ICAO) is a United Nations agency, established by member States in
1944. It manages the administration and governance of the Chicago Convention. It works with 193 Member States and industry groups. To agree on international civil aviation Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) and policies. To support a safe, efficient, secure, profitable and environmentally responsible civil aviation sector. These SARPs and policies are adopted by ICAO Member States to ensure that local civil aviation operations and regulations conform to global norms. which in turn permits more than 100,000 daily flights in aviation’s global network safely and securely. INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY
ICAO also coordinates assistance and capacity building
for States in support of numerous aviation development objectives. Produces global plans to coordinate multilateral strategic progress for safety and air navigation. Monitors and reports on numerous air transport sector performance metrics; Audits States’ civil aviation oversight capabilities in the areas of safety and security. International Air Transport Association
(IATA) is a trade association of the world's airlines
founded in 1945. in addition to setting technical standards for airlines, IATA also organized tariff conferences that served as a forum for price fixing. Consisting of 290 airlines, representing 117 countries, the IATA's member airlines account for approximately 82% of total available seat miles air traffic. IATA supports airline activity and helps formulate industry policy and standards. It is headquartered in Canada in the city of Montréal, with Executive Offices in Geneva, Switzerland. Federal Aviation Administration
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is a
governmental body of the United States. It has powers to regulate all aspects of civil aviation in that nation. Its powers include the construction and operation of airports, air traffic management, the certification of personnel and aircraft, and the protection of U.S. assets during the launch or re-entry of commercial space vehicles. Pakistan CAA
Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority is a public autonomous
body under the Federal Government through Aviation Division Cabinet Secretariat. It was established on 7th December, 1982 through Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority ordinance 1982. Prior to creation of CAA, a Civil Aviation Department (CAD) in the Ministry of Defence (MoD) used to manage the Civil Aviation related activities. Ministry of Defence (MoD) continued to be the controlling Ministry even after creation of CAA. However, in June, 2013, Government of Pakistan assigned this responsibility to Cabinet Secretariat (Aviation Division). Pakistan CAA
CAA plays the role of the aviation regulator and
performs the service provider functions of Air Navigation Services and Airport Services. These core functions are fully supported by various corporate functions of the organization. The Headquarters of CAA are located in Karachi. During the Universal Safety Oversight Audit Program (USOAP) ICAO audited Pakistan in June, 2011 and rated Pakistan as about 83% compliant against the world average of 65%. Pakistan CAA
The administration of CAA vest in CAA Board which exercises all
powers, performs all functions and does all acts that need to be exercised. The Chairman CAA Board is the Secretary Aviation. CAA Executive Committee is the highest decision making body of the Organization. It exercises such administrative, executive, financial and technical powers as delegated to it by the Authority. DGCAA is the Chairman of CAA Executive Committee. The Federal Government appoints the Director General who is the Executive head of CAA and exercises such powers delegated to him by the CAA Board. The CAA Board is assisted by CAA HR Committee and CAA Audit Committee. CAA Quality Council headed by DGCAA and comprising of Dy. DGCAA, all Principal Directors and Directors sets the macro level objectives and tasks/targets of the organization.