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Law No. 15 of 2002 on Civil Aviation

Law Summary Record Type: LawNumber: 15Date: 24/06/2002 Corresponding to 14/04/1423 HijriNumber of Articles: 116Status: In force
Official Gazette :Issue: 9Offcial Journal Issue Publication Date: 04/09/2002 Corresponding to 27/06/1423 HijriPage from: 169
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Aircraft Operation

  • 12 Article

    1.      Aircraft shall not be operated in the territory of the State without a prior authorisation or permit issued by the Civil Aviation Authority, which shall also determine the requirements thereof. The operator shall be authorised to conduct certain air operations under this Law, an international convention to which the State accedes, a valid air transport agreement between the State and another State to regulate air transport, or internal regulations established by the Civil Aviation Authority.
    1. The authorisation or permit shall be given individually and shall not be transferred to other parties.

  • 13 Article

    Aircraft operating in the territory of the State shall meet the following requirements:
    1. The aircraft must be registered in the State or registered in accordance with the rules of the International Registry as stipulated in the Chicago Convention.
    2. The certificate of airworthiness of the aircraft must be valid or rendered valid by the State of registration.
    3. The aircraft must carry visible signs of nationality and registration.
    4. The aircraft must be equipped with the devices approved by the state of registration in addition to that which the Civil Aviation Authority determines.
    5. Members of the crew must hold valid licenses issued or rendered valid by the Civil Aviation Authority of the State of registration. The crew must match the number and qualifications established in the airworthiness certificate and aviation manual.
    6. The aircraft crew, passengers and cargo and third parties on the ground must be insured pursuant to the relevant established rules.
    7. The carrier of the certificate of an air operator in the State shall not be allowed to operate aircraft registered in another contracting State unless the Civil Aviation Authority is provided with the following information:
    1. Type and serial number of aircraft;
    2. Name and address of the registered owner;
    3. The State and symbol of registration;
    4. Certificate of airworthiness to certify that the aircraft meets the airworthiness requirements established by the State of registration.
    5. Name and address of the lessor or the person in charge of the operation of the aircraft under the lease.
    6. A copy of the lease.
    1. An agreement shall be concluded between the State and the State of registration of the aircraft in which the scope, limits and liabilities of each party shall be accurately established in relation to overseas flight operations and airworthiness pursuant to the requirements stated in Article 83 (bis) of the Chicago Convention.
    2. An air operator in the State shall not be allowed to transfer an aircraft registered in Qatar to an air operator of another contracting State or be engaged in operating such aircraft through another air operator of another contracting State under arrangements of lease, additional operation or exchange, unless an agreement is concluded between the State of Qatar and the State of the air operator concerning the arrangements of the lease or additional operation or the transfer of responsibilities of the State of registration to another air operator, pursuant to the provisions of Article 83 (bis) of the Chicago Convention.
    3. Any other requirements established by the Civil Aviation Authority.
     
    The Civil Aviation Authority may exempt from the provisions of the above paragraphs 1 to 10 private aircraft or those aircraft that operate for the purpose of technical tests or education or training..

  • 14 Article

    1.      The Civil Aviation Authority shall have the right to inspect aircraft registered in the State, ground them, or seize any documents therein so as to ensure the implementation of the provisions of this Law.
    1. The Civil Aviation Authority, without causing an unjustifiable delay, shall have the right to search the aircraft of other contracting States upon landing or taking off and to examine other certificates and documents stated in this Law.
    2. Such search shall be conducted by individuals designated by the Civil Aviation Authority who shall be entitled to enter any building or aircraft used in flight operations approved by the Civil Aviation Authority.

  • 15 Article

    Representatives of customs, public security, and quarantine (health and plantation) shall have the right to search aircraft or any person or cargo on board in accordance with the laws, regulations and rules established in the State. Such search shall be conducted under the supervision of the Civil Aviation Authority.

  • 16 Article

    1.      No aircraft operating in the territory of the State shall be equipped with radio devices without authorisation issued by the competent authority of the State in which the aircraft is registered.
    1. The use of such devices shall not be authorised for purposes other than those related to air navigation pursuant to the provisions of this Law and the terms of the authorisation with the knowledge of the flight crew.

  • 17 Article

    The operation of aircraft equipped with aerial photographing devices over the territory of the State shall not be permitted and the use of such equipment shall not be permitted without prior authorisation issued by the competent authority under the conditions established by the Civil Aviation Authority.

  • 18 Article

    The following objects shall not be transported by aircraft without prior authorisation by the competent authority and in accordance with the conditions established by the Civil Aviation Authority:
     
    1. Explosives, except where necessary to operate the aircraft and give the established signals.
    2. Arms and ammunition.
    3. Nuclear and radioactive material.
    4. Poisonous gases.
    5. Infectious substances and dangerous goods.
    6. Any other material determined by the appropriate authority.

  • 19 Article

    1.      The pilot in command shall be responsible for the operation and safety of the aircraft during flight, and shall have the authority to take necessary measures and apply the appropriate rules to maintain order on board.
    1. Any unauthorised person shall be prohibited from interfering in the work of any flight crew member in a manner that hinders the performance of their duties. Any person shall be prohibited from tampering with any part of the aircraft or its equipment or committing an act which would jeopardize the safety of the aircraft or its occupants.

  • 20 Article

    1.      No person shall carry weapons or other items on board aircraft that could be used in an act of sabotage, violence or threat during flight without authorisation by the appropriate authority.
    1. Where such weapons or other items are authorised and carried on board the aircraft, the carrier shall hand them over to the representative of the operator, who shall put them in a place inaccessible to passengers. Such items shall be returned to the carrier after the end of the flight.

  • 21 Article

    The carriage of mail or packages sent by air shall only be allowed in accordance with the established procedures for mail, taking into consideration the provisions of the international conventions to which the State is party.

  • 22 Article

    1-      Aircraft shall use the declared airports while considering the relevant laws, rules and regulations, and shall not land at any other airports except in an emergency under the guidance of air traffic control or upon authorization by the Civil Aviation Authority.
    1. Each aircraft arriving in or departing from the territory of the State shall land or take off from a public international airport, unless it is authorised to cross the territory without landing. Upon permission from the Civil Aviation Authority, certain aircraft may be exempted from this restriction due to the nature of their operations or other considerations. Such authorisation shall determine the landing airport, departure airport, the route, and the guidelines to be followed.
    2. Where an aircraft arriving in, departing from or flying over the territory of the State is required to land outside the international airport of the State, the pilot in command shall immediately notify the nearest local authority and provide the records of the flight or the general register or any other document upon request. In such a case, the removal of the cargo or the disembarkation of passengers of such aircraft shall be prohibited in the landing area unless authorisation by the competent authority is obtained and the established procedures are followed.

  • 23 Article

    The passengers, crew members, cargo senders and their agents shall abide by the laws, rules and regulations governing the entry into, staying in or departure from the territory of the State.

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