Law No. 15 of 2002 on Civil Aviation

طباعة
 
Section: Rules of the Air (24-30)

  • Article 24 

    The Civil Aviation Authority shall establish the rules of the air, the regulations governing over flight of aircraft, air navigation systems, protection of persons and property on the ground, and the use of the airspace of the State.

  • Article 25 

    The Civil Aviation Authority shall designate the air traffic routes used by aircraft when entering or exiting the territory of the State.

  • Article 26 

    The Civil Aviation Authority may prohibit or restrict aircraft from flying over the territory of the State or any part thereof. It may also specify and declare in advance prohibited, restricted or dangerous areas.

  • Article 27 

    The pilot in command shall adhere to the valid flight plan and all authorisations and instructions issued by air traffic control, and he shall not deviate from the air route except in an emergency requiring immediate action. In such cases the pilot in command shall notify the relevant air traffic control unit as soon as possible and obtain a modified authorisation if necessary.

  • Article 28 

    1.      Where the pilot in command discovers that he is flying over a prohibited, restricted or dangerous area, he shall immediately notify the relevant air traffic control unit and follow the instructions precisely. Where he is unable to do so, the pilot in command shall immediately land at the nearest airport in the State outside such area and submit to the competent authority a detailed report on the incident together with justifications for failing to follow the instructions precisely.
    1. Where the competent authority issues a warning to an aircraft against flying over a prohibited, restricted or dangerous area, such aircraft shall immediately implement the instructions issued by such Authority, failing which the necessary measures to force such aircraft to land shall be taken.

  • Article 29 

    The pilot in command shall be directly responsible for the following:
    1. Flying the aircraft in accordance with the established aviation rules and regulations.
    2. Complying with the regulations governing the use of airports and of air traffic.
    3. Complying with all authorisations and instructions issued by air traffic control.
    4. Ensuring that the aircraft has sufficient fuel for the flight.
    5. Ensuring the safe conduct of the flight in accordance with the established aviation rules and regulations.
    6. Ensuring that all pre-flight procedures are conducted prior to take-off.

  • Article 30 

    1.      No aircraft shall fly at altitudes less than those established by the Civil Aviation Authority except in cases of emergency or when authorised by such Authority.
    1. Except for take-off and landing and other cases authorised by the Civil Aviation Authority, such as emergencies, no aircraft shall fly over a populated city or site unless at an altitude which enables it to land without causing damage to persons or property on the ground.
    2. No aircraft shall fly in proximity to another aircraft in a manner that poses a risk of collision or jeopardizes its safety.
    3. No pilot in command may fly an aircraft negligently or recklessly or in any manner that jeopardizes the lives or property of others.
    4. No aircraft shall conduct acrobatic flight or flying in formation over the territory of the State without authorisation from the Civil Aviation Authority.
    5. No aircraft shall dispose of or spray items during flight except in emergencies or with the permission of the Civil Aviation Authority.
    6. Except in emergencies, parachuting from aircraft shall not be allowed without prior permission from the Civil Aviation Authority.
    7. No pilot or crew member who is drunk or under the influence of drugs or other psychoactive substances that impair their ability to perform their duties properly and completely shall be permitted to board an aircraft. Pilots and crew members are expressly prohibited from ingesting alcohol, drugs or other psychoactive substances while on duty.
    8. No unmanned aircraft shall fly over the territory of the State without authorisation  from the Civil Aviation Authority
    9. No aircraft shall tow another aircraft without authorization from the Civil Aviation Authority.
    10. Supersonic aircraft or those that emit higher levels of noise shall be prohibited from flying over the territory of the State or landing at its airports without a special authorisation from the Civil Aviation Authority in which the acceptable altitude and speed are determined.

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