International civil aviation framework

Description (1) the ‘Chicago’ Convention (signing, current status, Articles that are primary and obligate States, and the purposes of the Annexes) (2) the creation of ICAO, how it is governed, and how changes to Annexes and other documents are achieved (3) the obligations of contracting States in regard to State safety oversight (4) the role of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) (Regulatory Responsibilities, International Aviation Safety Assessments (IASA), and EASA Third Country Operator Approvals) (5) the safety responsibility of air transport operators (Air Operator Certificate AOC) (6) the role of IATA in regard to commercial aspects