A Brief Survey of Aerodromes

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A BRIEF SURVEY OFAERODROMES

AN OVERVIEW OF CIVIL4/28/2009 SHYAM SUNDER SINGH 1


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GOVERNMENT AGENCIESEXCERCISING STATUTORY POWER

IN CIVIL AVIATION

MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION-APEX BODY

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

4/28/2009 SHYAM SUNDER SINGH 2


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INTERNATIONAL NATURE OF AERODROMES

ROLE OF ICAO:A specialized agency of the UnitedNations, ICAO was created in 1944 to promote thesafe and orderly development of internationalcivil aviation throughout the world. It setsstandards and regulations necessary for aviationsafety, security, efficiency and regularity, as wellas for aviation environmental protection. TheOrganization serves as the forum for cooperationin all fields of civil aviation among its 190Contracting States.

18 ANNEXES, 4 PANS and HUNDREDS OFTECHNICAL MANUALS.

MODULAR NATURE OF FACILITIES AND SERVICES.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF FORMATION OF AIRPORTSAUTHORITY 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 GOVERNMENTALONE HAS THE LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVEPOWERS RELATING TO AIRPORTS. THE UNIONALONE HAS COMPETENCE TO LEGISLATE INRESPECT OF:

AIRW AYS, AIRCRA FT AN D AIR NAVIGATION;PROVISION OF AERODRO MES; REGU LATION ANDORGAN IZATION OF AIR TRAFFIC AND O FAERODROM ES; PROVISION FOR AE RONAUTICALEDUC ATION AND TR AINING AN D REGULATION OFSUCH ED UCATION AND TRAINING PROVIDED BYSTATES A ND OTHE R AGEN CIES



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THE BASIC LEGISLATION A) THE AIRCRAFT ACT, 1934B) THE AIRPORTS AUTHORITY

OF INDIA ACT, 1994, AS AMENDED BY AMENDMENT, ACT OF2003. SECTION 5(2)B OF THE AIRCRAFT, 1934 EMPOWERS

CENTRAL GOVT. FOR THE LICENSING, INSPECTION ANDREGULATION OF AERODROMES, THE CONDITIONS UNDERWHICH AERODROMES MAY BE MAINTAINED, THEPROHIBITION OR REGULATION OF THE USE OF UNLICENSEDAERODROMES

IN EXERCISE OF THESE POWERS CENTRAL GOVERNMENTHAVE MADE RULES IN PART XI OF THE AIRCRAFT RULES ,1937 . (RULES 78-92)

THE AIRPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA ACT, 1994, ASAMENDED BY AMENDMENT, ACT OF 2003 AIMS AT BETTERADMINISTRATION AND COHESIVE MANAGEMENT OF

AIRPORTS AND CIVIL ENCLAVES WHEREAT AIR TRANSPORTSERVICES ARE OPERATED OR ARE INTENDED TO BEOPERATED AND OF ALL AERONAUTICAL COMMUNICATIONSTATIONS 1 FOR THE PURPO SES OF ESTABLISHING ORASSISTING IN THE ESTABLISHMEN T OF AIRPORTS * ANDFOR MATTERS CONNECTED THEREWITH OR INCIDENTALTHERETO.



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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 PRACTICESDEVELOPED BY ICAO.

EARLIER THE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS WEREDIRECTLY UNDER THE GOVERNMENT OR GOVT.BODIES.

-THERE HAS BEEN SPURT TOWARDS PRIVATIZATION,PPP, AND OTHER FORMS OF OWNERSHIP ANDMANAGEMENT PATTERN WORLDWIDE.

-IRRESPECTIVE OF OWNERSHIP AND MANAGEMENTPATTERN, IT IS THE GOVERNMENTS IN MEMBERSTATES THAT REMAIN RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURINGTHAT SARPS ARE ADHERED TO.

HENCE ICAO HAS COME OUT WITH PROVISIONS FORCERTIFICATION AERODROMES.

INDIA HAS IMPLEMENTED THESE PROVISIONS INFORM 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 ANDDEPARTURE BY A SCHEDULED AIR TRANSPORT SERVICE OR FOR ASERIES OF LANDING AND DEPARTURES BY ANY AIRCRAFTCARRYING PASSENGERS OR CARGO FOR HIRE OR REWARD UNLESSIT HAS BEEN LICENSED.

. GENERAL :THE AERODROMES SHALL BELICENSED IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWINGCATEGORIES, NAMELY: -

I. FOR PUBLIC USE; THE AERODROME, WHICH,WHEN AVAILABLE FOR OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT,SHALL BE SO AVAILABLE TO ALL PERSONS ONEQUAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

II. FOR PRIVATE USE; THAT IS TO SAY, FOR USEBY THE LICENSEE AND BY INDIVIDUALSSPECIFICALLY 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 ANDTHEIR FUNCTIONS

Aerodrome owner/operator/management Construction development and maintenance of

airside as per ICAO SARPS and aerodromemanual.

Efficient planning, construction and operation of the Terminal buildings including cargo terminalsand access roads.

arranging efficient running of passenger amenitieslike:

a. Car parkb. Baggage trollies

c. TR Stalls4/28/2009 SHYAM SUNDER SINGH 8


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Airport management functionsd. Restaurant

e. Shopsf. Concessionaire utilitiesg. Attention to public grievancesh. Conveyor belts

i. passenger boarding bridges, if provided j. Toiletsk. Clean drinking waterl. Vehicle and passenger circulation

m. Security servicesn. Rescue and fire fighting serviceso. Lightingp. Standby power supply

q. MT POOL4/28/2009 SHYAM SUNDER SINGH 9


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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.4/28/2009 SHYAM SUNDER SINGH 10


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FUNCTIONS OF AIRTRAFFIC SERVICES AND

COMMUNICATIONNAVIGATION AND

SURVEILLANCE FACILITIES

COVERED IN DETAIL INTHE NEXT SESSION



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FUNCTIONS OF AIRPORTMETEOROLOGICAL OFFICE

PROVIDING ROUTINE AND SPECIALMETEOROLOGICAL REPORTS ANDFORECASTS FOR SAFE AND EFFICIENT

CONDUCT OF FLIGHT. THESESERVICES MAY BE PROVIDED TOAIRCRAFT OR AIR TRAFFIC SERVICESOR TO THE AERODROME

ADMINISTRATION. IN INDIA THESE SERVICES ARE

PROVIDED BY INDIA

METEOROLOGICAL DEPARTMENT .4/28/2009 SHYAM SUNDER SINGH 12


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FUNCTIONS OF AIRLINES/ GROUNDHANDLING 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 AVAILABLETO 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 handling4/28/2009 SHYAM SUNDER SINGH 13


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FUNCTIONS OF AIRLINES/GROUNDHANDLING AGENCIES

Surface Transport with their baggage between Airport and Arrangements for the

transportation of passengers/ baggage and cargo betweenseparate .

terminals at the same airport. -Arrangements for passengers/crew transport together to / from

city or other agreed points. -Representational Services - 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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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 andother fluids Cabin Equipment Routine and Non-Routine services Cooling and heating



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FUNCTIONS OF AIRLINES/ GROUND HANDLING AGENCIES

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 Bulk loading/unloading of baggage



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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 WHENAPPLICABLE , AND FILE THE ATS FLIGHT PLAN WITHAPPROPRIATE ATS UNIT.

FURNISH BY APPROPRIATE MEANS WITH INFORMATIONNECESSARY FOR SAFE CONDUCT OF FLIGHT.

IN EMERGENCY: A)INITIATE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN OPERATIONAL

MANUAL WHILE AVOIDING ANY ACTION THAT WOULDCONFLICT WITH ATC PROCEDURES.

B)CONVEY NECESSARY SAFETY RELATED INFORMATION TOPIC INCLUDING AMENDMENT TO FLIGHT PLAN, IF ANY.

FLIGHT OPERATIONS OFFICER SHALL BE LICENCED ANDSHALL HAVE COMPLETED APPROVED COURSE OF STUDY.HESHALL BE FAMILIAR HE IS EXPECTED TO SUPERVISE.


CARGO HANDLING BY


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CARGO HANDLING BYAIRLINES?GROUND HANDLERS

Loading, off-loading and transshipment of cargo on/from theaircraft 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 AFTERCERTIFICATION BY LICENCEDENGINEER OF APPROPRIATE CLASS.

CERTIFICATE OF AIRWORTHINESS INSPECTIONS AND CHECKS ROLE OF DGCA AIRWORTHINESSOFFICERSGROUND SERVICES ENGINEERING



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CISF /STATE POLICE FOR SECURTYFUNCTIONS

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 CONTROLAUTHORITIES

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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