Aviation Law for Route Network Development

4-day (32 hours) classroom course

Are you interested in route network development but you believe that law courses are only for lawyers? Think again! This course has been developed for anyone that wants to learn about aviation law in the context of route development, and it will help you strengthen your understanding of the context and requirements of international air law, air service agreements, open skies agreements and traffic rights. Demonstrate sound skills in applying aviation law in the context of route development and opening of new destinations. Learn how to negotiate both public air law treaties and agreements needed for successful route and destination development.

Course code: LRC014VEEN01

Course format

• This classroom course provides 4 days (32 hours) of instruction delivered by an official IATA Instructor.
• Take this course at an IATA Training Center, Regional Training Partner, or on-demand as in-house training.
• Student performance will be based on an assessment.

Prerequisites

• Recommended level is Entry-level and Intermediate.
• The recommended level of language proficiency is ICAO Operational Level 4 for courses in English or the equivalent level for other languages.

How to register

• When you click the Register button, you will be directed to log in to your Training Account.
• Register early and save up to 25% at our Training Centers! Please read the Terms and Conditions for the early bird discount.

In-house training

To arrange in-house training for your company, please complete the in-house training request form or contact the Training Specialist in your region.

Upon completing this course, you will be able to:

• Summarize the key outcomes of the Chicago Convention 1944 and its importance for aviation
• Analyze and classify different scenarios against each Freedom of the Air
• Analyze bilateral air services and open skies agreements
• Describe the concepts and provisions of code sharing, interlining, operational leases and their respective agreements
• Negotiate air services and other agreements necessary for operating new routes and opening new destinations
• Summarize the formal requirements of flight operations and opening new routes / destinations

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

• Public international air law
  • The Chicago Convention 1944
  • Sovereignty and Freedoms of the Air
  • Bilateral and multilateral agreements on international air transportation (Open Skies)
  • Yamoussoukro Declaration 1999
• Airline cooperation for route expansion and development
  • Code sharing, interlining and leasing
  • Contract negotiation
  • Essential requirements
  • Contracting process
• Procedures and permits
  • Overflight permit and charges
  • Air operator permit
  • Crew and landing permit
  • Securing airport slots
  • Ground services agreements

Activities

• Case studies
• Group discussions
• Exercises

This course is recommended for:

• Airline managers and route developers
• Government officials involved in the air transport sector
• Aviation professionals in related fields seeking an understanding of the international aviation industry

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 70% or higher on all exercises and exams. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.