aviation law
  • The maritime law and its influence on aviation law
  • The early days of aviation
  • The appearance of aviation law
  • The creation of ICAO
• Aviation law basics
  • The public law
  • Brazilian legislation
    • Brazilian Aeronautics code
    • Sparse legislation
  • International agreements
• Practical aspects of aviation law
  • The legal nature of aircraft
  • The aeronautical record
  • Aircraft certification
  • Company certification (manufacturers and operators)
  • The concessions
  • Contracts and guarantees
  • Civil liability in air transport (in Brazil and other countries)
• Air transport and the environmental impact
• Insurance and its role in flight safety
• The social function of air transport

Target audience

• Air transport professionals with an interest in the subject

Prerequisites

• None

Running time

02 class-hours

Technical coordinator

Luiz Alberto Gomes de Figueiredo