The regulatory and legislative framework governing the civil aviation sector and the operations of the General Authority of Civil Aviation.
Legislation and laws form the foundation upon which the General Establishment of Civil Aviation relies to regulate the civil aviation sector, ensure the safety of air operations, enhance compliance, protect public interests, and develop a regulatory environment aligned with national requirements and international standards. This page serves as a clear, organized reference for the key laws, regulations, decisions, and directives relevant to the operations of the Establishment and the civil aviation sector in the Syrian Arab Republic.
This page aims to enable visitors, stakeholders, professionals, and beneficiaries to access the legislative framework governing the operations of the Authority and the civil aviation sector—including primary laws, executive regulations, regulatory decisions, and approved guidelines—thereby contributing to raising legal awareness, enhancing transparency, and facilitating access to official references.
Example: In organizing its work and tasks, the Authority relies on a set of national laws and regulations, in addition to international references approved in the civil aviation sector, in order to ensure good management, organization and supervision, implement safety, security and quality requirements, and keep pace with regulatory developments in this vital sector. The file confirms that one of the Authority’s tasks is to issue the necessary instructions to implement the provisions of the Civil Aviation Law and the regulations issued pursuant to it, and to monitor their implementation.
Civil Aviation Laws
Example: This includes regulations and executive procedures that translate legal provisions into operational and implementation mechanisms, thereby helping entities operating in the sector to understand statutory obligations and requirements in a clear and practical manner.
Example: It includes administrative and regulatory decisions, directives, and official guidelines related to licensing, compliance, safety, aviation security, operational services, and other areas related to the Authority’s work.
Example: This includes procedural manuals and explanatory guidelines that facilitate the understanding of regulations and legislation, and assist employees, external parties, operators, and beneficiaries in the proper application of legal and regulatory requirements.
The legal framework governing the Authority is not limited to national laws alone; it also extends to the Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation and its Annexes, as well as the standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
Applicable Syrian laws and legislation, as well as regulations, bylaws, and national programs.
The Chicago Convention, ICAO Annexes, and international standards and practices.
The General Authority of Civil Aviation continuously develops and updates its legislative and regulatory framework to meet the sector's needs and enhance safety, efficiency, and compliance. The Authority encourages all relevant stakeholders to regularly visit this page for the latest updates and approved regulatory documents.
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