Aviation Law for Aerodromes
Aviation law comprises a wide range of rules and regulations, and compliance is crucial for the efficient planning and successful operation of an aerodrome. Due to the international nature of air traffic, supranational and international legal principles of aerodrome planning need to be considered as they build the foundation of any domestic legal system.
In this essential three-day training, participants will receive a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of international aviation law, regulatory frameworks, international bodies (such as ICAO, IATA and ACI) and their requirements, and strengthen their knowledge through industry case studies and practical discussions.
International law needs to be integrated into national legislation. Different countries interpret and incorporate international law in different ways. European Law is directly applicable and binding in all member states. Participants will learn about European aviation law as well as the structure and rulemaking procedures of the European Union. The course will provide participants with a sound understanding of the European framework regulation where common rules and essential requirements are laid out in a Basic Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2018/1139) and the more detailed technical specifications are described within implementing regulations.
Practical examples are used to familiarise the participants with the most important legal aspects related to aerodrome planning and operation. The course is aimed at airport planners and managers, airport operators, architects and employees of public authorities who wish to gain confidence in the interpretation and application of aviation law. It is a basic course for which no prior knowledge is required.
Course Details
Location:BerlinLanguage:English
Date:05.12. - 07.12.2023
Duration:3 days
Course Fee
For courses in Berlin:
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Course Content
International Aviation Law for Aerodromes
- Regulatory framework and international bodies
- International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
- International Air Transport Association (IATA)
- Airports Council International (ACI)
- The Chicago Convention
- Requirements for aerodrome planning and design
- ICAO Annex 14 – Aerodromes
- Standards and recommended practices
- Guidance material and manuals
- PANS Aerodrome
- ICAO Doc 9157 Aerodrome Design Manual
- ICAO Circular 305 Operation of New Larger Aeroplanes at Existing Aerodromes
- Integration of international law into domestic legal system
- Governing legally binding principles
- Drafting of aerodrome specifications (prescriptive, performance-based, hybrid regulation)
- Aerodrome Certification (ICAO Doc 9774 – Manual on Certification of Aerodromes
European Aviation Law for Aerodromes
- Regulatory bodies and airport-specific EU regulations
- European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
- EASA Basic Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2018/1139)
- Rules for Aerodromes (Regulation (EU) No 139/2014)
- Essential requirements for the planning and operation of an aerodrome
- Implementing Rules and delegated acts for aerodromes
- EASA Certification
- Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC) and Guidance material (GM)
- Deviation Acceptance and Action Documents (DAAD)
- Equivalent level of safety (ELOS)
- Special conditions (SC)
- EU airport noise (Regulation (EU) 598/2014)
- Runway safety and aeronautical data (Regulation (EU) 2020/2148)
- Apron management services (Regulation (EU) 2020/1234)
- Classification of runways (Regulation (EU) 2018/481)
Trainer
Martin Lenke
Martin is a seasoned aerodrome expert with more than 30 years of experience in concepting, planning, developing, operating and managing aerodromes as well as areas like ORAT, training or certification.
As a qualified lead auditor from IATA, accredited expert and facilitator for ICAO and IATA, he has conducted consulting and training projects around the globe and has lead aerodrome certification projects for some 15 airports.
Martin is an Aeronautical Engineer with a German Diploma from Berlin University, holds a Master’s Degree in Air Transport from Cranfield University and is a certified organisational advisor and coach. In his former professional responsibilities he acted as State aviation supervisor, Federal aircraft accident investigator (airports) and managed Frankfurt International’s airside operations and infrastructure.
Target Group
- Aerodrome designers, engineers, planners and operators
- Civil Aviation Authorities personnel
- Architects and civil engineers
- Governmental organisations and agencies
Course Location
Participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements. The accommodation and travel costs are at the charge of the participants. Please note that airsight does not perform any travel and hotel bookings for the participants. Rooms can however be booked directly by the participants by contacting the hotel.
The course fee includes the registration, training material and examination. For non-virtual courses, coffee breaks and business lunch are also included.
Organisational Details
The course hours are scheduled as follows:
first training day: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
mid-training days: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
last training day: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Coffee breaks and business lunch are included in the course fee. At the end of the course, all participants will receive an airsight certificate based on EASA training regulations, which is highly recognized throughout the aviation industry.
About airsight Training

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airsight operates an ISO 9001 certified Quality Management System and pursues the objective to provide high quality services that fully meet the clients’ needs.
Course Details
Location:In-houseLanguage:German / English
Duration:2 days
Course Content
International Aviation Law for Aerodromes
- Regulatory framework and international bodies
- International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
- International Air Transport Association (IATA)
- Airports Council International (ACI)
- The Chicago Convention
- Requirements for aerodrome planning and design
- ICAO Annex 14 – Aerodromes
- Standards and recommended practices
- Guidance material and manuals
- PANS Aerodrome
- ICAO Doc 9157 Aerodrome Design Manual
- ICAO Circular 305 Operation of New Larger Aeroplanes at Existing Aerodromes
- Integration of international law into domestic legal system
- Governing legally binding principles
- Drafting of aerodrome specifications (prescriptive, performance-based, hybrid regulation)
- Aerodrome Certification (ICAO Doc 9774 – Manual on Certification of Aerodromes
European Aviation Law for Aerodromes
- Regulatory bodies and airport-specific EU regulations
- European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
- EASA Basic Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2018/1139)
- Rules for Aerodromes (Regulation (EU) No 139/2014)
- Essential requirements for the planning and operation of an aerodrome
- Implementing Rules and delegated acts for aerodromes
- EASA Certification
- Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC) and Guidance material (GM)
- Deviation Acceptance and Action Documents (DAAD)
- Equivalent level of safety (ELOS)
- Special conditions (SC)
- EU airport noise (Regulation (EU) 598/2014)
- Runway safety and aeronautical data (Regulation (EU) 2020/2148)
- Apron management services (Regulation (EU) 2020/1234)
- Classification of runways (Regulation (EU) 2018/481)
Trainer
Dr. iur. Chehab Salih
Chehab holds a Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Potsdam and is specialised in International Aviation Law. Within his dissertation, he discussed legal questions that arise during the demonstration of compliance at aerodromes, also focusing on challenges states face when international requirements are integrated into national legislation.
An expert in airport operations and safety analyses, Chehab holds a Master’s degree in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from the Technical University of Berlin, with a focus on air traffic control procedures, flight operations, airport planning, and aerodynamics. Chehab has wide ranging global experience in assisting airports in developing innovative operational concepts for safe and efficient airside operations. This knowledge was gained during numerous audits and trainings he conducted on a worldwide basis. In addition, he focuses on various national research projects, for example for the German Ministry of Transport introducing SERA regulations in Germany (IFR flight operations in airspace G).
At airsight, Chehab is responsible for the conduction of aeronautical studies with regards to aerodrome operations, air traffic control, and airport planning, including numerous compliance check studies and analyses of threats regarding implementation of new wind turbines in aerodrome vicinity. Further, Chehab is responsible for aerial service at airsight, focusing on operations of drones at aerodromes. Currently, Chehab is supporting Changi airport during the conduction of the pilot safety case aiming to prove the safe introduction of the 3rd runway.
Target Group
- Aerodrome designers, engineers, planners and operators
- Civil Aviation Authorities personnel
- Architects and civil engineers
- Governmental organisations and agencies
Organisational Details
airsight offers this training course on request, worldwide. At the end of the course, all participants will receive an airsight certificate based on EASA training regulations, which is highly recognized throughout the aviation industry.
About airsight Training

airsight Training course quality
airsight operates an ISO 9001 certified Quality Management System and pursues the objective to provide high quality services that fully meet the clients’ needs.