A BRIEF SURVEY OF AERODROMES

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GOVERNMENT AGENCIES EXCERCISING STATUTORY POWER IN CIVIL AVIATION

MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATIONAPEX BODY

DIRECTOR GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION BUREAU OF CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY AIRPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA

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INTERNATIONAL NATURE OF AERODROMES

ROLE OF ICAO:A specialized agency of the United Nations, ICAO was created in 1944 to promote the safe and orderly development of international civil aviation throughout the world. It sets standards and regulations necessary for aviation safety, security, efficiency and regularity, as well as for aviation environmental protection. The Organization serves as the forum for cooperation in all fields of civil aviation among its 190 Contracting States. 18 ANNEXES, 4 PANS and HUNDREDS OF TECHNICAL MANUALS. MODULAR NATURE OF FACILITIES AND SERVICES . A BRIEF HISTORY OF FORMATION OF AIRPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA

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LEGAL FRAMEWORK
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA INCLUDES AERODROMES IN ITEM 29 OF THE UNION LIST, WHICH IMPLIES THAT THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT ALONE HAS THE LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE POWERS RELATING TO AIRPORTS. THE UNION ALONE HAS COMPETENCE TO LEGISLATE IN RESPECT OF: AIRWAYS, AIRCRAFT AND AIR NAVIGATION;

PROVISION OF AERODROMES; REGULATION AND ORGANIZATION OF AIR TRAFFIC AND OF AERODROMES; PROVISION FOR AERONAUTICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING AND REGULATION OF SUCH EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROVIDED BY STATES AND OTHER AGENCIES

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THE BASIC LEGISLATION

A) THE AIRCRAFT ACT, 1934B) THE AIRPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA ACT, 1994, AS AMENDED BY AMENDMENT, ACT OF 2003. SECTION 5(2)B OF THE AIRCRAFT, 1934 EMPOWERS CENTRAL GOVT. FOR THE LICENSING, INSPECTION AND REGULATION OF AERODROMES, THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH AERODROMES MAY BE MAINTAINED, THE PROHIBITION OR REGULATION OF THE USE OF UNLICENSED AERODROMES IN EXERCISE OF THESE POWERS CENTRAL GOVERNMENT HAVE MADE RULES IN PART XI OF THE AIRCRAFT RULES , 1937 . (RULES 78-92) THE AIRPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA ACT, 1994, AS AMENDED BY AMENDMENT, ACT OF 2003 AIMS AT BETTER ADMINISTRATION AND COHESIVE MANAGEMENT OF AIRPORTS AND CIVIL ENCLAVES WHEREAT AIR TRANSPORT SERVICES ARE OPERATED OR ARE INTENDED TO BE OPERATED AND OF ALL AERONAUTICAL COMMUNICATION STATIONS 1FOR THE PURPOSES OF ESTABLISHING OR ASSISTING IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AIRPORTS* AND FOR MATTERS CONNECTED THEREWITH OR INCIDENTAL THERETO.
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LICENSING OF AERODROMES
INDIA IS ONE OF THE 190 MEMBER STATES OF ICAO. ALL THE MEMBER STATES ARE OBLIGED TO FOLLOW THE STANDARDS AND RECOMMENDED PRACTICES DEVELOPED BY ICAO. EARLIER THE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS WERE DIRECTLY UNDER THE GOVERNMENT OR GOVT. BODIES. -THERE HAS BEEN SPURT TOWARDS PRIVATIZATION, PPP, AND OTHER FORMS OF OWNERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT PATTERN WORLDWIDE. -IRRESPECTIVE OF OWNERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT PATTERN, IT IS THE GOVERNMENTS IN MEMBER STATES THAT REMAIN RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THAT SARPS ARE ADHERED TO. HENCE ICAO HAS COME OUT WITH PROVISIONS FOR CERTIFICATION AERODROMES. INDIA HAS IMPLEMENTED THESE PROVISIONS IN FORM OF LICENSING.
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LICENSING OF AERODROMES cont.

INTRODUCTION :. THE RULE 78 REQUIRES THAT NO AERODROME SHALL BE USED AS A REGULAR PLACE FOR LANDING AND DEPARTURE BY A SCHEDULED AIR TRANSPORT SERVICE OR FOR A SERIES OF LANDING AND DEPARTURES BY ANY AIRCRAFT CARRYING PASSENGERS OR CARGO FOR HIRE OR REWARD UNLESS IT HAS BEEN LICENSED. . GENERAL :THE AERODROMES SHALL BE LICENSED IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES, NAMELY: I. FOR PUBLIC USE; THE AERODROME, WHICH, WHEN AVAILABLE FOR OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT, SHALL BE SO AVAILABLE TO ALL PERSONS ON EQUAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS. II. FOR PRIVATE USE; THAT IS TO SAY, FOR USE BY THE LICENSEE AND BY INDIVIDUALS SPECIFICALLY AUTHORISED BY THE LICENSEE. (NOTE : USAGE OF PRIVATE USE AERODROMES EXCLUDES THE OPERATION OF SCHEDULE FLIGHTS THERE FROM )
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MAIN AGENCIES AT THE AIRPORT AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

Aerodrome owner/operator/management Construction development and maintenance of airside as per ICAO SARPS and aerodrome manual. Efficient planning, construction and operation of the Terminal buildings including cargo terminals and access roads. arranging efficient running of passenger amenities like:
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Airport management functions

d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. m. n. o. p. q. Restaurant Shops Concessionaire utilities Attention to public grievances Conveyor belts passenger boarding bridges, if provided Toilets Clean drinking water Vehicle and passenger circulation Security services Rescue and fire fighting services Lighting Standby power supply MT POOL
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FUNCTIONS OF AERODROME MANAGEMENT

Establishment of safety management system Preparation updating circulation testing of emergency and other contingency plans. Wild life management Disabled aircraft removal plan Protection of site of radar and navigational aids Installation , operation inspection maintenance and serviceability of visual aids to air navigation Serviceability of aerodrome fencing Control of obstacles around aerodrome Ensuring full serviceability of airport and its surfaces and installations.
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FUNCTIONS OF AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AND COMMUNICATION NAVIGATION AND SURVEILLANCE FACILITIES

COVERED IN DETAIL IN THE NEXT SESSION

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FUNCTIONS OF AIRPORT METEOROLOGICAL OFFICE

PROVIDING ROUTINE AND SPECIAL METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS AND FORECASTS FOR SAFE AND EFFICIENT CONDUCT OF FLIGHT. THESE SERVICES MAY BE PROVIDED TO AIRCRAFT OR AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES OR TO THE AERODROME ADMINISTRATION. IN INDIA THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY INDIA METEOROLOGICAL DEPARTMENT. 4/28/2009 SHYAM SUNDER SINGH 12

FUNCTIONS OF AIRLINES/ GROUND HANDLING AGENCIES

Terminal Services
- Handling documents and load control - Passengers and baggage handling at the airport terminals - Cargo handling services at the airport terminals - Mail handling services at the airport terminal -Traffic services at the airport terminals including passenger check-in

-Flight Operations
- INFORM THE CARRIER OF ANY KNOWN PROJECT AFFECTING THE OPERATIONAL SERVICES AND FACILITIES MADE AVAILABLE TO ITS AIRCRAFT IN THE AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY - Flight preparation at the airport of departure - Flight preparation at a point different from the airport of departure - In-flight assistance - Post flight activities - In-flight re-dispatch - Communication system associated with Ground Handling / Material handling 4/28/2009 SHYAM SUNDER SINGH 13

FUNCTIONS OF AIRLINES/GROUND HANDLING AGENCIES

Surface Transport
with their baggage between Airport and Arrangements for the transportation of passengers/ baggage and cargo between separate . terminals at the same airport. -Arrangements for passengers/crew transport together to / from city or other agreed points. - Liaison with local authorities - Information to interested parties, movement of the carrier aircraft - Disbursement of payment on behalf of the carriers at all airports -Supervision and administration services -Security
- Registered baggage X-ray scan check (baggage and cargo) - Surveillance/vigilance for registered baggage at baggage make-up/break-up area of the airport - Baggage identification/watch and ward of registered baggage
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-Representational Services

FUNCTIONS OF AIRLINES/ GROUND HANDLING AGENCIES

Aircraft Handling Attendance Marshalling Parking Starting Safety Measures Mooring of Aircraft Aircraft Servicing Liaison for Fuelling and De-fuelling Liaison with suppliers for replenishing of oil and other fluids Cabin Equipment Routine and Non-Routine services Cooling and heating
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FUNCTIONS OF AIRLINES/ GROUND HANDLING AGENCIES

Bulk loading/unloading of baggage

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Aircraft Cleaning -Exterior Cleaning Interior Cleaning Toilet service Water services Loading and Unloading -Loading and unloading of passenger baggage Transshipment of passenger baggage Operation of loading/unloading equipment Positioning and removing of passenger stairs/bridges Emplane/deplane passengers Break/make-up of baggage Bussing of passengers/crew
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FUNCTIONS OF AIRLINES/ GROUND HANDLING AGENCIES

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AIRLINES OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT

ASSIST THE PILOT- IN COMMAND IN FLIGHT PREPARATION AND PROVIDE THE RELEVANT INFORMATION. ASSISTING THE PILOT-IN -COMMAND IN PREPARING OPERATIONAL AND ATS FLIGHT PLAN, SIGN WHEN APPLICABLE , AND FILE THE ATS FLIGHT PLAN WITH APPROPRIATE ATS UNIT. FURNISH BY APPROPRIATE MEANS WITH INFORMATION NECESSARY FOR SAFE CONDUCT OF FLIGHT. IN EMERGENCY: A)INITIATE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN OPERATIONAL MANUAL WHILE AVOIDING ANY ACTION THAT WOULD CONFLICT WITH ATC PROCEDURES. B)CONVEY NECESSARY SAFETY RELATED INFORMATION TO PIC INCLUDING AMENDMENT TO FLIGHT PLAN, IF ANY. FLIGHT OPERATIONS OFFICER SHALL BE LICENCED AND SHALL HAVE COMPLETED APPROVED COURSE OF STUDY.HE SHALL BE FAMILIAR HE IS EXPECTED TO SUPERVISE.

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CARGO HANDLING BY AIRLINES?GROUND HANDLERS

Loading, off-loading and transshipment of cargo on/from the aircraft Mail handling services Operate/provide/arrange essential equipments for handling of cargo Transshipment of cargo Palletization / containerization of cargo Break-up/make-up of cargo container/unit load device Bulk loading/unloading

Security

Watch and ward of registered baggage/cargo/aircraft and handling equipment Aircraft security/inspection in transit Security/surveillance for ladders point check - Security for catering items .
CARGO HANDLING

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AIRLINES ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

TO DO MAINTENANCE RELEASE AFTER CERTIFICATION BY LICENCED ENGINEER OF APPROPRIATE CLASS. CERTIFICATE OF AIRWORTHINESS INSPECTIONS AND CHECKS ROLE OF DGCA AIRWORTHINESS OFFICERS GROUND SERVICES ENGINEERING
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CISF /STATE POLICE FOR SECURTY FUNCTIONS

ANTI HIJACKING BOMB THREAT SUSPICIOUS AIRCRAFT HANDLING OTHER THREAT HANDLING INTEGRATION OF SECURITY RELATED FUNCTIONS AT DESIGN STAGE ROLE OF BCAS

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FUNCTIONS OF BORDER CONTROL AUTHORITIES

CUSTOMS IMMIGRATION PLANT QUARANTINE ANIMAL QUARANTINE HEALTH

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ISSUES IN DEVELOPMENT OF AERODROMES

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF DIFFERENT PLACES. EFFECT OF GROWING SIZE OF AIRCRAFT ISSUES IN AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT IN SMALL PLACES. AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT HILLY PLACES. SUBSIDY ISSUES IN PRIVATIZATION EFFECT OF NEW AIRPORTS AT SATURARED AIRPORTS
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THE END ANY QUESTIONS

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