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¾c=y=M ›y=Âi” ›ªÏ CIVIL AVIATION PROCLAMATION
¾›=ƒÄåÁ c=y=M ›y=Âi” vKYM×”” ¾lØ WHEREAS, it is desirable to consolidate and

Ø`' ¾›e}ÇÅ`' ¾‚¡’>¡“ ¾›S^` wnƒ uTÖ modernize the aviation laws to bring them to international
“Ÿ`“ ¾}hK ¾c=y=M ›y=Âi” lØØ` ”Ç=•` standards with a view to strengthening the regulatory,
uTÉ[Ó ÅI”’~ ¾}Öuk' ŸT”—¨Á© ¾J’ ¾c= Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority for better regulation of
y=M ›y=Âi” Y`¯ƒ” ¾Teð” õLÑAƒ” TTELƒ civil aviation to meet the needs for a safe, secure, regular,
”Ç=‰M ¾›y=Âi” QÑA‹” TªHÉ“ ²S“©“ Ÿ¯
efficient and economic civil aviation system;
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›y=Âi” É`Ïƒ uT>Á¨×†¨< Å[Í−‹“ }S^ß WHEREAS, aviation safety and regulation must be
MUÊ‹ SW[ƒ S}Óu` eLKuƒ“ ¾c=y=M ›y=Â undertaken in compliance with the standards and
i” ¾lØØ` }Óv`” TdÅÓ“ ¾TÁs`Ø ÉÑ~” recommended practices of the International Civil Aviation
SÅÑõ ”Ç=G<U Ÿ²=G< Ò` }ÁÁ»’ƒ ÁL†¨<” Organization and it is necessary to provide for the
K?KA‹ }Óva‹” TŸ“¨” uTeðKÑ<& promotion and continuous development of civil aviation
regulation and for other purposes incidental thereto;
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QÑ S”ÓYƒ ›”kê $5(1) SW[ƒ ¾T>Ÿ}K¨< NOW, THEREFORE, in accordance with Article
¨<ÍDM:: 55(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Democratic
Republic of Ethiopia, it is hereby proclaimed as follows:
¡õM ›”É
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PART ONE
1. ›ß` `°e GENERAL PROVISIONS
ÃI ›ªÏ “¾c=y=M ›y=Âi” ›ªÏ lØ` 1. Short Title

6)06/2‫ְך‬1” }wKA K=Öke Ã‹LM:: This Proclamation may be cited as the “Civil Aviation
Proclamation No 616/2008”.
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2. ƒ`ÕT@ 2. Definitions
¾nK< ›Ñvw K?L ƒ`ÑÁcÖ¨< "MJ’ In this Proclamation, unless the context otherwise
ue}k` u²=I ›ªÏ ¨<eØ& requires:
1/ &›ÅÒ& TKƒ ›”É c¨< u›¨<aፕL” KS 1/ “accident” means an occurrence associated with
H@É uTcw u›¨<aፕL” Ÿ}dð[uƒ Ñ>²? the operation of an aircraft, which takes place
ËUa eŸT>¨`ድuƒ É[e vK¨< Ñ>²? between the time any person boards the aircraft
¨<eØ Ÿ›¨<aፕL’< ”penc? Ò` Ó”–<’ƒ with the intention of flight until the time such
ÁK¨< J•' person has disembarked, in which:
G( u}ðØa U¡”Áƒ' u^c< ¨ÃU uK?KA‹ a) the person is injured as a result of:
c−‹ É`Ñ>ƒ U¡”Áƒ ¨ÃU KS”ÑÅ™‹
¨ÃU K›¨<aፕL” W^}™‹ ŸT>Ñv¨< x
¨<ß uÉwp c=Õ´ ከT>Åèuƒ Ñ<Çƒ
ue}k`'
(1) u›¨<aፕL’< ¨<eØ uSJ’<

(1) being in the aircraft;
(2) Ÿ›¨<aፕL’< ›"M ¨ÃU ከ›äፕL’<
ከ}Ñ’ÖK< ›"Lƒ Ò` ukØ uS’" (2) detached from the aircraft, or
"~' ¨ÃU
(3) KËƒ õ”Ç ukØ uSÒKÖ<' (3) direct exposure to jet blast;
¾T>ÁÒØS¨< Ñ<Çƒ' except when the injuries are from natural causes,
self inflicted or inflicted by other persons, or when
the injuries are to stowaways hiding outside the
K( uV}\ "¨<K=”Óe ¨ÃU ›v] ¡õKA‡ LÃ areas normally available to passengers and crew;
ከT>¨c” ¾V}` wMiƒ ¨ÃU u}iŸ`"]
›"K<' u›”‚“¨<' uÔT¨< ¨ÃU uõ_’< (b) the aircraft sustains damage or structural
LÃ ከT>Å`c wMiƒ ¨ÃU u¨<ß ›"K< failure which:
LÃ ከT>Å`c< ƒ””i kÇÇ−‹ ¨ÃU
e”Øq‹ ue}k` ¾›¨<aፕL’<”'
(1) adversely affects the structural
(1) ›"L© Ø”"_ ¨ÃU ¾u[^ wnƒ strength or performance of the
¾T>Ád×' “ aircraft; and
(2) would normally require major repair or

(2) ¾}ÑAÇ¨< ¡õM ŸvÉ ØÑ“ ”Ç= replacement of the affected component,
Å[ÓKƒ ¨ÃU ”Ç=K¨Ø ¾T>Áe except for engine failure or damage, when
ÑÉÉ' the damage is limited to the engine, its
የAውሮፕL” SÔÇƒ ¨ÃU SuLgƒ' cowlings or accessories or for damage
¨ÃU limited to propellers, wing tips, antennas,
tires or brakes failings or small dents or
puncture holes in the aircraft skin; or
N( ¾›¨<aፕL” SØóƒ ¨ÃU Ú`f
¾TÃÅ[euƒ SJ”' c) the aircraft is missing or is completely
’¨<& inaccessible.
2/ &›?`ÁM Y^& TKƒ ›”É” ›¨<aፕL” 2/ “aerial work” means an aircraft operation in which
”Å `h' Ó”v' ö„ T”dƒ' p¾d' an aircraft is used for specialized services such as
p˜ƒ' ðMÔ TÇ”' ¾›?`ÁM Te¨mÁ“ agriculture, construction, photography, surveying,
uSdcK< M¿ ›ÑMÓKA„‹ LÃ ¾T>ÁሰT^ observation and patrol, search and rescue or aerial
¾›¨<aፕL” *ፕ_i” ’¨<& advertisement;
3/ “aerodrome” means an area of land or water

3/ &›¨<aፕL” T[òÁ& TKƒ uS_ƒU J’ intended to be used wholly or in part for the
u¨<H LÃ uŸòMU J’ uS<K< K›¨<aፕL” landing, take-off, movement or servicing of
T[òÁ' S’h' S”kdkh ¨ÃU SÑMÑÁ aircraft and includes buildings, installations and
¾}ŸKK x c=J” u²=G< ¡MM ¨<eØ“ equipment on or adjacent to such area used for
u›ªd–< K’²=G< }Óva‹ ¾T>¨<K< Q”é these purposes;
−‹”' }sV‹”“ SX]Á−‹” ÃÚU
^M& 4/ “air carrier” means an air operator that engages in
the provision of transportation services by aircraft
4/ &¾›¾` ›ÕÕ»& TKƒ uSÅu— ¨ÃU for remuneration or hire, whether directly or
u‰`}` ukØ ¨ÃU kØ vMJ’ Ÿ=^Ã
indirectly by lease or other arrangements, on
¨ÃU uK?KA‹ eUU’„‹ u›¨<aፕL”
schedule or charter basis;
¾ƒ^”eþ`ƒ ›ÑMÓKA„‹” u¡õÁ ¨ÃU
uŸ=^Ã KSeÖƒ ¾}cT^ ¾›¾` *ፕ_}`
’¨<&
5/ “aircraft” means any vehicle that can derive
support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the
5/ &›¨<aፕL”& TKƒ uÖð` ¨<eØ u›¾`
KS”dðõ ¾T>Áe‹K¨<” ÉÒõ ŸS_~ air other than the reactions of the air against the
Ñê dÃJ”' Ÿ›¾\ G<’@ ¾T>ÁÑ˜ T”— earth's surface;
¨<U u^] SX]Á ’¨<&
6/ “aircraft engine” means any engine used, or
6/ &¾›¨<aፕL” V}`& TKƒ uØpU LÃ intended to be used, for propulsion of aircraft and
¾ªK ¨ÃU K=¨<M ¾cu ¾›¨<aፕL’< includes all parts, appurtenances and accessories
T”kdkh V}`“ T“†¨<U ¾²=G< ¡õM“ thereof other than propellers;
›"M c=J” ¨<MwMu=ƒ” ›ÃÚUÙ&
7/ “aircraft operator” means any person engaged in
7/ &¾›¨<aፕL” *ø_}`& TKƒ u›¨<aፕL” an aircraft operation;
*ፕ_i” ¾}cT^ T”—¨<U c¨< ’¨<&
8/ “air navigation” means the operation of guiding an
8/ &የAየር “y=Ñ@i”& TKƒ ›¨<aፕL”” Ÿ›”É aircraft from one place to another, and includes the
x ¨Å K?L x SU^ƒ c=J”' ›¨<a fixing of the position of an aircraft;
ፕL’< u›¾` LÃ vK Ñ>²? ƒ¡¡K— x¨<”
¾T¨p }Óv`” ÃÚU^M&
9/ “air navigation facility” means any area, lights,
9/ &¾›¾` “y=Ñ@i” SÑMÑÁ& TKƒ ›¨<ሮፕL” apparatus or equipment for disseminating weather
c=u`' c=Á`õ ¨ÃU c=’d KSq×Ö` information, signaling, radio directional finding,
¾T>ÁÑKÓM T”—¨Á ¨ÃU ¾_Ç=Ä landing and take-off of aircraft;
SÑ“— SX]Á ¨ÃU T”—¨<U K?L
SÑMÑÁ ’¨<&
10/ ''air route” means the airspace designated by the
0/ &¾u[^ SeS`& TKƒ uvKYM×’< K›¾` Authority for air navigation;
“y=Ñ@i” ¾}SÅu ¾›¾` ¡MM ’¨<&
11/ "air service" means an air transport service or an
01/ &¾›¾` ›ÑMÓKAƒ& TKƒ uSÅu—’ƒU J’ aerial work service, whether regular or casual;
›Mö ›Mö ¾T>cØ ¾›¾` ƒ^”eþ`ƒ
¨ÃU ¾›?`ÁM Y^ ›ÑMÓKAƒ ’¨<&
12/ “air traffic control service” means provision of
02/ &¾›¾` ƒ^ò¡ lØØ` ›ÑMÓKAƒ& TKƒ
service to prevent collisions between aircrafts or
›¨<aፕL” Ÿ›¨<aፕL” ¨ÃU Ÿ›Å“nò with obstructions, and for expediting and
’Ñ` Ò` Óßƒ ”ÇÃÅèuƒ“ ¾›¾`
maintaining of an orderly flow of air traffic;
ƒ^ò¡ ”penc? uT>Ñv ”Ç="H@É“
”Ç=Öup ¾TÉ[Ó ›ÑMÓKAƒ ’¨<&
03/ &Ku[^ wl SJ”& TKƒ uvKYM×’< u} 13/ “airworthiness” means the ability of an aircraft,
¨c’¨< SW[ƒ ›”É ›¨<aፕL” Ÿ›eðLÑ> with all its necessary components and
›"L© ¡õKA‡“ }Ñ×T> °n−‡ Ò` }Ó accessories, to perform its function satisfactorily
v\” uum G<’@ TŸ“¨” S‰M ’¨<& as determined by the Authority;
04/ &›ፕK=Á”e& TKƒ uu[^ LÃ LK ›¨<aፕL” 14/ ''appliances'' means instruments, equipment,
“y=Ñ@i”' *ø_i” ¨ÃU lØØ` ¾T>ÁÑKÓK< apparatus, parts or accessories which are used or
¨ÃU KTÑMÑM ¾kÆ SX]Á−‹' °n−‹' intended to be used, in the navigation, operation
SÑMÑÁ−‹' ¾›¨<aýL” ¡õKA‹ ¨ÃU }Ñ
×T> ›"Lƒ c=J’<' û^g<„‹”“ ¾›¨<aýL’<' or control of aircraft in flight including
¾V}a‡ ¨ÃU ¾¨<MwK=u=„‡ ¡õKA‹ ÁMJ’< parachutes and communication equipment and
uu[^ ¨pƒ Ÿ›¨<aýL’< Ò` ¾}ÑÖS< ¨ÃU any other mechanism installed in or attached to
¾}ÁÁ²< ¾SÑ“— SX]Á−‹”“ K?KA‹ Y` aircraft during flight, and which are not parts of
¯„‹” ÃÚU ^M& aircraft, aircraft engines or propellers;
#
05/ ¾}k’c ´p}— ¾Ÿõ SKÁÁ ¾›¾` ¡MM$
TKƒ uk×“¨< ¾›¾` “y=Ñ@i” eUU’ƒ SW
15/ “reduced vertical separation minimum airspace”
means airspace where, based on regional air
[ƒ u›¨<aፕL•‹ S"ŸM ¾3) T@ƒ` ¨ÃU
navigation agreement, a vertical separation
የ1ሺ ÝT SKÁÁ }Óv^© ¾J’uƒ ¾›¾`
¡MM ’¨<:: minimum of 300 meter or 1000 feet applies ;
06/ &¾›y=Âi” vKS<Á& TKƒ ¾c=y=M ›y=Â 16/ “aviation personnel” means any individual who
i”” *ፕ_i” ¨ÃU ¾‚¡’>¡ }Óv` ¾T>Á carries out a civil aviation operational or
Ÿ“¨<” T”—¨¡’ƒ ¨ÃU uu[^ W^}™‹ ›vM’ƒ command, pilot, mechanic or member of the
¾T>W^ ¨ÃU ›¨<aፕL’<” uu[^ LÃ crew, or who navigates an aircraft while the
ÁK ¾T>S^ T”—¨<”U c¨<& aircraft is underway;
K( u›¨<aፕL”' u›¨<aፕL” V}a‹ ¨ÃU b) any individual in charge of the inspection or

¨<MwMu=„‹ ¨ÃU ›ፕK=Á”f‹ ¾‚¡’>¡ maintenance of aircraft, aircraft engines or
lØØ` ¨ÃU ØÑ“ }Óv` LÃ uLò’ƒ propellers or appliances; or
¾T>c^ T”—¨<”U c¨<' ¨ÃU
N( uu[^ }q××]’ƒ' ¾›¾` ƒ^ò¡ c) any individual who serves in the capacity of
}q××] ¨ÃU u›¨<aፕL” Ç=eû†` flight controller, air traffic controller or
S¢””’ƒ ¾T>c^ T”—¨<”U c¨<' aircraft dispatcher officer;
ÃÚU^M&
17/ “civil aireraft” means aircraft other than state
07/ &c=y=M ›¨<aፕL”& TKƒ T”—¨<U ¾S” aircraft;
Óeƒ ÁMJ’ K?L ›¨<aፕL” ’¨<&
08/ &¾”ÓÉ u[^& ¨ÃU &¾”ÓÉ ›¾` 18/ “commercial flight” or “Commercial air
ƒ^”eþ`ƒ& TKƒ S”ÑÅ™‹”' ß’ƒ” transport” means an aircraft operation involving
¨ÃU þe” u¡õÁ ¨ÃU uŸ=^Ã the transport of passengers, cargo or mail for
¾T>ÁSLMe ¾›¨<aፕL” *ø_i” ’¨<& remuneration or hire;
09/ &¾u[^ ›vM& TKƒ uu[^ LÃ vK ›¨<a 19/ “crew member” means a person assigned by the
ፕL” ¨<eØ ¾}¨c’< }Óva‹” ”Ç= operator to perform specific duties in aircraft in
ÁŸ“¨<” u*ፕ_}\ ¾}SÅu c¨< ’¨<& flight;
!/ &›ÅÑ— ¡MM& TKƒ u›”É u}¨c’ ¾›¾` 20/ “danger area” means an airspace of defined
¡MM“ ¾}¨c’ Ñ>²? ¨<eØ K›¨<aፕL” dimensions within which activities dangerous to
u[^ ›ÅÑ— ¾J’< ”penc?−‹ ¾T>"H@ the flight of aircraft may exist at specified times;
Æuƒ ›"vu= ’¨<&
!1/ &›ÅÑ— °n& TKƒ u›¾` uT>ÕÕúƒ 21/ “dangerous goods” means goods capable of
¨pƒ KÖ?“' Ku[^ ÅI”’ƒ ¨ÃU posing risk to health, safety or property when
K”w[ƒ ›eÑ> G<’@” ¾T>ðØ` T”—¨Ÿ“¨” ¾›¾` TSLKe }Óv` ’¨<&
23/ “Ethiopian aircraft” means any aircraft registered
!3/ &¾›=ƒÄåÁ ›¨<a–L”& TKƒ u›=ƒÄåÁ in Ethiopia;
¾}S²Ñu T”—¨ uJ’<
operation of an aircraft during a flight duty
}Óva‹ LÃ ¾}SÅu ðnÉ ÁK¨< ¾u[^
W^}— ’¨<& period;
!5/ &¾u[^ ¨pƒ& TKƒ ›”É ¾u[^ W^} 25/ “flight duty period” means the total time from the
™‹ ›vM Y^¨<” ŸT>ËUùƒ Ñ>²? ËUa moment a flight crewmember commences duty
›”É” u[^ ¨ÃU }ŸÃ u[^−‡” to the moment the he is relieved of all duties
›Ö“pq ŸG<KJ”uƒ having completed such flight or series of flights;
ÁK¨< Ñ>²? ’¨<&
!6/ &¾¨<ß ›Ñ` ›¨<aፕL”& TKƒ u›=ƒÄåÁ 26/ “foreign aircraft” means any aircraft not
¨<eØ ÁM}S²Ñu T”—¨<U ›¨<aፕL” registered in Ethiopia;
’¨<&
!7/ &¾¨<ß ›Ñ` ›¾` ›ÕÕ»& TKƒ u›=ƒÄ 27/ “foreign air carrier” means an air carrier, not
åÁ Ó³ƒ ¨ÃU ¾›¾` ¡MM ¨<eØ u”ÓÉ being an Ethiopian air operator engaged in
›¾` ƒ^”eþ`ƒ }Óv` LÃ ¾}cT^ commercial air transport operations within the
›=ƒÄåÁ© ÁMJ’ ¾›¾` ›ÕÕ» ’¨<& borders or airspace of Ethiopia;
!8/ &ÖpLL ¾›y=Âi” ›ÑMÓKAƒ& TKƒ u¡õÁ

¨ÃU uŸ=^Ã ከT>cØ SÅu—“ SÅu— 28/ “general aviation services” means all civil aviation
"MJ’ ¾›¾` ƒ^”eþ`ƒ *ø_i” ¨<Ü operations other than scheduled air services and
ÁK ¾c=y=M ›y=Âi” ›ÑMÓKAƒ ’¨<& non-scheduled air transport operations for
remuneration and hire;
!9/ &uu[^ LÃ& TKƒ S”ÑÅ™‹ Ÿ}dð\ 29/ “in flight” means at any time from the moment
u%EL ¾›¨<aፕL’< ¾¨<ß ua‹ ከT>²Ñ<uƒ when the external doors of an aircraft are closed
Ñ>²? ËUa ua‡ S”ÑÅ™‡” KT^Ñõ following embarkation until the moment when
eŸT>Ÿð~uƒ É[e ÁK Ñ>²? ’¨<& vM} any such door is opened for disembarkation;
Öuk G<’@ KT[õ uT>ÑÅÉuƒ Ñ>²? Ó” in the case of forced landing, the flight shall be
¾T>SKŸ†¨< vKYM×“ƒ K›¨<aፕL’<“ deemed to continue until the competent
u›¨<aፕL’< ¨<eØ LK< c−‹“ ”w[ƒ authorities take over responsibility for the
Lò’ƒ eŸ T>ëÆuƒ Ñ>²? É[e u[^¨< aircraft and for the persons and property aboard;
”ÅkÖK ÃqÖ^M&
"/ &›KU ›kõ ›¾` ƒ^”eþ`ƒ& TKƒ 30/ “international air transportation” means
Ÿ}¨c’ ¾›=ƒÄåÁ x ¨Å }¨c’ ¾¨<ß transportation by air between a place in Ethiopia
›Ñ` x ¨ÃU Ÿ›=ƒÄåÁ }’e„ u¨<ß and a place outside thereof, or from and to a
HÑ` uT[õ ¨Å ›=ƒÄåÁ ¾T>Å[Ó ¾›¾`
place in Ethiopia with a stopping outside
ƒ^”eþ`ƒ ’¨<&
thereof;
"1/ &›³» ûÃKƒ& TKƒ ›¨<aፕL’< uu[^ 31/ “pilot-in-command” means the pilot responsible
LÃ ÁK K›¨<aፕL’< *ፕ_i”“ ÅI”’ƒ for the in flight operation and safety of the
Lò ¾J’ ûÃKƒ ’¨<& aircraft;
"2/ &¾ÓM ¾›¾` ›ÑMÓKAƒ& TKƒ ›”É” ›¨< 32/ “private air service” means the use of an aircraft
aፕL” KvKu?~ ØpU w‰ TªM TKƒ for the exclusive use of its owner;
’¨<&
"3/ &vKÑÅw x& TKƒ ›”Ç”É ÑÅx‹” uT 33/ “restricted area” means an airspace of defined
¡u` ›¨<aፕL” ”Ç=u` }ðpÊ ¾}ŸKK dimensions within which the flight of an aircraft
¾›¾` ¡MM ’¨<& is restricted in accordance with certain specified
conditions;
"4/ &¾SKª¨Ý °n& TKƒ u›¨<a–L”' u›¨<a– 34/ “international air transportation” means
L” V}`' u¨<MwK=u=„‡ ¨ÃU ›ፕK=Á”e transportation by air between a place in
LÃ KSÓÖU ¨ÃU KSÖkU ¾} ²ÒË J• Ethiopia and a place outside thereof, or from
u¨p~ Ó” ÁM}ÑÖS ¨ÃU u’²=G< LÃ
ÁM}ÁÁ² T“†¨<U °n c=J” u›¨<a–L” LÃ and to a place in Ethiopia with a stopping
KSÓÖU ¾}²ÒË ¾›¨<aፕL” V}`” ¨ÃU outside thereof;
¨<MwK=u=ƒ” ›ÃÚUÙ&
"5/ &¾S”ÓYƒ ›¨<a–L”& TKƒ K¨ 35/ “state aircraft” means any aircraft that is used for
Å^©' KþK=e' KÑ<U\¡ ¨ÃU KK?L military, police, customs or other law
¾QÓ TeðçT>Á ›ÑMÓKAƒ ¾T>¨<M T”— enforcement services of a state;
¨<U ›¨<aፕL” ’¨<&
36/ “Convention” means the Convention on
"6/ &¢”y?”i”& TKƒ .›?.› Ç=c?Uu` 7 k” International Civil Aviation signed at Chicago
09)#4 uˆ"Ô ¾}ð[S¨< ¾¯KU ›kõ on December 7, 1944 and includes;
¾c=y=M ›y=Âi” ¢”y?”i” c=J”'
G( u¢”y?”i’< ›”kê (4(G) SW[ƒ a) any amendment to the Conventiion which

Y^ LÃ ¾ªK“ u›=ƒÄåÁ ¾ìÅk has entered into force under Article 94 (a)
T”—¨<”U ¾¢”y?”i’< ThhÁ' of the Conventiion and has been ratified by
Ethiopia;
K( u¢”y?”i’< ›”kê ( SW[ƒ }kvÃ
’ƒ ÁÑ– T”—¨<”U }kêL ¨ÃU b) any annex or amendment thereto accepted
¾²=G< ThhÁ”' “ under Article 90 of the Conventiion; and
N( u¢”y?”i’< ›”kê "7 SW[ƒ c) the international standards and
u›KU ›kõ c=y=M ›y=Âi” É`Ïƒ recommended practices from time to time
SW[ƒ u¾Ñ>²?¨< }kvÃ’ƒ ÁÑ–<“
accepted and amended by the International
¾}hhK< ¯KU ›kõ Å[Í−‹”“ }S
^ß’ƒ ÁL†¨< ›câ‹”' Civil Aviation Organization pursuant to
ÃÚU^M& Article 37 of the Convention;
"7/ &›Ò×T>& TKƒ Ÿ›¨<aፕL” ›ÅÒ K?L 37/ “incident” means an occurrence, owther than an
accident, associated with the operation of an
¾›¨<aፕL” ”penc?” ÅI”’ƒ ¾T>Án
¨<e ¨ÃU K=Án¨<e ¾T>‹M ¡e}ƒ ’¨<& aircraft, which affects or could affect the safety
of operation;
"8/ &¾}ŸKŸK x& TKƒ ›¨<aፕL” ”ÇÃu 38/ “prohibited area” means an airspace of defined
ùƒ }ë• ¾}ŸKK ¾›¾` ¡MM ’¨<& dimensions within which the flight of an
aircraft is prohibited;
"9/ &TêÅp& TKƒ ÃI ›ªÏ KvKYM×’< 39/ “validation” means the written acceptance of an
ucÖ¨< YM×” SW[ƒ S¨cÉ uT>Ñv¨< action of the civil aviation authority of another
ÙÍ Uƒ¡ uK?L ›Ñ` ¾c=y=M ›y=Âi” country in lieu of an action that this
vKYM×” ¾}¨cÅ ÙÍ” uêOõ Proclamation assigns to the Authority;
SkuM ’¨<::
#/ &ƒ°³´ ¨ÃU Y`¯ƒ& TKƒ u²=I ›ªÏ 40/ “order or rule“ means a written directive of the
SW[ƒ ¨ÃU u›ªÌ uT>¨× Å”w Authority issued under this Proclamation or
SW[ƒ uvKYM×’< ¾T>¨× ¾êOõ regulations issued hereunder;
SS]Á ’¨<&
41/ “regulations” means any regulations issued
#1/ &Å”w& TKƒ T”—¨<U u²=I ›ªÏ
under this Proclamation;
SW[ƒ ¾¨× Å”w ’¨<&
42/ “contracting state” means a state that is a party
#2/ &›vM ›Ñ`& TKƒ ¾ˆ"ÑA ¢”y?”i” }ªªÃ
¨Ñ” ¾J’ ›Ñ` ’¨<& to the Chicago Convention;
#3/ &›=ƒÄåÁ© ²?Ò& TKƒ 43/ “Ethiopian national” means
G( ›=ƒÄåÁ© ²?Ó’ƒ ÁK¨< ÓKcw' a) an individual who has Ethiopian

nationality;
K( ›vL~ G<K< ›=ƒÄåÁ© ²?Ò ¾J’<uƒ
i`¡“' ¨ÃU b) a partnership of which each member is a
national of Ethiopia; or
N( u›=ƒÄåÁ QÓ SW[ƒ ¾}ssS“
¾}S²Ñu ¾”ÓÉ TIu`' c) a company created registered under the
’¨<&
#4/ &T>’>e‚`& ¨ÃU &T>’>eƒ`& TKƒ ”Åp 44/ “Ministry” or “Minister” means the Ministry or
ÅU }Ÿ}K< ¾ƒ^”eþ`ƒ“ SÑ“— T>’>e Minister of Transport and Communications;
‚` ¨ÃU T>’>eƒ` ’¨<&
#5/ &vKYM×”& TKƒ ¾›=ƒÄåÁ c=y=M 45/ “Authority” meand the Ethiopian Civil Aviation
›y=Âi” vKYM×” ’¨<& Authority;
#6/ &c¨<& TKƒ ¾}ðØa c¨< ¨ÃU uQÓ 46/ “person” means a natural or juridical person;
¾c¨<’ƒ Swƒ ¾}cÖ¨< ›"M ’¨<&
3. ¾}ðíT>’ƒ ¨c” 3. Scope of Application
1/ ÃI ›ªÏ uT>Ÿ}K<ƒ LÃ }ðíT> ÃJ“M& 1/ This Proclamation shall be applicable to:
G( u›=ƒÄåÁ vK< ¾c=y=M ›¨<aፕL” a) civil aerodromes in Ethiopia;

T[òÁ−‹&
K( u›=ƒÄåÁ ¨<eØ u}ssS< ¨ÃU b) air services and general aviation services
uT>W\ ›¾` ›ÑMÓKAƒ “ ¾ÖpLL operators established or operating in Ethiopia;
›y=Âi” ›ÑMÓKAƒ cÜ É`Ï„‹&
N( uvKYM×’< u}S²Ñu T”—¨Ñ˜ ¾¨<ß ›Ñ` ›¨<aፕL”& territory;
W( uvKYM×’< ðnÉ u}c×†¨< ¾›y= e) aviation personnel and training schools

Âi” vKS<Á−‹“ TcMÖ— ƒUI certified by the Authority;
`ƒ u?„‹&
[( u›=ƒÄåÁ ¨<eØ u›¨<aፕL”“ u›¨< f) enterprises operating in Ethiopia in the

aፕL” SKª¨Ý−‹ ¨ÃU ›"KA‹ design, manufacture, maintenance, repair and
Ç=³Ã”' õw["' Édƒ' ØÑ““ Th modification of aircraft and aircraft parts or
hM }Óv` LÃ u}cT\ É`Ï„‹& components; and
c( u›=ƒÄåÁ vK< ¾›¾` “y=Ñ@i” g) air navigation facilities and services in

óc=K=+−‹“ ›ÑMÓKA„‹:: Ethiopia.
2/ u²=I ›ªÏ SW[ƒ uT>¨× Å”w uK?L

›"D%E” "M}¨c’ ue}k` ÃI ›ªÏ 2/ This Proclamation shall not apply to state aircraft,
uS”ÓYƒ ›¨<aýL” LÃ }ðéT>’ƒ unless otherwise provided by regulation issued
›Ã•[¨<U:: hereunder.
3/ u²=I ›”kê ”®<e ›”kê (1) ¾}Å’ÑÑ¨< 3/ Notwithstanding the provisions of sub-article (1) of this
u=•Ù' T>’>e‚\ ŸvKYM×’< uT>k` Article, the Ministry, acting on the recommendation of
wKƒ HXw LÃ }SY`„ ¢”y?”i’<” the Authority, may, by agreement made with the
SW[ƒ uTÉ[Ó አÓvw "K¨< ¾¨<ß ›?a appropriate foreign aeronautical authority under the
•+"M vKYM×” Ò` uT>Å[Ó eUU’ƒ' Chicago Convention:
G( u¨<ß ›Ñ` *ø_}` ›T"Ã’ƒ *ø

_ƒ ¾T>Å[Ó u›=ƒÄåÁ ¾}S²Ñu a) transfer to the concerned civil aviation
›¨<aፕL”” ›eSM¡„ ¾vKYM× authority of another country all or part of
’<” Lò’„‹ uS<K< ¨ÃU uŸòM the Authority’s responsibilities for an
KT>SKŸ}¨< ¾¨<ß ›Ñ` ¾c=y=M Ethiopian registered aircraft operated by a
›y=Âi” vKYM×” KTe}LKõ' foreign operator; or
¨ÃU
K( u›=ƒÄåÁ *ፕ_}` *ø_ƒ ¾T>Å[ b) vest in the Authority all or part of the
Ó” u¨<ß ›Ñ` ¾}S²Ñu ›¨<aፕL” responsibilities of the civil aviation authority
›eSM¡„ ¾S´Òu=¨<” ›Ñ` ¾c=y=M of another country for an aircraft registered
›y=Âi” vKYM×” Lò’„‹ uS<K<
by that country and operated by an Ethiopian
¨ÃU uŸòM KvKYM×’< SeÖƒ'
operator.
Ã‹LM::
¡õM G<Kƒ
¾c=y=M ›y=Âi” ›e}ÇÇ` PART TWO
U°^õ ›”É ADMINISTRATION OF CIVIL AVIATION
eKT>’>e‚\ YM×”“ Lò’ƒ CHAPTER ONE
POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE MINISTRY
4. ¾T>’>e‚\ Lò’„‹ 4. Responsibilities of the Ministry
T>’>e‚\' The Ministry shall be responsible for:
1/ c=y=M ›y=Âi”” ¾T>SKŸ~ ¾þK=c= 1/ all policy issues relating to civil aviation;
Ñ<ÇÄ‹”'
2/ uc=y=M ›y=Âi” c=e}U ¨<eØ ¾c=y=M 2/ promotion of safety and security standards within
›y=Âi”” ÅI”’ƒ“ c?Ÿ<]+ TdÅÓ”' the civil aviation system;
3/ hearing and giving final decision on any

3/ KvKYM×’< SðçU ¾T>Ñv†¨<” ¡õÁ−‹ complaint regarding fees payable to the
u}SKŸ} ¾T>k`w ›u?~” SÙa Authority; and
¾SÚ[h ¨<X’@ SeÖƒ”' “
4/ generally, for monitoring the performance and
4/ u›ÖnLÃ vKYM×’< }Óva‡”“ Lò’„ proper discharge by the Authority of its duties
‡” u›Óvu< S¨×~”“ SðçS<” Sq× and responsibilities.
Ö`”'
uT>SKŸƒ Lò’„‹ Ã•\uM::
5. Emergency Powers
5. ¾›e†£Ã Ñ>²? YM×”
1/ In the case of a state of emergency declared by
the Government, the Ministry may by order,
1/ uS”ÓYƒ ¾›e†"DÃ Ñ>²? ›ªÏ c=¨Ï
prohibit absolutely or restrict subject to such
T>’>e‚\ T”—¨<U ›¨<aፕL” ¨ÃU ¾}¨c’<
conditions as may be contained in the order, the
¯Ã’ƒ ›¨<aፕL•‹ uT”—¨ÑKè over Ethiopia or any portion thereof.
G<’@−‹ SW[ƒ ÑÅw K=ÁÅ`Ó Ã‹LM::
2/ Subject to the delegation of powers by the
2/ በመንግሥት በሚሰጥ ውክልና መሠረት T>’>e‚\ Government, the Ministry may, upon making a
¾›e†"DÃ Ñ>²? G<’@ S•\” "[ÒÑÖ ¾›e finding that an emergency exists, exempt by
†"DÃ Ñ>²? G<’@¨<” KSssU uT>Áe‹M general or special order, any aircraft or class of
SÖ” u›ÖnLÃ ¨ÃU uM¿ ƒ°³´ T”— aircrafts or persons from any provision of this
¨<”U ›¨<aፕL” ¨ÃU u›”É UÉw Proclamation on specific occasions to the extent
¾T>"}~ ›¨<aፕL•‹” ¨ÃU c−‹” necessary to respond to the emergency.
K}¨c’ ¨pƒ ŸT”—¨<U ¾›ªÌ É”ÒÑ@
’í K=ÁÅ`Ó Ã‹LM::
3/ No compensation shall be payable by reason of
3/ u²=I ›”kê ”®<e ›”kê (2) SW[ƒ the operation of an order under sub-article (2) of
¾}LKð ƒ°³´ uSðçS< ¨ÃU uƒ°³²< this Article or any steps taken in good faith there
SW[ƒ up” Mx“ u}¨cÆ ÙÍ−‹ under.
U¡”Áƒ U”U ¯Ã’ƒ "X ›ÃŸðMU::
6. Delegation of Powers
6. ¾YM×” ¨<¡M“
1/ The Ministry may delegate to the Authority part of
1/ T>’>e‚\ u²=I ›ªÏ ¾}Å’ÑÑ<ƒ” YM×”“ its powers and responsibilities provided for under
Lò’~” uŸòM KvKYM×’< u¨<¡M“ this Proclamation.
K=Áe}LMõ Ã‹LM::
2/ The Authority shall, when acting pursuant to any
2/ }n^’> Te[Í ŸK?K ue}k`' vKYM×’< delegation under this Article, be presumed to be
u²=I ›”kê ¾}cÖ¨<” ¨<¡M“ uY^ LÃ acting in accordance with the terms of the
c=Á¨<M ¾T>ðêT†¨< }Óva‹ u¨<¡M“¨<
delegation in the absence of proof to the contrary.
SW[ƒ ”Å}ðçS< ÃqÖ^M::
U°^õ G<Kƒ CHAPTER TWO

eK›=ƒÄåÁ c=y=M › y = Â i ” v K Y M × ” THE ETHIOPIAN CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY
7. Re-establishment
7. ”ÅÑ“ eKSssU
1/ The Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority is hereby
1/ ¾›=ƒÄåÁ c=y=M ›y=Âi” vKYM×” ¾^c< re-established as an autonomous government
¾QÓ c¨<’ƒ ÁK¨< ¾S”ÓYƒ SY]Á agency having its own legal personality.
u?ƒ J• u²=I ›ªÏ ”ÅÑ“ }slTEM::
2/ The Authority shall be accountable to the
2/ vKYM×’< }Ö]’~ KT>’>e‚\ ÃJ“M:: Ministry.
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8. Head Office
8. ª“ SY]Á u?ƒ
The Authority shall have its head office in Addis
¾vKYM×’< ª“ SY]Á u?ƒ u›Ç=e ›uv J• Ababa and may establish branch offices elsewhere, as
p`”Ýõ SY]Á u?„‹” ”Å›eðLÑ>’~ uK? may be necessary.
KA‹ x−‹ K=ÁssU Ã‹LM::
9. Objectives
9. ¯LT
The objectives of the Authority shall be:
vKYM×’< ¾T>Ÿ}K<ƒ ¯LT−‹ Ã•\M&
1/ to promote and maintain an efficient and
1/ kM×ó“ ›=ŸA•T>Á© ¾›¾` ›ÑMÓKAƒ“ economical civil air service and general aviation
ÖpLL ¾›y=Âi” ›ÑMÓKAƒ ”Ç=•` ¾T service system and to ensure the provision of
É[Ó“ ¾›¾` ›ÑMÓKAƒ Å”’ƒ uŸõ}—
highly secure and safe air service;
G<’@ SÖul” ¾T[ÒÑØ&
2/ to develop domestic and international air
2/ ¾›Ñ` ¨<eØ“ ¾¯KU ›kõ ¾›¾` TSLKh
SeSa‹ ”Ç=²[Ñ<“ ›e}TT˜“ ²Ko transportation networks and to ensure a reliable
ÁK¨< ¾›¾` ›ÑMÓKAƒ ”Ç=•` ¾TÉ[Ó& and sustainable air transport system;
3/ ¾c=y=M ›y=Âi” QÑA‹”' Å”x‹”“ SS 3/ to implement and enforce laws, regulations and
]Á−‹” ”Ç=G<U ›=ƒÄåÁ }ªªÃ ¨Ñ” directives relating to civil aviation as well as
¾J’‹v†¨<” ¯KU ›kõ eUU’„‹ }Óv treaties to which Ethiopia is a party.
^© ¾TÉ[Ó“ ¾TeŸu`::
10. Powers and Duties
0. YM×”“ }Óv`
The Authority shall have the powers and duties to:
vKYM×’< ¾T>Ÿ}K<ƒ YM×”“ }Óv^ƒ
Ã•\M&
1/ regulate the legality of manufacturing, possession,
1/ ¾T”—¨<”U ›¨<aፕL” Sðw[¡' vKÃµ operation, sale, import and export of any aircraft;
’ƒ' uY^ LÃ SªM' iÁß' ¨Å
GÑ` ”Ç=Ñv SÅ[Ó ¨Å ¨<ß ›Ñ` SL¡
QÒ© SJ’<” Ãq×Ö^M& 2/ license aviation personnel;
2/ K›y=Âi” vKS<Á−‹ ¾Y^ ðnÉ

Ãc×M&
3/ inspect, license and regulate aerodromes;
3/ ¾›¨<aፕL” T[òÁ−‹” ÃS[U^M'
¾Yራ ðnÉU Ãc×M' Ãq×Ö^M&
4/ provide air traffic, navigation, aeronautical
4/ u›=ƒÄåÁ ¾›¾` ¡MM ¨<eØ“ Ÿ›=ƒÄåÁ communication and information services within
¾›¾` ¡MM ¨<ß ¾›¾` ƒ^ò¡' ¾“y= and outside the Ethiopian airspace;
Ñ@i”' ¾›?a•+"M SÑ“—“ S[Í ›ÑMÓ
KA„‹” Ãc×M&
5/ license and regulate the operators of air service
5/ K›¾` ›ÑMÓKAƒ“ KÖpLL ¾›y=Âi” ›ÑM and general aviation services;
ÓKAƒ cÜ−‹ ¾Y^ ðnÉ Ãc×M'
Ãq×Ö^M&
6/ revoke or suspend any license or certificate for
good cause;
6/ T”—¨<”U ¾Y^ ðnÉ ¨ÃU ¾Ue¡`
¨[kƒ uum U¡”Áƒ ÃW`³M ¨ÃU
ÁÓÇM&
7/ determine the conditions under which passengers,
goods and mail may be transported in aircraft;
7/ S”ÑÅ™‹' °n−‹“ þe−‹ u›Ãa
ፕL” ¾T>ÕÕ²<uƒ” G<’@ Ãë“M&
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8/ ¾›y=Âi” ›=”Æeƒ] eKT>ÁÉÓuƒ G<’@ 8/ conduct research with regard to the development
UÙ` Á"H@ÇM' ፕL”“ ፕaÓÛ of aviation industry in Ethiopia, prepare plans and
Á²ÒÍM' ¾›¾` ¡MK<”“ K?KA‹ Ÿ›y=Âi” programmes and formulate policy for the use of
Ò` ¾}ÁÁ²< ýaË¡„‹ ØpU LÃ navigable airspace and other projects relating to
eKT>¨<K<uƒ G<’@ SS]Á Á²ÒÍM& aviation;
9/ ¾›¨<aፕL” u[^ ¾T>"H@Év†¨<” Y`¯„ 9/ prescribe air traffic rules and standards governing
‹“ Å[Í−‹ Á¨×M& the flight of aircraft;
0/ KQ´w ¾T>cÖ¨< ¾›¾` ›ÑMÓKAƒ ÅI”’~ 10/ ensure that the provision of air transport service
¾}Öuk' wl“ ¾}TEL SJ’<” Á[ÒÓ to the public is safe, expeditious and adequate;
×M&
01/ T“†¨<”U ¾c=y=M ›¨<aፕL” Ÿ’Sw~ 11/ register any civil aircraft and any right relating
ÃS²ÓvM' ¾SKÁ UM¡ƒ Ãc×M' ¾›Ã thereto; assign registration marks; issue aircraft
aፕL” ¾U´Ñv Ue¡` ¨[kƒ Ãc×M' registration certificate, issue airworthiness
¾u[^ wl’ƒ Ue¡` ¨[kƒ Ãc×M' certificates; specify the type of service to which
›¨<aፕL’< ¾T>¨<Muƒ” }Óv` Ãë“M' the aircraft is to be used; prescribe conditions as
›¨<aፕL’< ¾T>Åcuƒ“ ¾T>ÖÑ”uƒ” to the maintenance and repair of the aircraft;
G<’@ Ãë“M&
02/ ¾u[^ wl’†¨< }[ÒÓÙ u›=ƒÄåÁ 12/ issue, when delegated by the concerned authority,
K}S²Ñu< ›¨<aፕL•‹ ›Óvw vK¨< ›"M radio licenses for aircrafts registered and
¨<¡M“ c=cÖ¨< ¾_Ç=Ä ðnÉ Ãc×M& approved air worthy in Ethiopia;
03/ ›=ƒÄåÁ }ªªÃ ¨Ñ” uJ’‹v†¨< ¯KU 13/ put into use frequencies assigned to it by the regional or
›kõ eUU’„‹ SW[ƒ Kc=y=M ›y=Âi” continental bureaus of the International Civil Aviation
›ÑMÓKAƒ ”Ç=¨<K< }KÃ}¨< ¾}SÅu< Organization for civil aviation in accordance with
õ]ኩዌ”c=−‹ u¯KU ›kõ c=y=M ›y=Â treaties that have assigned separate frequencies for civil
i” É`Ïƒ ¡ML©“ ›IÑ<^© u=a−‹ c=S aviation and to which Ethiopia is a party and upon
submitting prior notification to the authority which
Åu<Kƒ uGÑ]~ ¾õ]ኩዌ”c= ›ÖnkU” ”
supervise the use of frequencies in the country;
Ç=q×Ö` YM×” K}cÖ¨< ›"M uTd¨p
}Óv^© ÁÅ`ÒM&
04/ u›=ƒÄåÁ ¨<eØ ¾T>W^v†¨<” ¾u[^ SeS 14/ identify air routes to be used within Ethiopia and
a‹ uSK¾ƒ ØpU LÃ ¾T>¨<K<uƒ” G<’@ prescribe the conditions for air navigation and
−‹“ ¨Å ›=ƒÄåÁ Ó³ƒ ¾T>Ñu<ƒ”“ ¾T>¨ admissions to and departure from Ethiopian
Ö<ƒ” ›¨<a–L•‹ ¾u[^ G<’@−‹ Ãë“M& territory; designate and specify restricted,
ŸK?KA‹ ŸT>SKŸ†¨< ¾S”ÓYƒ SY]Á
u?„‹ Ò` uS}vu` u[^ ¾}ŸKŸKv†¨<”'
prohibited and danger areas and air routes and
ÑÅw ¾}Å[Ñv†¨<”“ ¾›ÅÒ x−‹“ ¾›¾` enforce the implementation thereof in co-
SeSa‹” uSK¾ƒ Ãë“M' ÁeðêTM& operation with other government agencies;
05/ KT>cÖ¨< ðnÉ“ ›ÑMÓKAƒ ¾T>’>eƒa‹ 15/ collect, in accordance with the rate approved by
U¡` u?ƒ uT>ÁçÉk¨< }S” SW[ƒ the Council of Ministers, fees and charges for
¡õÁ ÃcuevM& licenses and services provided;
06/ ›ÃaፕL” Kc=y=M ›y=Âi” Y^ uT>¨< 16/ take measures to minimize, to the extent possible,
Muƒ Ñ>²? uÉUî' u”p“o' u›¾` wŸL any disturbance to the public and any adverse
¨ÃU uT“†¨ðØ[¨< ‹Ó` atmospheric pollution or any other cause
u}‰K SÖ” ”Ç=k”e ÙÍ ÃëÇM& attributable to the use of aircraft for the purpose
of civil aviation;
07/ ÃI” ›ªÏ“ u²=I ›ªÏ SW[ƒ ¾T>¨Ö< 17/ implement and enforce the provisions of this
ƒ” Å”x‹“ SS]Á−‹” ”Ç=GSKŸƒ ›=ƒÄåÁ }ªªÃ hereunder and treaties to which Ethiopia is a
¨Ñ” ¾J’‹v†¨<” ¯KU ›kõ eUU’„ party;
‹” }Óv^© ÁÅ`ÒM' ÁeŸw^M&
08/ ¾”w[ƒ vKu?ƒ ÃJ“M' ¨<M ÃªªLM' 18/ own property, enter into contract, sue and be sued
ueS< ÃŸdM' ÃŸcdM' ”Ç=GÁeðMÑ< K?KA‹ 19/ carry out other activities as may be necessary for
}Óva‹” ÁŸ“¨<“M:: the fulfilment of its objectives.
11. Organization of the Authority

01. ¾vKYM×’< ›sU
The Authority shall have:
vKYM×’<'
1/ a Director General and Deputy Director Generals,
1/ uS”ÓYƒ ¾T>jS< ª“ ÇÃ_¡}`“ ”Å as required, to be appointed by the Government;
›eðLÑ>’~ U¡ƒM ª“ ÇÃ¡}a‹' “
and
2/ KY^¨< ¾T>ÁeðMÑ<ƒ W^}™‹'
2/ the necessary staff.
Ã•\M::
12. Powers and Duties of the Director General
02. ¾ª“ ÇÃ_¡}\ YM×”“ }Óv`
1/ The Director General shall be the chief executive
1/ ª“ ÇÃ_¡}\ ¾vKYM×’< ª“ Y^ ›e
officer of the Authority and shall, subject to the
ðíT> J• ŸT>’>e‚\ uT>cÖ¨< ›ÖnLÃ
SS]Á SW[ƒ ¾vKYM×’<” Y^−‹ general directives of the Ministry, direct and
ÃS^M' Áe}ÇÉ^M:: administer the activities of the Authority.
2/ u²=I ›”kê ”®<e ›”kê (1) ¾}SKŸ}¨< 2/ Without prejadicl to sub-article (1) of this Article,
”Å}Öuk J• ª“ ÇÃ_¡}\' the Director General shall:
G( u²=I ›ªÏ ›”kê 0 ¾}SKŸ~ƒ”

¾vKYM×’<” YM×”“ }Óva‹ a) exercise the powers and duties of the
Y^ LÃ Á¨<LM& Authority specified in Article 10 of this
Proclamation;
K( ¾vKYM×’<” ¾Y^ ፕaÓÛ“
uËƒ Á²ÒÍM' c=ðkÉU uY^ LÃ b) prepare and submit to the Ministry, the work
Á¨<LM& programme and budget of the Authority and
implement the same upon approval;
N( KvKYM×’< u}ðkÅKƒ uËƒ“ c) effect expenditure in accordance with the

¾Y^ ፕaÓÛ SW[ƒ Ñ”²w approved budget and work programme of the
¨Ü ÁÅ`ÒM& Authority;
S( c=y=M ›y=Âi”” ¾T>SKŸ~ þK=c= d) prepare and submit policies regarding civil
−‹” Á²ÒË KT>’>e‚\ Ák`vM' aviation to the Ministry, and implement the
c=ðkÉU Y^ LÃ Á¨<LM& same upon approval;
W( ¾ôÈ^M c=y=M c`y=c QÔ‹” SW[© e) employ and administer employees of the
¯LT }ŸƒKA uS”ÓYƒ uT>çÉp Authority in accordance with directives
SS]Á SW[ƒ ¾vKYM×’<” W^}
™‹ ÃkØ^M' Áe}ÇÉ^M&
approved by the Government following the
basic principles of the federal civil service
laws;
[( ŸZe}— ¨Ñ•‹ Ò` uT>Å[Ñ< Ó”– f) represent the Authority in all its dealings with
<’„‹ G<K< vKYM×’<” Ã¨¡LM& third parties;
c( ¾vKYM×’<” ¯S© ¾Y^ ›ðí g) prepare and submit to the Ministry the annual
ìU“ ¾H>Xw ]þ`ƒ ›²ÒÏ„ KT>’> operational and financial reports of the
e‚\ Ák`vM& Authority;
g( uT>’>eƒ\ ¾T>cÖ<ƒ” K?KA‹ }Óv h) carry out any other duties as may be assigned
a‹ ÃðêTM:: to him by the Minister.
3/ ª“ ÇÃ_¡}\ KvKYM×’< ¾Y^ pMØ 3/ The Director General may delegate part of his
õ“ uT>ÁeðMÑ¨< SÖ” ŸYM×”“ powers and duties to the officials and other
}Óv\ uŸòM KvKYM×’< Lò−‹“
employees of the Authority to the extent
K?KA‹ W^}™‹ u¨<¡M“ K=Áe}LMõ
Ã‹LM:: necessary for the efficient management of the
activities of the Authority.
03. eKYM×” ¨<¡M“
13. Delegation of Powers
vKYM×’< ›eðLÑ> J• c=Ñ˜ YM×”“ }Óv
\” wnƒ LL†¨< K?KA‹ ›"Lƒ u¨<¡M“ The Authority may, where necessary, delegate its
K=Áe}LMõ Ã‹LM& J•U ¾›¾` *ø_ powers and duties to other qualified organs; provided,
}a‹' ¾›?`ÁM Y^ ¨ÃU ¾ÖpLL ›y=Âi” however, that such delegation shall not be given in
*ø_}a‹“ ¾ØÑ“ }sV‹ ^d†¨<” KSq such a way that air operators, aerial work and general
×Ö` uT>Áe‹M SM¡ ›KS¨ŸL†¨< aviation operators and maintenance facilities, in effect,
S[ÒÑØ ›Kuƒ:: regulate themselves.
04. uËƒ 14. Budget
1/ ¾²=I ›”kê ”®<e ›”kê (2) É”ÒÑ@ ”Å 1/ Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-article (2) of
}Öuk J• ¾vKYM×’< uËƒ uS”ÓYƒ this Article, the Authority's budget shall be drawn from
ŸT>SÅw Ñ”²w“ u²=I ›ªÏ ›”kê 0(05) budgetary appropriations made by the Government and
SW[ƒ ŸT>c ucw ¾ðnÉ“ ¾›ÑMÓKAƒ license and service fees collected pursuant to Article
¡õÁ ¾}¨<×× ÃJ“M:: 10(15) of this Proclamation.
2/ ¾vKYM×’< ¾óÃ“”e ›e}ÇÅ` ¾T>S 2/ The financial administration of the Authority

^¨< uôÈ^M ¾óÃ“”c ›e}ÇÅ` ›ªÏ shall be governed by the Federal Financial
lØ` $7/09)'9 “ u›ªÌ SW[ƒ u¨Ö< Administration Proclamation No. 57/1996 and
Å”x‹“ SS]Á−‹ SW[ƒ ÃJ“M:: regulations and directives issued there under.
05. eKH>Xw S³Ówƒ 15. Books of Accounts
1/ vKYM×’< ¾}TEK<“ ƒ¡¡K— ¾J’< ¾H>Xw 1/ The Authority shall keep complete and accurate
S³Ówƒ ÃÃ³M:: books of accounts.
2/ ¾vKYM×’< ¾H>Xw c’Ê‹“ Ñ”²w ’¡ S³ 2/ The books of account and financial documents
Ówƒ uª“¨< *Ç=}` ¨ÃU u`c< uT> of the Authority shall be audited annually by the
¨ŸK< ¾H>Xw S`T]−‹ u¾¯S~ ÃS[ Auditor General or other auditors assigned by
S^K<:: him.
PART THREE
¡õM Zeƒ REGISTRATION OF AIRCRAFT
¾›¨<a–L” U´Ñv
16. Registration and Marks
06. U´Ñv“ UM¡ƒ
1/ No person shall fly a civil aircraft in the airspace
of Ethiopia unless:
1/ T”—¨Ã J• u›¨<aፕL’< LÃ ¾}kv
to it.
¨ÃU ¾}×uk "MJ’ ue}k`'
u›=ƒÄåÁ ›¾` ¡MM ¨<eØ Tw[`

›Ã‹MU::
2/ The nationality and registration marks of an
2/ ¾›=ƒÄåÁ ›¨<aýL” ¾²?Ó’ƒ“ ¾U´Ñv Ethiopian aircraft shall be painted on or affixed
UM¡„‹ vKYM×’< uT>ë’¨< SW[ƒ to the aircraft in such manner as the Authority
u›¨<aýL’< LÃ Skvƒ ¨ÃU SKÖõ may prescribe
›Kuƒ::
17. Nationality of Aircraft
07. ¾›¨<a–L” ²?Ó’ƒ
1/ Aircraft registered in Ethiopia shall have
1/ u›=ƒÄåÁ ¾}S²Ñu ›¨<a–L” ¾›=ƒÄåÁ Ethiopian nationality and shall not be eligible for
²?Ó’ƒ Ã•[ªM:: U´Ñv¨< ì”„ uT>q registration in another state during the period of
Ãuƒ Ñ>²? ¨<eØU uK?L ›Ñ` K=S²Ñw validity of such registration.
›Ã‹MU::
2/ Aircraft registered in another state shall be deemed to
2/ uK?L ›Ñ` ¾}S²Ñu ›¨<a–L” ¾S´Ò have the nationality of such other state and shall not
u=¨< ›Ñ` ²?Ó’ƒ ”ÇK¨< ÃqÖ^M:: be eligible for registration in Ethiopia during the
U´Ñv¨< ì”„ uT>qÃuƒ Ñ>²? ¨<eØU period of validity of such registration.
u›=ƒÄåÁ K=S²Ñw ›Ã‹MU::
18. Registration Procedures and Eligibility
08. ¾U´Ñv Y`¯ƒ“ SYð`„‹
The Authority shall determine and enforce
vKYM×’< u›=ƒÄåÁ ¨<eØ wN?^© ¾c=y=M procedures and eligibility requirements for the
›¨<aፕL” ›S²ÒÑw Y`¯ƒ”“ STELƒ registration of civil aircraft in Ethiopia.
ÁKv†¨<” Seð`„‹ Ãë“M& uY^ LÃ
”Ç=¨<K< ÁÅ`ÒM::
19. Certificate of Registration
09. ¾U´Ñv Ue¡` ¨[kƒ
1/ Upon registration of an aircraft, the Authority
1/ vKYM×’< KS²Ñu¨< ›¨<aፕL” vKu?ƒ shall issue to the owner thereof a certificate of
¾U´Ñv Ue¡` ¨[kƒ Ãc×M:: registration.
2/ ¾›¨<a–L” vKu?ƒ’ƒ” uT>SKŸƒ uT>’d 2/ A certificate of registration shall raise a

¡`¡` ¾U´Ñv Ue¡` ¨[kƒ ¾vKu?ƒ’ƒ presumption of ownership of an aircraft in any
Te[Í J• ÃqÖ^M:: dispute thereof.
3/ A certificate of registration of an aircraft may be

3/ ¾›¨<aፕL” U´Ñv ¾Ue¡` ¨[kƒ u²=I suspended or revoked by the Authority in
›ªÏ ¡õM eU”ƒ É”ÒÑ@−‹ SW[ƒ accordance with the provisions of Part Eight of
uvKYM×’< K=ÑÉ ¨ÃU K=W[´ this Proclamation.
Ã‹LM::
!. u›¨<aýL” LÃ ÁK Swƒ” ¾T>S KŸ~ 20. Registration of Documents relating to Rights in

c’Ê‹” cKSS´Ñw Aircraft
1/ vKYM×’< u›=ƒÄåÁ u}S²Ñu ¾c=y=M 1/ The Authority shall establish a system for the
›¨<a–L” ¨ÃU u›=ƒÄåÁ K}S²Ñu registration of documents which affect title to or
›¨<aýL” ›ÑMÓKAƒ uT>¨<M V}`' interest in any civil aircraft registered in
¨<MwK=u=ƒ' SKª¨Ý ¨ÃU ›ýK=Á”e Ethiopia or in any engine, propeller, spare parts
LÃ ÁK” Swƒ ¨ÃU ØpU ¾T>SKŸ~ or appliance intended for use on any aircraft
W’Ê‹ ¾T>S²Ñu<uƒ” Y`¯ƒ ÁslTM:: registered in Ethiopia.
2/ T”—¨<U u›¨<aፕL” ¨ÃU u›¨<aፕL” 2/ Any international registry of interests in aircraft
SX]Á LÃ ¾}ðìS ¯KU ›kõ ¾ØpU
or aircraft equipment shall not relieve the parties
U´Ñv u›=ƒÄåÁ u}S²Ñu ›¨<aፕL” LÃ
having interests in an Ethiopian registered
ØpU ÁL†¨< ¨Ñ•‹ ØpT†¨<” uvKY
M×’< ²”É uTeS´Ñw [ÑÉ ÁKv†¨<” aircraft or its equipment from registering their
ÓÈ k] ›ÁÅ`Ñ¨<U:: interests with the Authority.
3/ vKYM×’< ¾›¨<aፕL”“ ¾›¨<aፕL” SX 3/ The Authority may adopt procedures necessary

]Á−‹ ØpU” uT>SKŸƒ ›=ƒÄåÁ }ª to carry out the requirements of treaties relating
ªÃ ¨Ñ” ¾J’‹v†¨< ›KU ›kõ eU to interests in aircraft or aircraft equipment and
U’„‹” Y^ LÃ KTªM ¾T>ÁeðMÑ< to which Ethiopia is a party.
Y`¯„‹” K=ë” Ã‹LM::
!1. c’Ê‹” ÁKTeS´Ñw ¨<Ö?ƒ 21. Effect of Failure to Register Documents
u²=I ›ªÏ ›”kê ! (1) SW[ƒ ¾c’Ê‹ Subsequent to the establishment of a system for
U´Ñv Y`¯ƒ Ÿ}ssS u%EL uT”—¨<U registration of documents pursuant to Article 20(1)
uvKYM×’< ¾}S²Ñu ›¨<aፕL”' ¾›¨<aፕL” of this Proclamation, no document affecting title to
V}a‹' ¨<MwK=u=„‹' ›ፕK=Á”e ¨ÃU or any interest in a registered aircraft, aircraft
SKª¨Ý °n−‹ LÃ ÁK” Swƒ ¨ÃU engines, propellers, appliances or spare parts shall be
ØpU ¾T>’" ¾¨<M c’É uvKM×’< "M} valid, except between the parties thereto, unless it is
S²Ñu ue}k` }ðíT> ¾T>J’¨< uG<K~ registered by the Authority.
}ªªÃ ¨Ñ•‹ S"ŸM w‰ ÃJ“M::
22. Applicable Laws
!2. }ðéT>’ƒ ÁL†¨< QÑA‹
The validity of any registered document, unless the
}ªªÄ‡ ¨Ñ•‹ u}n^’>¨< SeTT†¨< contracting parties' agreement to the contrary is
uc’Æ ¨<eØ "M}ÑKç ue}k` ¾T”—¨’ƒ u›=ƒÄåÁ QÓ of Ethiopia.
SW[ƒ Ã¨c“M::
¡õM ›^ƒ PART FOUR

¾c=y=M ›y=Âi” ÅI”’ƒ lØØ` SAFETY REGULATION OF CIVIL AVIATION
ምEራፍ Aንድ CHAPTER ONE
›ÖnLÃ ¾Å”’ƒ É”ÒÑ@−‹
GENERAL SAFETY PROVISIONS
!3. ÅI”’ƒ” eKTÑAMuƒ 23. Promoting Safety
1/ vKYM×’<' 1/ The Authority shall have the powers and

responsibilities to promote safety of flight in civil
aircraft by prescribing and revising, from time to
time:
G( u¢”y?”i’< ¾}"}~ƒ” Å[Í−‹ }Ó a) rules necessary for the implementation of

v^© KTÉ[Ó ¾T>Áe‹K< Y`¯ standards contained in the Annexes to the
„‹”' ”Ç=G ¾J’< K?KA‹
Y`¯„‹”“ Å[Í−‹”' provide adequately for safety in civil aviation.
u¾Ñ>²?¨< uT¨<×ƒ“ uThhM ¾c=y=M ›¨<
aፕL” u[^ ÅI”’ƒ” ¾TÑAMuƒ YM×”“
Lò’ƒ Ã• [ªM::
2/ In prescribing rules and standards and in issuing
2/ vKeM×’<Y`¯„‹”“ Å[Í−‹” c=Á¨×“ certificates under this Proclamation, the Authority
u²=I ›ªÏ SW[ƒ ¾Ue¡` ¨[k„‹” shall take into consideration the obligations of air
c=cØ' ¾›¾` *ø_}a‹ KQ´w ØpU operators to perform their services with the highest
c=vM ÏÓ u×U Ÿõ}— ¾ÅI”’ƒ possible degree of safety in the public interest.
Å[Í−‹” Öwk¨< ¾S<Á ÓÈ†¨<”
S¨×ƒ ÁKv†¨< SJ’<” ŸÓUƒ ¨<eØ
TeÑvƒ ›Kuƒ::
24. Airworthiness Certificate
!4. ¾u[^ wl’ƒ ¾Ue¡` ¨[kƒ
1/ No person shall fly an aircraft within the airspace
1/ T”—¨<U c¨< u²=I ›ªÏ ¨ÃU u}S of Ethiopia unless it has a valid certificate of
²Ñuuƒ ›Ñ` QÓ SW[ƒ ¾u[^ wl’ƒ airworthiness issued under this Proclamation or
¾Ue¡` ¨[kƒ ÁM}cÖ¨<” ›¨<aፕL” under the laws of the state in which the aircraft is
u›=ƒÄåÁ ¾›¾` ¡MM ¨<eØ Tw[` registered.
›Ã‹MU::
2/ In case of an aircraft registered in another state, the
2/ uK?L ›Ñ` ¾}S²Ñu ›¨<a–L”” u}SK certificate of airworthiness shall be recognized as
Ÿ} ¾}cÖ¨< ¾u[^ wl’ƒ ¾Ue¡` ¨[
kƒ u›=ƒÄåÁ ¨<eØ QÒ© J• }kvÃ’ƒ valid in Ethiopia if the requirements under which
¾T>•[¨< ¾Ue¡` ¨[k~ ¾}cÖuƒ such certificate was issued are equal or exceed
SS²— u¢”y?”i’< Ÿ¨Ö< S’h Å[Í−‹ those minimum standards for airworthiness
Ò` Ÿ<M ¨ÃU ¾T>uMØ c=J” ’¨<:: established under the Convention and its Annexes.
3/ vKYM×’< KÅI”’ƒ ›Övup ›eðLÑ> c=J” 3/ The Authority may prescribe in an airworthiness
uu[^ wl’ƒ ¾Ue¡` ¨[kƒ LÃ ¾Ue¡` certificate the duration of the certificate, the type
¨[k~ ¾T>qÃuƒ” Ñ>²?' ›¨<aýL’< ØpU LÃ of service for which the aircraft may be used and
¾T>¨<Muƒ” ¾›ÑMÓKAƒ ¯Ã’ƒ“ K?KA‹ such other terms, conditions, limitations and
ÓÈ− ‹”' G<’@−‹”' ÑÅx‹“ S[Í−‹”
K=ÁWõ` Ã‹LM:: information as are required in the interest of safety.
4/ The Authority shall keep records of each

4/ vKYM×’< ¾cÖ¨<” ¾u[^ wl’ƒ ¾Ue¡` airworthiness certificate it has issued.
¨[kƒ S´Óx SÁ´ ›Kuƒ::
25. Maintenance Facilities and Aviation Training
!5. ¾ØÑ“ }sV‹“ ¾›y=Âi” TWMÖ— ƒU Schools
I`ƒ u?„‹
1/ The Authority shall have the power to issue
1/ vKYM×’< ¾ØÑ“ }sV‹”“ ¾c=y=M ›y= directives pertaining to the licensing and operation
Âi” ƒUI`ƒ u?„‹” ¾ðnÉ ›W×Ø“ of maintenance facilities and aviation training
¾Y^ G<’@†¨<” ¾T>SKŸ~ SS]Á− schools and to issue licenses to such facilities and
‹” ¾T¨<×ƒ“ K’²=I }sV‹“ ƒUI schools.
`ƒ u?„‹ ðnÉ ¾SeÖƒ YM×”
Ã•[ªM::
2/ The Authority may provide for the examination

2/ vKYM×’<& and rating of:
G( ¾u[^ ¨ÃU ¾›¨<a–L”“ ¾›¨<a–L” a) approved aviation schools giving training in

V}`' ¨<MwK=u=ƒ“ ›ፕK=Á”e ØÑ“ flying or in the maintenance of aircraft,
YMÖ“ ”Ç=cÖ< ¾}ðkÅL†¨< ¾c=y=M aircraft engines, propellers and appliances, as
›y=Âi” ƒUI`ƒ u?„‹” ¾¢`f‰†¨<”
wnƒ' ¾SX]Á−‰†¨<” ›Sˆ’ƒ“ Ku to the adequacy of the courses, the suitability
[^ wl SJ” ”Ç=G<U ¾›e}T]−‰ and airworthiness of the equipment and the
†¨<” wnƒ' “ competency of the instructors; and
K( ¾›¨<aýL”“ ¾›¨<aýL” V}`' ¨<Mw b) approved maintenance facilities of aircraft,

K=u=ƒ“ ›ýK=Á”e KSÖÑ” ¾}ፈkÅL†¨<” aircraft engines, propellers and appliances as
}sV‹ ¾SY]Á x−‰†¨<”' ¾SX]Á to the adequacy of their workshops, suitability
−‰†¨<”' ¾›W^` ²È−‰†¨<”“ ¾ØÑ“
of their equipment and the competency of
vKS<Á−‰†¨<” wnƒ' u}SKŸ} ፈ}“
their maintenance crew.
SeÖƒ“ Å[Í†¨<” S¨c” Ã‹LM::
3/ vKYM×’< ¾›y=Âi” TcMÖ— ƒUI`ƒ

3/ The Authority may establish aviation training
u?„‹ TssU“ K’²=G< U\n” ¾Ue¡`
¨[kƒ SeÖƒ Ã‹LM:: schools and issue certificates for graduates of such
schools.
!6. ¾SÑ“— SX]Á−‹
26. Communications Equipment
1/ T”—¨<U c¨< ›¨<a–L’< u}S²Ñuuƒ
›Ñ` QÓ SW[ƒ ¾}ðkÅ“ ¾}ÑÖSKƒ 1/ No person shall fly an aircraft within the airspace
¾_Ç=Ä SX]Á "M•[¨<“ vKYM×’< of Ethiopia unless it is equipped with radio
v¨×†¨< Å[Í−‹“ Y`¯„‹ SW[ƒ equipment, licensed and installed in the manner
›¨<aፕL’<” “y=Ñ@ƒ TÉ[Ó ¾T>Áe‹M Ó” prescribed by the laws of the state in which the
–<’ƒ TÉ[Ó "Le‰K ue}k` u›=ƒÄåÁ aircraft is registered and enables communications
¾›¾` ¡MM ›¨<aፕL’<” Tw[` ›Ã‹ to navigate the aircraft in accordance with the
MU:: standards and procedures established by the
Authority.
2/ vKYM×’< u›=ƒÄåÁ u}S²Ñu ›¨<aፕ
L” LÃ eKT>ÑÖS< ¾_Ç=Ä SX]Á−‹ 2/ The Authority shall issue rules on the installation,
}ŸL' ØÑ““ ›ÖnkU Y`¯ƒ Á¨×M:: maintenance and operation of radio equipment on
aircraft registered in Ethiopia.
!7. ¾Ñ<µ S´Ñw
27. Journey Logbook
1/ ›¨<a–L’< ¾}S²Ñuuƒ ›Ñ` QÓ uT>Á
²¨< SW[ƒ eK›¨<aፕL’<' eKu[^ W^ 1/ No person shall fly an aircraft within the airspace
}™‡“ eKÑ<µ¨< ´`´` G<’@ ¾cð[uƒ of Ethiopia unless a journey logbook is maintained
S´Ñw "MÁ² ue}k` T”—¨<U c¨< in which the particulars of the aircraft, its crew
u›=ƒÄåÁ ¾›¾` ¡MM ›¨<aýL’<” members and the journey are entered as required
Tw[` ›Ã‹MU:: by the laws of the state in which the aircraft is
registered.
2/ ÃI”” ›ªÏ ¨ÃU u²=I ›ªÏ SW[ƒ
¾¨Ö< Å”x‹”' SS]Á−‹” ¨ÃU 2/ In any prosecution for a contravention of this
ƒ°³µ‹” uS}LKõ U¡”Áƒ uT>SW[ƒ Proclamation or regulations, directives or orders
¡e uÑ<µ S´Ñw ¨<eØ ¾cð\ƒ SÓK
issued hereunder, an entry in a journey logbook
Ý−‹ Te}vuÁ Te[Í "Mk[uv†¨< ue
shall be considered prima facie proof of the truth
}k` uS´Òu=¨< c¨<“ u›¨<aፕL’< vK
u?ƒ“ *ø_}` LÃ Te[Í ”ÅJ’< of the statement contained therein, against the
ÃqÖ^K<:: person who made the entry and the owner and
operator of the aircraft to which the logbook
relates.
3/ vKYM×’< u›=ƒÄåÁ K}S²Ñu< ›¨<a– 3/ The Authority shall prepare a journey logbook
L•‹ }ðéT> ¾T>J” ¾Ñ<µ S´Ñw öÙ form that shall be applicable to aircrafts registered
Á²ÒÍM:: in Ethiopian.
!8. u›¨<aýL” SÁ´ ÁKv†¨< W’Ê‹ 28. Documents to be carried on Board
1/ T”—¨Ÿ}K<ƒ c’Ê‹ u›¨< 1/ No person shall fly an aircraft within the airspace
aፕL’< SÁ³†¨<” "L[ÒÑÖ uk` u›=ƒ of Ethiopia unless the following documents are
ÄåÁ ¾›¾` ¡MM ›¨<aፕL’<” Tw[` carried on board:
›Ã‹MU&
a) the certificate of registration;
G( ¾U´Ñv Ue¡` ¨[kƒ&
b) the certificate of airworthiness;
K( ¾u[^ wl’ƒ Ue¡` ¨[kƒ&
c) the aviation personnel certificate of each
N( ¾Á”Ç”Æ ¾u[^ W^}— ¾›y=Âi”
vKS<Á ¾Ue¡` ¨[kƒ& flight crew member;
S( ¾Ñ<µ S´Ñw& d) the journey logbook;
W( ¾›¨<aýL” _Ç=Ä ðnÉ& e) the aircraft radio license;
[( S”ÑÅ™‹ "K< ¨ÃU ß’ƒ "K' f) the passengers list or the cargo manifest if
¾S”ÑÅ™‹ ´`´` ¨ÃU ¾ß’ƒ carried;
T’>ôeƒ&
g) the flight manual; and
c( ¾u[^ SS]Á& “
h) in case of commercial flight, the air operator
g( ¾”ÓÉ u[^ uJ’ Ñ>²? ¾›¾` *ø_}` certificate.
¾Ue¡` ¨[kƒ::
2/ Documents carried aboard an aircraft registered in
2/ uK?L ›Ñ` u}S²Ñu ›¨<aፕL” ¨<eØ ¾T> another state shall be in conformity with the
Ñ–< W’Ê‹ Ÿ²=Á ›Ñ` Seð`ƒ Ò` ¾T>× requirements of that state; provided, however, that
×S< SJ” ›Kv†¨<& J•U vKYM×’<
the Authority shall have the power to require the
W’Ê‡” ›ek`x ¾SS`S` YM×”
Ã•[ªM:: production of such documents for examination.
!9. ¾*ø_}a‹“ ¾›y=Âi” vKS<Á−‹ Lò’ƒ 29. Duty of Operators and Aviation Personnel
1/ T”—¨¨<K< SX]Á−‹ u¾Ñ>²?¨< U`S^“ have the duty to ensure that the aircraft and all
Édƒ ¾T>Å[ÓL†¨<“ *ø_i’< u²=I equipment used in civil aviation are regularly
›ªÏ“ u²=I ›ªÏ SW[ƒ u¨Ö< Å”x‹' inspected and maintained, and that the operations
SS]Á−‹“ ƒ°³µ‹ SW[ƒ ¾T>ðìU are conducted in accordance with this
SJ’<” ¾T[ÒÑØ Lò’ƒ ›Kuƒ:: Proclamation and regulations, directives and orders
issued hereunder.
2/ T”—¨<U ¾›y=Âi” vKS<Á ¾Ue¡` ¨[ 2/ Any holder of an aviation personnel certificate

kƒ vKu?ƒ uUe¡` ¨[k~ ¾}SKŸ~ƒ” shall have the duty to observe and comply with
YM×•‹“ ÑÅx‹ ”Ç=G<U ŸY^¨< Ò` the authority and limitations specified in the
¾}ÁÁ²< ¾²=I” ›ªÏ É”ÒÑ@−‹“ u²=I certificate and the requirements of this
›ªÏ SW[ƒ ¾¨Ö< Å”x‹' SS]Á− Proclamation and regulations, directives and orders
‹“ ƒ°³µ‹ ¾T¡u`“ ¾SፈçU Lò’ƒ issued hereunder relating to their tasks.
›Kuƒ::
3/ T”—¨Áከ 3/ Any person performing duties in civil aviation
“¨<” c¨< Y^¨<” ¾T>SKŸ~ƒ” ¾²=I” shall have the duty to observe and comply with the
›ªÏ É”ÒÑ@−‹“ u²=I ›ªÏ SW[ƒ provisions of this Proclamation and regulations,
¾¨Ö< Å”x‹' SS]Á−‹“ ƒ°³µ‹ ¾T¡ directives and orders issued hereunder relating to
u`“ ¾SðçU Lò’ƒ አֳበُ:: his tasks.
4/ u¯KU ›kõ u[^−‹ S’h†¨< ¨ÃU 4/ Any person who offers or accepts shipments of
SÉ[h†¨< ›=ƒÄåÁ KJ’"H@Æ ¾”ÓÉ ›¾` ƒ^” whether originating or arriving in international
eþ`ƒ u[^−‹ ß’ƒ ¨ÃU Õ´ ¾T>Á flights to or from Ethiopia or for flights within
k`w ¨ÃU ¾T>kuM c¨< u¢”y?”i’<“ Ethiopia, shall have the duty to offer or accept
›ÅÑ— °n−‹” ÅI”’~ u}Öuk S”ÑÉ such shipments of cargo or baggage in accordance
u›¾` TÕÕ´” u}SKŸ} ¾›KU ›kõ
with the provisions of the Convention and the
¾c=y=M ›y=Âi” É`Ïƒ v¨×¨< ‚¡’>"©
SS]Á SW[ƒ ß’„‡” ¨ÃU Õµ‡” International Civil Aviation Organization
¾Te[Ÿw ¨ÃU ¾S[Ÿw Lò’ƒ ›Kuƒ:: Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of
Dangerous Goods by Air.
". lØØ` eKTÉ[Ó 30. Inspection
1/ vKYM×’<' 1/ The Authority shall have the power and duty to:
G( uT”—¨¨<K< ›¨<aፕL•‹“ ¾›¨<a propellers and appliances used by any
ፕL” V}a‹' ¨<MwK=u=„‹“ ›ፕK=Á”f‹ operator of civil aircraft, including any records
ÅI”’†¨< u}Öuk G<’@ SÑ–†¨<” pertaining thereto, to determine that they are
KT[ÒÑØ ’²=I’< uT>SKŸ~ W’Ê‹ LÃ maintaining in safe condition; and
ßU` lØØ` ¾TÉ[Ó' “
K( ¾’²=I” °n−‹ lØØ`“ Édƒ b) advise each operator in the inspection and
u}SKŸ} Á”Ç”Æ” *ø_}` ¾T TŸ`'
YM×”“ Lò’ƒ Ã•[ªM:: maintenance of these items.
2/ vKYM×’< uT”—¨<U *ø_}` Kc= y=M 2/ When the Authority finds that any aircraft or
›y=Âi” ØpU LÃ ¾ªK ¨ÃU ”Ç=¨<M ¾cu aircraft engine, propeller, or appliance used or
T”—¨<U ›¨<aýL” ¨ÃU ¾›¨<aýL” intended to be used by any operator in civil
V}`' ¨<MwK=u=ƒ ¨ÃU ›ýK=Á”e ÅI”’~ aviation is not in a condition for safe operation, it
u}Öuk G<’@ *ø_i” LÃ K=¨<M ›KS‰K<” shall notify the same to the operator and prohibit
c=[Ç ÃI”’< K*ø_}\ uTd¨p ÅI”’~ u}
Öuk G<’@ *ø_i” LÃ K=¨<M S‰K<” its use until it ascertains it is in a condition for safe
eŸT>Á[ÒÓØ É[e ØpU LÃ ”Ç Ã¨<M operation.
ÁÓÇM::
3/ For the purpose of ensuring compliance with the
3/ vKYM×’< ¾²=I” ›ªÏ“ u›ªÌ SW[ƒ requirements of this Proclamation and regulations,
¾¨Ö< Å”x‹' SS]Á−‹“ ƒ°³µ‹ directives and orders issued hereunder, the
SŸu` KT[ÒÑØ' Authority shall have the power and duty to inspect:
G( ፈnÉ ÁÑ–< ¾ØÑ“ É`Ï„‹”' ¾› a) approved maintenance facilities, aviation

y=Âi” YMÖ“ ƒUI`ƒ u?„‹”“ training schools and air operators;
¾›¾` *ø_}a‹”'
K( ›?`þ`„‹”' ¾›¾` “y=Ñ@i” óc=K=+ b) aerodromes, air navigation facilities and

−‹”“ ¾›?`þ`ƒ c?Ÿ<]+”' ”Ç=G<U
airport security; and
N( u²=I ›ªÏ ¨ÃU u›ªÌ SW[ƒ u¨Ö<
Å”x‹“ SS]Á−‹ SW[ƒ SÁ´ c) records required to be maintained under this
ÁKv†¨<” c’Ê‹' Proclamation or regulations and directives
¾Sq×Ö` YM×”“ Lò’ƒ Ã•[ªM:: issued hereunder.
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4/ vKYM×’< u²=I ›ªÏ SW[ƒ ¾Ue¡` 4/ The Authority may, from time to time, re-examine
¨[kƒ ¾}c×†¨< ¾›y=Âi” vKS<Á−‹” civil aviation personnel holding certificates issued
u¾Ñ>²?¨< ”ÅÑ“ K=ፈƒ” Ã‹LM:: under this Proclamation.
"1. lØØ` KTÉ[Ó ¾SÓvƒ Swƒ 31. Right of Access for Inspection
1/ u›Óvu< ¾}¨ŸK T”—¨Å[Ó lØØ` ¯LT' this Proclamation, be allowed access to:
G( u›=ƒÄåÁ ¨<eØ u›ÑMÓKAƒ LÃ ¨Å›K a) any civil aircraft operated within Ethiopia;
T“†¨<U ¾c=y=M ›¨< aýL”'
b) any civil aircraft registered in Ethiopia and
K( u¾ƒ—¨<U x u›ÑMÓKAƒ LÃ ¨Å›K operated anywhere;
u›=ƒÄåÁ ¨Å }S²Ñu ›¨<aýL”'
N( ¨Å T”—¨<U ¾›¾` *ø_}` Ãµ' c) the premises of any air operator;
S( ¨Å T”—¨<U ¾ØÑ“ }sU ¨ÃU d) any maintenance facility or training school;

¾eMÖ“ ƒUI`ƒ u?ƒ'
W( ¨Å T“†ëü¡}` u²=I ›”kê ”®<e issued to him by the Authority to get access to any
›”kê (1) ¨Å}Ökc¨< ›¨<a–L” ¨ÃU aircraft or premises referred to in sub-article (1) of
Ãµ KSÓvƒ ŸvKYM×’< ¾}cÖ¨<”
this Article.
S¨mÁ ¨[kƒ Td¾ƒ ›Kuƒ::
3/ Any person involved in the services referred to in
3/ u²=I ›”kê ”®<e ›”kê (1) u}Ökc<ƒ
›ÑMÓKA„‹ ¾}cT^ T”—¨<U c¨< sub-article (1) of this Article shall have the duty to
K›=”eü¡}a‹ }Ñu=¨<” ƒww` ¾TÉ[Ó provide the necessary support to inspectors.
ÓÈ ›Kuƒ::
32. Suspension and Revocation of Certificates and
"2. ¾Ue¡` ¨[kƒ”“ ðnÉ” eKTÑÉ“ SW[´ Licenses
If, as a result of any inspection or re-examination conducted

vKYM×’< u²=I ›ªÏ ›”kê " SW[ƒ
under Article 30 of this Proclamation or if, as a result of any
u}"H@Å lØØ` ¨ÃU ð}“ ¨ÃU uK?L
other investigation, the Authority determines that safety in
¯Ã’ƒ U`S^ U¡”Áƒ Kc=y=M ›y=Âi” civil aviation requires, it may, in accordance with provisions
ÅI”’ƒ ›eðLÑ> J• c=ÁÑ–¨< u²=I ›ªÏ of Part Eight of this Proclamation, issue an order suspending
SW[ƒ ¾}cÖ” T”—¨<”U ¾Ue¡` ¨[kƒ or revoking, in whole or in part, any certificate issued under
uS<KÁÓÉ ¨ÃU ¾T>W`´
ƒ°³´ K=cØ Ã‹LM::
33. Validation
"3. TîÅp
The Authority may, in the discharge of certification,
licensing and inspection responsibilities, validate the
vKYM×’< ¾Ue¡` ¨[kƒ“ ðnÉ ¾SeÖ
actions of the civil aviation authority of another state in
ƒ“ lØØ` ¾TÉ[Ó Lò’„‡” KS¨×ƒ
¾}K¾ ÙÍ ŸS¨<cÉ ÃMp ÅI”’ƒ” KT lieu of taking the specific action, subject to such
eÖup c=vM ÁeðMÒK< wKA ¾T>ë“†¨< G<’@ conditions that it specifies in the interest of safety and
−‹“ ¾T>Ÿ}K<ƒ ÑÅx‹ ”Å}Öul J’¨< the following restrictions:
¾K?L” ›Ñ` c=y=M ›y=Âi” vKYM×” }Óv
^ƒ” K=ÁìÉp Ã‹LM&
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1/ ¾›y=Âi” vKS<Á−‹“ ¾u[^ wl’ƒ ¾U 1/ for actions applicable to aviation personnel or

e¡` ¨[k„‹” ›c×Ø“ ì”„ Sq¾ƒ” airworthiness certificates, the other state shall be a
uT>SKŸƒ cKT>¨cÆ ÙÍ−‹ K?L¨< signatory to the Convention and is fulfilling its
›Ñ` ¾ኮ”y?”i’< ð^T> SJ’<“ u¢”y?”i’< obligations under the Convention with respect to
SW[ƒ ÓÈ−‡” ¾T>ÁTEL SJ’< the issuance and validity of such certificates;
S[ÒÑØ ÁKuƒ SJ’<&
2/ for actions applicable to licenses issued to air
2/ u›¾` ›ÕÕ» ðnÉ LÃ }ðéT>’ƒ ÁL carriers, the Authority my exercise discretion and
†¨< ÙÍ−‹” uT>SKŸƒ vKYM×’< require supporting documents;
u}K¾ G<’@ KS¨c”“ ÅÒò c’Ê‹”
SÖ¾p ¾T>‹M SJ’<&
3/ the Authority shall ensure that there is no
information to indicate that the contracting state
3/ ¾›¾` *ø_}` ¾Ue¡` ¨[kƒ ›c×Ø“
does not meet its obligations under the
ì”„ Sq¾ƒ” uT>SKŸƒ ›vM ›Ñ\
u¢”y?”i’< SW[ƒ ÓÈ¨<” ¾TÃ¨× Convention regarding the issuance and validity of
eKSJ’< ¾T>ÖlU S[Í ¾K?K SJ’<” air operators certificates;
vKYM×’< Á[ÒÑÖ SJ’<::
"4. u[^” eKSŸMŸM 34. Prevention of Flight
vKYM×’< ¾T>Ÿ}K<ƒ G<’@−‹ c=ÁÒØS< The Authority may prevent an operator or a member of
›”É” *ø_}` ¨ÃU ¾u[^ W^}— ›¨<a– flight crew from operating an aircraft in situations
L”” *ፕ_ƒ ŸTÉ[Ó KSŸMŸM Ã‹LM& where:
1/ ›¨<a–L’< Ku[^ wl "MJ’& 1/ the aircraft is not airworthy;
2/ ¾u[^ W^}—¨< u[^¨<” KTŸ“¨” 2/ the flight crew member is not qualified or is
wnƒ ŸK?K¨< ¨ÃU ¾›"K< ¨ÃU ¾› physically or mentally incapable to conduct the
Ua¨< G<’@ ¾TÁe‹K¨< ŸJ’& flight;
3/ *ø_i’< u›¨<aýL” ¨<eØ ¨ÃU uS_ƒ

LÃ vK< c−‹ ¨ÃU ”w[ƒ LÃ ›ÅÒ 3/ the operation may cause imminent danger to
”ÅT>ÁÅè ¾T>ÁcÒ ŸJ’& persons or property in the aircraft or on the
ground;
4/ ¾²=I” ›ªÏ É”ÒÑ@−‹ ¨ÃU u²=I ›ªÏ
SW[ƒ ¾¨Ö< Å”x‹”' SS]Á−‹” 4/ detention of the aircraft or flight crew is necessary
¨ÃU ƒ°³µ‹” KTeŸu` ¨ÃU uT”— to secure compliance with any of the provisions of
¨ ŸJ’:: made by any court.
"5. ¡MŸL 35. Prohibitions
1/ T”—¨Ÿ}K<ƒ” ከðìS QÑ ¨Ø
}Óv` ”ÅðìS ÃqÖ^M&
1/ It shall be unlawful for any person to:
G( ¾ì“ ¾u[^ wl’ƒ ¾Ue¡` ¨[kƒ dÃ
•` ¨ÃU ¾Ue¡` ¨[k~” É”ÒÑ@−‹ a) operate any civil aircraft for which there is not
uS}LKõ T”—¨<”U ¾c=y=M ›¨<aፕL” a valid airworthiness certificate or in
*ø_ƒ TÉ[Ó& violation of the terms of any such certificate;
K( ›ÑMÓKA~” KSeÖƒ ¾T>Áe‹K¨< ¾›y= b) serve in any capacity as an aviation personnel

Âi” vKS<Á ¾Ue¡` ¨[kƒ dÃ•[¨< without holding an aviation personnel
¨ÃU ¾Ue¡` ¨[k~” É”ÒÑ@−‹
uS}LKõ T”—¨<”U ¾›y=Âi” vKS<Á
certificate authorizing him to serve in such
Y^ SY^ƒ& capacity or in violation of the terms of any
such certificate;
c) employ an aviation personnel who does not

N( u}kÖ[uƒ Y^ LÃ KSWT^ƒ ¾T>Á
have an aviation personnel certificate
e‹M ¾›y=Âi” vKS<Á ¾Ue¡` ¨[kƒ
¾K?K¨<” c¨< ”Å ›y=Âi” vKS<Á authorizing him to serve in the capacity for
kØa TW^ƒ& which he is employed;
S( ¾*ø_}` ¾Ue¡` ¨[kƒ dÃ´ ¨ÃU d) act as an air operator without an operator's
¾Ue¡` ¨[k~” É”ÒÑ@−‹ uS}LKõ certificate or in violation of the terms of any
u›¾` *ø_}`’ƒ SY^ƒ& such certificate;
e) operate aircraft in civil aviation in violation of
W( u²=I ›ªÏ SW[ƒ uvKYM×’< any directives or orders issued by the
¾¨×¨<” SS]Á ¨ÃU ¾}cÖ¨<”
ƒ³´ uS}LKõ ¾c=y=M ›y=Âi” ›¨< Authority under this Proclamation.
a–L”” *ø_ƒ TÉ[Ó::
2/ It shall be prohibited to violate the terms of a
2/ u²=I ›ªÏ SW[ƒ Kc=y=M ›y=Âi” É` certificate issued to any civil aviation organization
Ïƒ ¾}cÖ ¾Ue¡` ¨[kƒ” É”ÒÑ@−‹ as provided in this Proclamation or to violate any
S}LKõ ¨ÃU ¾Ue¡` ¨[kƒ SÁ´” regulations, directives or orders issued under this
u}SKŸ} u²=I ›ªÏ SW[ƒ ¾¨× T”— Proclamation relating to the holding of such
¨<”U Å”w' SS]Á ¨ÃU ƒ³´ certificate.
S}LKõ ¡M¡M ’¨<::
36. Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Air
"6. ›ÅÑ— °n−‹” u›¾` eKTSLKe
The Authority shall monitor and enforce compliance
with the provisions of Annex 18 of the Convention and
vKYM×’< ›ÅÑ— °n−‹” u›¾` uTSLKe
the International Civil Aviation Organization Technical
[ÑÉ ¾¢”y?”i’< 08 É”ÒÑ@−‹“ ¾›KU ›kõ
c=y=M ›y=Âi” É`Ïƒ ‚¡’>"© SS]Á−‹ Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods
}Óv^© SÅ[Ò†¨<” Ãq×Ö^M:: ›eðLÑ> by Air, and is authorized to submit variations to the
c=J”U u‚¡’>"© SS]Á−‡ LÃ ¾T>Å[Ñ< Technical Instructions on behalf of Ethiopia where
M¿’„‹” ›=ƒÄåÁ” uS¨ŸM Tp[w Ã‹LM:: necessary.
"7. ¾›y=Âi” c?Ÿ<]+ 37. Aviation Security
vKYM×’< ¾›y=Âi” c?Ÿ<]+” u}SKŸ} u›= With regard to aviation security, the Authority shall
ƒÄåÁ ¾›y=Âi” c?Ÿ<]+ ›ªÏ lØ` have the powers and duties specified under the
4)"2/09)(7 ¾}cÖ<ƒ YM×”“ }Óv^ƒ Ethiopian Aviation Security Proclamation No.
Ã•\M:: 432/2004.
CHAPTER TWO
U°^õ G<Kƒ MOVEMENT OF AIRCRAFT
¾›¨<aýL” ”penc?
38. Rules of the Air
"8. ¾›¾` Y`¯ƒ
1/ The Authority shall issue rules of the air governing
1/ vKYM×’< u¢”y?”i’< SW[ƒ u¾Ñ>²?¨< the maneuver of an aircraft in flight applicable
ŸT>¨Ö<ƒ Y`›„‹ Ò` u}‰K SÖ” within the territory of Ethiopia, provided that such
¾T>××U u›=ƒÄåÁ Ó³ƒ ¨<eØ }ðíT> rules shall to the extent possible, be consistent with
¾T>J” uu[^ LÃ ÁK” ›¨<aፕL” ”p those established, from time to time, under the
enc? ¾T>ë” ¾›¾` Y`¯ƒ Á¨×M::
Convention.
2/ T”—¨<U c¨< uvKYM×’< ¾¨×¨<” ¾›¾`
Y`¯ƒ dÁŸw` u›=ƒÄåÁ ¾›¾` ¡MM ¨<eØ 2/ No person shall fly an aircraft within the Ethiopian
›¨<aፕL” Tw[` ›Ã‹MU:: airspace unless the person complies with the rules
of the air issued by the Authority.
3/ T”—¨ 3/ No person shall fly an aircraft registered in Ethiopian in
¾T>J’¨<” ¾›¾` Y`¯ƒ dÃŸ}M Tw[` the airspace of another state unless he complies with the
¨ÃU u¢”y?”i” SW[ƒ ¾¨Ö<ƒ” Y`¯„‹ rules of the air in force in that state or, if over the high
dÃŸ}M u›KU ›kõ vI` ¾›¾` ¡MM Tw[` seas, such rules as established under the Convention.
›Ã‹MU::
"9. ¾}ŸKŸK<' ¾}ÑÅu< ¨ÃU ›ÅÑ— ¾J’< ¡MKA‹ 39. Prohibited, Restricted or Danger Areas
1/ T”—¨<U ¾›¨<aፕL” ›³» ûÃKƒ ¾›=ƒ 1/ Any pilot-in-command of an aircraft flying over or
ÄåÁ” ¾›¾` ¡MM ›s`Ù c=u` ¨ÃU u›¾` maneuvering within the Ethiopian airspace shall
¡MK< ¨<eØ c=”kdke uvKYM×’< ¾}¨c’<ƒ” adhere to the air routes as established by the
¾›¾` SeSa‹ SŸ}M“ ¨Å}ŸKŸK<' ÑÅw
¨Å}Å[Ñv†¨< ¨ÃU ›ÅÑ— }wK¨< ¨Å}c Authority and shall avoid those areas designated as
¾S< ¡MKA‹ ¨<eØ ŸSÓvƒ Skw ›Kuƒ:: prohibited, restricted or danger areas.
2/ Ÿ}ðkÆƒ ¾›¾` SeSa‹ ¾¨× ¨ÃU 2/ Any aircraft deviating from an established air route
¨Å}ŸKŸK' ÑÅw ¨Å}Å[Ñuƒ ¨ÃU ›ÅÑ— or entering a prohibited, restricted or danger area
¨Å}vK ¡MM ¾Ñv ›¨<aፕL” ÁM}ðkÅ shall be considered as unauthorized operation. The
*ø_i” ”ÇÅ[Ñ ÃqÖ^M:: u²=I ¯Ã’~ pilot-in-command involved in such an unauthorized
ÁM}ðkÅ *ø_i” LÃ ¾T>Ñ˜ ›³» ûÃKƒ
¨Ç=Á¨<’< ¾T[T>Á ÙÍ−‹” uS¨<cÉ ¨Å
operation shall take immediate corrective measures
}ðkÅ¨< SeS` SSKe“ uT>¨ሰ”Kƒ Yõ^ to resume the authorized course and shall strictly
”Ç=Á`õ ¾T>cÖ¨<” ƒ³´ ÚUa uT> comply with any special instructions of the
SKŸ†¨< vKYM×“ƒ ¾T>cÖ<ƒ” M¿ SS competent authorities, including any instruction to
]−‹ ÁKT¨L¨M }ከƒKA SðçU ›Kuƒ:: land at a designated location.
#. ¾›=ƒÄåÁ” ›¾` ¡MM ›s`Ù ¨ÃU

u¨<eÖ< eKT>u` ¾¨<ß ›¨<aýL” 40. Foreign Aircraft Operating in or across Ethiopian
Airspace
1/ Any foreign civil aircraft not engaged in scheduled

1/ SÅu— uJ’ ¾¯KU ›kõ ¾›¾` ›Ñ international air service shall not make flights
MÓKAƒ ÁM}cT^ ¾¨<ß ›Ñ` c=y=M across or into the airspace of Ethiopia and make
›¨<aýL” KvKYM×’< upÉT>Á dÁd¨<p stops without notifying the Authority in advance.
¾›=ƒÄåÁ” ¾›¾` ¡MM ›s`Ù ¨ÃU
u¨<eÖ< KSw[`“ KT[õ ›Ã‹MU::
2/ No foreign air carrier shall conduct scheduled
2/ T”—¨<U ¾¨<ß ›Ñ` ›¾` ›ÕÕ»
international air service over or into the territory of
ŸvKYM×’< u}cÖ¨< ðnÉ“ uðnÆ
¨<eØ u}SKŸ~ƒ É”ÒÑ@−‹ SW[ƒ Ethiopia, except with the permission of the
"MJ’ ue}k` ›=ƒÄåÁ” ›s`Ù ¨ÃU Authority and in accordance with the terms of such
u›=ƒÄåÁ ¨<eØ SÅu— ¾J’ ¯KU ›kõ permission.
¾›¾` ƒ^”eþ`ƒ ›ÑMÓKAƒ K=cØ
›Ã‹MU::
3/ u²=I ›”kê ”®<e ›”kê (1) ¨ÃU (2) 3/ Foreign civil aircraft found to have violated sub-
¾}Å’ÑÑ¨<” ¾}LKð ¾¨<ß ›Ñ` c=y=M article (1) or (2) of this Article may be intercepted
›¨<aýL” u›=ƒÄåÁ ›¾` ÃM }ÑÊ by the Ethiopian Air Force aircraft and be
Kk×Ã U`S^ u}¨c’ ›?`þ`ƒ compelled to land at a designated airport for
”Ç=Á`õ K=Å[Ó Ã‹LM:: further investigation.
4/ }ÑÊ ”Ç=Á`õ ¾}Å[Ñ ¾¨<ß ›Ñ` c=y=M 4/ A foreign civil aircraft compelled to land may only
›¨<aፕL” K=Kkp ¾T>‹K¨< ¾}¨c’uƒ” be released after clearance has been obtained
¾Ñ”²w p×ƒ ¨ÃU G<’@¨< ¾T>ÖÃk¨<” from the Authority on satisfactory payment of a
K?L p×ƒ ŸðìS u%EL ŸvKYM×’< fine or other penalty as the case calls for.
uT>cØ ¾SMkmÁ ðnÉ SW[ƒ w‰
ÃJ“M::
5/ In the case of a state aircraft, decision for the

5/ ¾S”ÓYƒ ›¨<aýL”” u}SKŸ} SMk
release and continuation of the flight shall be given
mÁ“ ¾Ñ<µ SkÖK< ¨<d’@ ¾T>cÖ¨< u¨<ß
Ñ<ÇÃ T>’>e‚` ÃJ“M:: by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
#1. ¾*ø_i” ‚¡’>"© G<’@−‹ 41. Technical Conditions of Operations
1/ vKYM×’< u¢”y?”i’< SW[ƒ u¾Ñ>²?¨< 1/ The Authority may adopt rules to determine the
ŸT>¨Ö<ƒ Y`¯„‹ Ò` ¾T>××U ¾›¾` technical conditions of operations conducted by holders
*ø_}` ¾Ue¡` ¨[kƒ vKu?„‹ ¾T>Á of air operator certificates, provided that such technical
"H>Æƒ” *ø_i” ‚¡’>"© G<’@−‹ conditions shall, to the extent possible, be consistent
¾T>ë” Y`¯ƒ K=Á¨× Ã‹LM:: with those established, from time to time, under the
Convention and its Annex 6.
2/ vKYM×’< u²=I ›”kê ”®<e ›”kê (1)
¾}Ökc<ƒ ‚¡’>"© G<’@−‹ ¾›¾` *ø_ 2/ The Authority shall conduct inspections to ensure
}` ¾Ue¡` ¨[kƒ vKu?ƒ uJ’< *ø_} the proper observance of the technical conditions
a‹ uƒ¡¡M SðìT†¨<” KT[ÒÑØ lØ stated under sub-article (1) of this Article by
Ø` ÁÅ`ÒM:: holders of air operator certificates.
3/ ¾*ø_i” ‚¡’>"© G<’@−‹” ›KSŸ}M 3/ Any failure to comply with the technical
u²=I ›ªÏ ¡õM eU”ƒ É”ÒÑ@−‹ conditions of operations shall be punishable in
SW[ƒ Áek×M:: accordance with the provisions of Part Eight of this
Proclamation.
#2. ›ÅÑ— u[^
42. Dangerous Flying
T”—¨‹M ›"D%E” Where an aircraft is flown in such a manner as to cause
Tw[\ Ÿ}[ÒÑÖ ¾›¨<aýL’< ›³» ûÃKƒ danger to any person or property, the pilot-in-command
¨ÃU ›¨<aýL’<” uLò’ƒ Á”kdkc [Çƒ or the co-pilot in charge of the aircraft and the owner or
ûÃKƒ“ ¾›¨<aýL’< vKu?ƒ ¨ÃU }Ÿ^Ã hirer of the aircraft shall be punishable in accordance
u²=I ›ªÏ ¡õM eU”ƒ SW[ƒ Ãk×K<::
with the provisions of Part Eight of this Proclamation.
#3. ¾}k’c ´p}— ¾Ÿõ SKÁÁ vKuƒ ›¾` 43. Operations within Airspace designated as Reduced
¡MM ¨<eØ ¾T>Ÿ“¨” *ø_i”
Vertical Separation Minimum Airspace
1/ T”—¨É u›Óvu< ¾ðkÅKƒ' a) the state of registry of the aircraft has issued
¨ÃU an appropriate approval for such operations;
or
K( uM¿ G<’@ U¡”Áƒ“ ÅI”’ƒ” uum
Å[Í KT[ÒÑØ ¾T>Áe‹K< ÑÅx‹” b) authorized to do so by the Authority under
uTÉ[Ó *ø_i’< ”Ç=Ÿ“¨” uvK extraordinary circumstances, and in
YM×’< ¾}ðkÅKƒ' accordance with such limitations as may be
necessary to ensure an adequate level of
"MJ’ ue}k` ¾}k’c ´p}— ¾Ÿõ safety.
SKÁÁ }Óv^© uJ’uƒ ¾›¾` ¡MM
¨<eØ ¾¨<ß ›Ñ` ›¨<a–L”” *ø_ƒ
TÉ[Ó ›Ã‹MU::
2/ No person may operate a civil aircraft registered in
2/ T”—¨<U c¨<' Ethiopian in airspace designated as reduced
vertical separation minimum airspace unless:
G( *ø_}\“ ¾*ø_}\ ›¨<aፕL”
u²=I ›ªÏ SW[ƒ u¨Ö< Å”x‹“ a) the operator and the operator's aircraft comply
SS]Á−‹ ¨<eØ ¾}kSÖ<ƒ” with the requirements of airworthiness and
¾u[^ wl’ƒ“ ¾*ø_i” ¾ðnÉ operational approval as specified in the
G<’@−‹” ÁŸu\ SJ’<' “ relevant regulations and directives issued
under this Proclamation; and
K( *ፕ_i’< ”Ç="H@É vKYM×’< ¾ð b) the operator is authorized by the Authority to

kÅ SJ’<' conduct such operations.
"M}[ÒÑÖ ue}k` u›=ƒÄåÁ ¾}S²Ñu

c=y=M ›¨<a–L”” ¾}k’c ´p}— ¾Ÿõ
SKÁÁ }Óv^© ”Ç=J” u}¨c’uƒ ¾›¾`
¡MM ¨<eØ Tw[` ›Ã‹MU::
44. Violations of Rules of the Air
#4. ¾›¾` Y`¯ƒ” S}LKõ
Any pilot-in-command or co-pilot in charge of an
T”—¨Á”kdpe [Çƒ ûÃKƒ'
this Proclamation where he violates:
1/ T”—¨<”U ›¨<aፕL” ¾›=ƒÄåÁ” ¾›¾` ¡MM

1/ the Ethiopian rules of the air when flying any
uTs[Ø ¨ÃU u¨<eÖ< c=Áu` ¾›=ƒÄåÁ” aircraft over or in Ethiopian air space;
¾›¾` Y`¯„‹ Ÿ}LKð'
2/ rules of the air of a foreign state when flying an
2/ u›=ƒÄåÁ ¾}S²Ñu” ›¨<aፕL” ¾¨<ß ›Ñ`” aircraft registered in Ethiopia over or in the
¾›¾` ¡MM uTs[Ø ¨ÃU u¨<eÖ< c=Áu` airspace of that state; or
u²=Á ›Ñ` }ðíT>’ƒ ÁL†¨<” ¾›¾` Yር¯
„‹ Ÿ}LKð' ¨ÃU 3/ such rules of the air as established under the
Convention when flying an aircraft registered in
3/ u›=ƒÄåÁ ¾}S²Ñu” ›¨<aፕL” ¾›KU Ethiopia over the airspace of the high seas.
›kõ vQ`” ¾›¾` ¡MM uTs[Ø c=Áu`
u¢”y?”i’< ¾}SKŸ~ƒ” ¾›¾` Y`¯„‹
Ÿ}LKð'
u²=I ›ªÏ SW[ƒ Øó}— }Å`Ô Ãk×M::

CHAPTER THREE
U°^õ Zeƒ AVIATION PERSONNEL
eK ›y=Âi” vKS<Á−‹
45. Aviation Personnel Certificates
#5. K›y=Âi” vKS<Á eKT>cØ ¾Ue¡` ¨[kƒ
1/ Any person having the requisite qualifications may
1/ T”—¨¨< S<Á ÁK¨< c¨< ¾›y= file with the Authority an application for an
Âi” vKS<Á ¾Ue¡` ¨[kƒ ”Ç=cÖ¨< aviation personnel certificate.
vKYM×’<” uTSMŸ‰ K=ÖÃp Ã‹LM::
2/ Where the Authority finds, after investigation, that
2/ vKYM×’< ›SM"‡ Ÿ}Ö¾k¨< ¾›y=Âi” the applicant possesses the proper qualifications
vKS<Á ¾Ue¡` ¨[k~ Ò` Ó”–<’ƒ for, and is physically able to perform, the duties
ÁL†¨<” }Óv^ƒ KTŸ“¨” ›eðLÑ>¨< pertaining to the aviation personnel certificate
‹KA ÁK¨<“ Ö?”’~ ¾}TEL SJ’<” sought, it shall issue such certificate.
›×`„ "[ÒÑÖ u%EL ¾Ue¡` ¨[k~”
ÃcÖªM:: 3/ The Authority may consider prior issuance of an
aviation personnel certificate by a foreign country
3/ vKYM×’< ¾¯KU ›kõ c=y=M ›y=Âi” that is a member of the International Civil Aviation
É`Ïƒ ›vM ¾J’ ¾¨<ß ›Ñ` kÅU c=M Organization as satisfactory evidence, in whole or
¾cÖ¨<” ¾›y=Âi” vKS<Á Ue¡` ¨[kƒ in part, that the applicant possesses the
›SM"‡ Ÿ}Ö¾k¨< ¾Ue¡` ¨[kƒ Ò` qualifications and physical ability to perform the
Ó”–<’ƒ ÁL†¨<” }Óv^ƒ KTŸ“¨” duties pertaining to the aviation personnel
›eðLÑ>¨< ‹KA ÁK¨<“ Ö?”’~ ¾}TEL certificate sought.
SJ’<” uS<KÁ[ÒÓØ
Te[Í ›É`ÑA K=kuK¨< Ã‹LM::
4/ ¾Ue¡` ¨[k~ vKYM×’< ¾c=y=M ›y=Â 4/ The certificate may contain such terms and tests of
i”” ÅI”’ƒ KT[ÒÑØ ›eðLÑ> “†¨< physical fitness as the Authority may determine to
wKA ¾T>ë“†¨<” É”ÒÑ@−‹“ ¾›"M be necessary to assure safety in civil aviation.
wnƒ T[ÒÑÝ U`S^−‹” K=Ã´
Ã‹LM::
5/ vKYM×’< ¾u[^ ›vLƒ” ¨ÃU ¾›¨<a 5/ The Authority may adopt rules to determine the
ýL”“ ¾›¨<aýL” V}a‹' ¨<MwM categories and eligibility requirements of
u=„‹“ ›ýK=Á”f‹ ØÑ“ vKS<Á−‹”
certificates to be issued to aviation personnel
¾TcMÖ”“ ¾Sq×Ö` Lò’ƒ ÁKv†
¨<” ÚUa K›y=Âi” vKS<Á−‹ ¾T>c including personnel in charge of training and
Ö<ƒ” ¾Ue¡` ¨[k„‹ ¯Ã’ƒ“ ¾T>c inspection of crew members or personnel engaged
Ö<uƒ” SYð`ƒ ¾T>ë” Y`¯ƒ in the maintenance of aircraft, aircraft engines,
K=Á¨× Ã‹LM:: propellers and appliances.
6/ uK?L ›Ñ` ¾}cÖ ¾›y=Âi” vKS<Á ¾U 6/ The Authority may issue certificate of validation
e¡` ¨[kƒ” u}SKŸ} vKeM×’< ¾T with respect to an aviation personnel certificate
êÅmÁ ¾Ue¡` ¨[kƒ K=cØ Ã‹LM:: issued by another state.
#6. ¡MŸL 46. Prohibition
1/ T”—¨<U c¨< u²=I ›ªÏ SW[ƒ ¾}cÖ

¨ÃU ¾ìÅk ¾›y=Âi” vKS<Á ¾Ue¡` 1/ No person shall fly as a crewmember of an aircraft
¨[kƒ "MÁ² ue}k` u›=ƒÄåÁ u}S registered in Ethiopia unless he is the holder of an
²Ñu ›¨<aፕL” ¾u[^ ›vM J• Sw[` aviation personnel certificate issued or validated in
›Ã‹MU:: accordance with this Proclamation.
2/ T”—¨<U c¨<' 2/ No person shall fly in the airspace of Ethiopia as a

crewmember of an aircraft registered in another
state unless:
G( u²=I ›ªÏ ¨ÃU ›¨<aፕL’< u}S a) he is the holder of an aviation personnel

²Ñuuƒ ›Ñ` QÓ SW[ƒ ¾}cÖ
certificate issued under this Proclamation or
¾›y=Âi” vKS<Á ¾Ue¡` ¨[kƒ
"MÁ²' the laws of the state in which the aircraft is
registered;
K( Ue¡` ¨[k~ uK?L¨< ›Ñ` ¾}cÖ¨<
u¢”y?”i’< SW[ƒ Ÿ¨Ö<ƒ S’h b) the requirements under which a certificate was
Å[Í−‹ Ò` Ÿ<M uJ’ ¨ÃU uu issued by such other state are equal to or
KÖ Seð`ƒ SW[ƒ "MJ’' “ exceed those minimum standards established
under the Convention; and
N( }S××˜ ¾›=ƒÄåÁ ¾Ue¡` ¨[kƒ
ÁM}ŸKŸK c¨< "MJ’' c) he is not a person who has been refused an
equivalent Ethiopian certificate.
ue}k` u›=ƒÄåÁ ›¾` ¡MM uK?L ›Ñ`
u}S²Ñu ›¨<aýL” ¾u[^ ›vM uSJ”
K=u` ›Ã‹MU::
3/ No person shall engage in the operation or
3/ T”—¨<U c¨< ¾›y=Âi” vKS<Á ¾Ue¡` maintenance of an aircraft or perform any other act
¨[kƒ u=cÖ¨<U uUe¡` ¨[k~ LÃ for which an aviation personnel certificate has
u}SKŸ~ƒ É”ÒÑ@−‹“ ÑÅx‹ SW[ƒ been issued except in accordance with the terms
"MJ’ ue}k` u›¨<aፕL” *ø_i” ¨ÃU and limitations imposed therein.
ØÑ“ ¨ÃU uT”—¨<U K?L }Óv` LÃ
SWT^ƒ ›Ã‹MU::
#7. ¾u[^ ›vLƒ 47. Crew Members
1/ vKYM×’<' 1/ The Authority shall:
G( ¾›¨<a–L’<” ¯Ã’ƒ' ¾¨<eØ ›kTSØ' a) determine the organization, composition and

¾u[^¨<” `´Sƒ' ›¨<a–L’< ¾}cT minimum number of flight crew required for
ûƒ” ¾›ÑMÓKAƒ Se¡“ K?KA‹ G<’@
−‹” ŸÓ”³u? uTeÑvƒ u›=ƒÄåÁ K}
duty aboard an aircraft registered in Ethiopian,
S²Ñu ›¨<a–L” Y^ ›eðLÑ> ¾T>J’< taking into consideration, among other things,
¾u[^ ›vLƒ” ›Å[ÍËƒ' ewØ`“ the type of aircraft, configuration, flight
›’e}— lØ` Ãë“M& lengths and particular uses in which the
aircraft is engaged.
K( ¾u[^ ›vLƒ” Ÿõ}—¨<” ¾Y^ c¯ƒ“
›eðLÑ> ¾°[õƒ Ñ>²?Áƒ” ÚUa ¾›W b) set the standards and conditions of duty for
^` Å[Í“ ¾Y^ G<’@−‹” Ãë“M::
flight crew members including maximum duty
hours and required rest periods.
2/ ¾u[^ ›vLƒ Ku[^¨< ›Ã’ƒ u}¨c’¨< 2/ No flight shall be permitted to operate unless the
Å[Í“ G<’@−‹ SW[ƒ ¾}TEK< "MJ’“ crew is strictly in accordance with the standards
Á”Ç”Æ ¾u[^ ›vM KT>ðêS¨< }Óv` and conditions determined for the type of flight
¾T>Ö¾l Å[Í−‹”“ G<’@−‹” ¾T>ÁTEL involved and unless each individual member of the
"MJ’ ue}k` T”—¨<U u[^ K=Å[Ó flight crew meets the standards and conditions
›Ã‹MU:: regarding the performance of duty.
3/ T”—¨ ¾T> for approval by the Authority, the conditions of
ÁÅ`Ò†¨<” ¾Y^ G<’@−‹ uvK YM×’< duties in force with respect to its crewmembers.
”Ç=çÉlKƒ Tp[w ›Kuƒ::
#8. ›³» ûÃKƒ“ }}Ÿ= ›³» ûÃKƒ eKS 48. Designation of Pilot-in-Command and Second in-
SÅw Command
T”—¨ uT>J”uƒ Ñ>²?U crewmember as pilot-in-command and another
}}¡„ ¾T>W^ wnƒ ÁK¨<” K?L ¾u[^
qualified flight crewmember as second-in-command
W^}™‹ ›vM ”Å U¡ƒM ›³» ûÃKƒ
SSÅw ›Kuƒ:: who shall assume command when necessary.
#9. ¾›³» ûÃKƒ Lò’ƒ 49. Responsibilities of Pilot-in-Command
1/ ¾›¨<aፕL” ›³» ûÃKƒ ›¨<aፕL’< ua‡ 1/ The pilot-in-command of an aircraft shall be

Ÿ}²Ñ<uƒ“ ¾S’dƒ ”penc? KTÉ[Ó Ÿ} responsible for the safety of all crewmembers,
²ÒËuƒ Ñ>²? ›”e„ u[^¨< }Ö“q uSÚ[h passengers and cargo on board from the moment
eŸT>qUuƒ“ ¾›¨<aፕL’< ª’— ›”kdni the doors are closed and the aircraft is ready to
¡õKA‹ ¾J’<ƒ V}a‹ eŸT>Öñuƒ Ñ>²? move for the purpose of taking off until the
É[e K›¨<a–L’<' Ku[^ W^}™‡'
moment it finally comes to rest at the end of the
KS”ÑÅ™‡“ u›¨<a–L’< ¨<eØ KT>Ñ˜ ß’ƒ
ÅI”’ƒ Lò ÃJ“M:: flight and the engines used as primary propulsion
units are shut down.
2/ T”—¨ 2/ Any pilot-in-command shall observe the rules of
cÖ< }Ñu= SS`Á−‹”“ u²=I ›ªÏ the air, appropriate instructions of air traffic
É”ÒÑ@−‹“ u›ªÌ SW[ƒ u¨Ö< Å”x‹' controllers and other requirements that may be
SS]Á−‹“ ƒ°³µ‹ SW[ƒ ¾T>¨c’< imposed pursuant to the provisions of this
}ðLÑ> G<’@−‹” SŸ}M“ SðçU Proclamation and regulations, directives and orders
›Kuƒ:: issued hereunder.
3/ T”—¨Ñ–< c−‹” ¨ÃU omission, if such act or omission was considered
”w[„‹” ÅI”’ƒ KSÖup c=vM ¾S<Á to be prudent and necessary to safeguard the
ÓÈ¨< uT>ÖÃk¨< SW[ƒ uðçS¨< aircraft or persons or property aboard the aircraft
É`Ñ>ƒ U¡”Áƒ KT>Ÿcƒ Ñ<Çƒ uÓK< }Ö while he was on duty.
Ám ›ÃJ”U::
4/ The Authority may impose such additional duties
4/ vKYM×’< KÅI”’ƒ ›eðLÑ> J• "Ñ–¨< and responsibilities upon a pilot-in-command as
u›³» ûÃKƒ LÃ }ÚT] ÓÈ−‹”“ may be required in the interest of safety.
Lò’„‹” K=ØMuƒ Ã‹LM::
ምEራፍ Aራት CHAPTER FOUR

¾›?a•+"M ›ÑMÓKA„‹ AERONAUTICAL SERVICES
50. Air Traffic Services

$. ¾›¾` ƒ^ò¡ ›ÑMÓKAƒ
1/ The Authority shall issue air traffic control rules
1/ vKYM×’< u¢”y?”i’< SW[ƒ u¾Ñ>²?¨<
applicable within the territory of Ethiopia,
ŸT>¨Ö<ƒ Y`¯„‹ Ò` u}‰K SÖ”
¾T>××S<“ u›=ƒÄåÁ Ó³ƒ ¨<eØ provided that such rules shall, to the extent
}ðéT> ¾T>J’< ¾›¾` ƒ^ò¡ lØØ` possible, be consistent with those established, from
Y`¯„‹” Á¨×M:: time to time, under the Convention .
2/ The Authority shall have the power to install,

2/ vKYM×’< u›=ƒÄåÁ ¨<eØ K›?a•+"M manage and maintain radio communications and
ÖkT@ w‰ ¾T>¨<M ¾_Ç=Ä SÑ“—“ navigation and surveillance systems within
¾“y=Ñ@i”“ ¾p˜ƒ óc=K=+−‹ ¾SƒŸM' Ethiopia solely for aeronautical use. It shall also
¾Te}ÇÅ`“ ¾SÖÑ” YM×” Ã•[ªM:: have the power to participate in and become user
›eðLÑ> J• c=Ñ˜“ uT>’>eƒ\ c=ðkÉ ukÖ“
¨ÃU u›IÑ<` Å[Í c=y=M ›y=Âi”” u}SKŸ} of communication systems established at regional
uT>ðÖ\ ¾SÑ“— Y`¯ƒ }sV‹ ¨<eØ or continental level, when the need arises and upon
uSd}õ ¾SÑ“— Y`¯„‹ }ÖnT> K=J” the authorization of the Minister.
Ã‹LM::
3/ The Authority may, either nationally or through
3/ vKYM×’< uwN?^© Å[Í ¨ÃU ukÖ“ regional co-operation, establish and operate
ƒww` ›T"Ã’ƒ ¾SÑ“—' ¾“y=Ñ@i”“ communication, navigation and surveillance
¾p˜ƒ S[x‹” u}Ñu=¨< ‚¡•KAÍ= LÃ networks with the appropriate technologies.
}SY`„ TssU“ T"H@É Ã‹LM::
4/ The Authority may issue rules and standards
4/ vKYM×’< ¾›¾` “y=Ñ@i” óc=K=+−‹”“ applicable to air navigation facilities and
W^}™‹” uT>SKŸƒ }ðéT> ¾T>J’<“ personnel, provided that such rules and standards
u}‰K SÖ” u¢”y?”i’< SW[ƒ Ÿ¨Ö< shall, to the extent possible, be consistent with
Å[Í−‹“ }S^ß’ƒ "L†¨< ›Wâ‹ Ò` those standards and recommended practices under
¾T>××S< Y`¯„‹“ Å[Í−‹ K=Á¨×
Ã‹LM:: the Convention.
5/ vKYM×’< uc=y=M ›y=Âi” Se¡ u›=ƒ 5/ The Authority shall publish and distribute
ÄåÁ ›¾` ¡MM ¾T>Ÿ“¨’< }Óva‹” uT> aeronautical information of a lasting nature that
SKŸƒ }ðéT> ¾T>J’< sT> ¾›?a•+"M shall be applicable with respect to civil aviation
S[Í−‹” ”Ç=G ¾J’< ¾›?a•+"M "`−‹“ ‰`„ maps and charts that may be required in
‹” ›dƒV Ác^ÝM:: accordance with the Convention.
$1. ¾u[^ SeSa‹” eKSc¾U 51. Establishment of Air Routes
1/ vKYM×’< u›=ƒÄåÁ *ø_ƒ ¾T>ÁÅ`Ñ< 1/ The Authority shall establish air routes through
¾c=y=M ›¨<aፕL•‹ ¾T>ÁMñuƒ” ¾u[^ which civil aircraft operating in Ethiopia can
SeS` ÃcÃTM& ”Ç=GSKŸ proceed; and it may, in collaboration with the
†¨< ¾S”ÓYƒ vKYM×“ƒ Ò` appropriate government authorities, designate
uS}vu` ¾}ŸKŸK<' ÑÅw ¾}Å[Ñv†¨<”“ prohibited, restricted and danger areas.
›ÅÑ— x−‹” K=cÃU Ã‹LM::
2/ The Authority shall issue arrival, approach and
2/ vKYM×’< u¯KU ›kõ c=y=M ›y=Âi” departure procedures for flights in accordance with
É`Ïƒ ¾›W^` Å[Í−‹“ u›=ƒÄåÁ basic criteria established by the International Civil
¨<eØ vK< ¾›¨<aፕL” T[òÁ−‹ ¨<eØ Aviation Organization and based on appropriate
uT>ÁÑKÓK< }Ñu= ¾“y=Ñ@i” ›Ò» SX] navigation aids serving the aerodromes in
Á−‹ LÃ }SY`„ ¾u[^ SÇ[h' Ethiopia.
Sn[u=Á“ S’h Y`›„‹” Á¨×M::
52. Air Navigation Facility Safety Standards
$2. ¾›¾` “y=Ñ@i” óc=K=+ ¾ÅI”’ƒ
Å[Í−‹
The Authority shall prescribe minimum safety
standards for the operation of air navigation facilities
vKYM×’< ¾›¾` “y=Ñ@i” óc=K=+−‹*ø_i””
uT>SKŸƒ }ðéT> ¾T>J’< S’h ¾ÅI”’ƒ located in Ethiopia.
Å[Í−‹” Á¨×M::
ምEራፍ Aምስት CHAPTER FIVE

eK›¨<aýL” T[òÁ−‹ AERODROMES
$3. ¾ðnÉ ›eðLÑ>’ƒ 53. Requirement of License
1/ T”—¨SKŸ}¨< ›"M ¾›=”y

e}S”ƒ ðnÉ ”Ç=G<U uvKYM×’< 1/ No person may operate an aerodrome unless
¾*ø_i” ðnÉ "M}cÖ¨<“ u}cÖ¨< obtained an investment permit from the concerned
ðnÉ ¨<eØ u}SKŸ~ƒ É”ÒÑ@−‹“ organ and an operating license issue by the
ÑÅx‹ SW[ƒ "MJ’ ue}k` ¾›¨<aፕL” Authority and except in accordance with the terms
T[òÁ *ø_ƒ K=ÁÅ`Ó ›Ã‹MU:: and conditions of such permit and license.
2/ u›¨<aፕL” T[òÁ ›=”yeƒ KTÉ[Ó 2/ Any person entitled to invest in an aerodrome

Swƒ ÁK¨< T”—¨<U c¨< ¾›¨<aፕL” business may file with the Authority an application
T[òÁ *ø_i” ðnÉ ”Ç=cÖ¨< for an aerodrome operating license.
KvKYM×’< TSMŸ‰ K=Ák`w Ã‹LM::
3/ The Authority shall issue an aerodrome operating
3/ vKYM×’< ¾k[uKƒ” TSMŸ‰ SÙa license to the applicant if it is satisfied, after
›SM"‡ u²=I ›ªÏ“ u›ªÌ SW[ƒ investigation, that the applicant is adequately
u¨Ö< Å”x‹“ SS]Á−‹ SW[ƒ ÅI” equipped and able to conduct a safe operation in
’~ ¾}Öuk ¾›¨<aፕL” T[òÁ *ø_i” accordance with the requirements of this
KT"H@É uT>Ñv ¾}²ÒË“ wnƒ ÁK¨< Proclamation and regulations and directives issued
SJ’<” "[ÒÑÖ u%EL ðnÆ” ÃcÖªM:: hereunder.
4/ T”—¨Áe‹K< É”ÒÑ@−‹”' G<’@ necessary to ensure safety in commercial air
−‹”“ ÑÅx‹” ”Å›eðLÑ>’~ SÁ´ transport.
Ã‹LM::
5/ Unless the Authority determines that it would be
5/ vKYM×’< KQ´w ØpU }n^’> ÃJ“M contrary to the public interest, an aerodrome
wKA "LS’ ue}k`' T”—¨<U ¾›¨<
operating license shall incorporate terms,
aýL” T[òÁ *ø_i” ðnÉ፤ conditions and limitations relating to:
gA 4ሺ5) ØÁ‰L ነU¶T Uz¤È qÜ_R @3 የካቲት 5 qN 2ሺ1 ›.M Federal Negarit Gazeta No. 23 12th February, 2009 …. page 4500
G( ¾dƒ ›ÅÒ SŸLŸÁ“ TÇ— SX]Á−‹” a) the operation and maintenance of adequate
ÚUa K›¨<a–L” T[õ' S’dƒ ¨ÃU
uS_ƒ LÃ ”penc? KTÉ[Ó ¨ÅT> safety equipment, including fire fighting and
ÁÑKÓK< T”—¨‹K< um ¾J’< any portion of the aerodrome used for landing,
¾ÅI”’ƒ SX]Á−‹” *ø_i”“ ØÑ“' takeoff or surface maneuvering of aircraft; and
”Ç=G ÃJ“K< wKA ¾T>Á

U”v†¨<” ¾SËS]Á Å[Í“ ¾G<K}—
b) the condition and maintenance of primary and
Å[Í T[òÁ T@Ç−‹ G<’@“ ØÑ“' secondary runways as the Authority
¾T>SKŸ~ É”ÒÑ@−‹' G<’@−‹“ ÑÅx‹” determines to be necessary.
T"}ƒ ›Kuƒ::
6/ vKYM×’< ÃI” ›ªÏ' u›ªÌ SW[ƒ ¾¨Ö< 6/ The Authority may, in order to enforce compliance
Å”x‹”' SS]Á−‹”“ ƒ°³µ‹” KTeŸu` with this Proclamation and regulations, directives
T”—¨<”U ¾›¨<aýL” T[òÁ *ø_i” ðnÉ
u²=I ›ªÏ ¡õM eU”ƒ É”ÒÑ@−‹ SW[ƒ and orders issued hereunder, suspend or revoke
TÑÉ ¨ÃU SW[´ Ã‹LM:: any aerodrome license in accordance with the
provisions of Part Eight of this Proclamation.
$4. SS²—
54. Criteria
1/ vKYM×’< ¾›¨<aፕL” T[òÁ *ፕ_i” ðnÉ
É”ÒÑ@−‹”“ G<’@−‹” c=ë” ¾ÅI”’ƒ' 1/ In determining terms and conditions of
¾c?Ÿ<]+“ ¾›"vu= Øun }ðLÑ> G<’@−‹” aerodrome license, the Authority shall have due
ÓUƒ ¨<eØ TeÑvƒ“ ’²=I”U }ðLÑ> regard to the requirements for safety, security
G<’@−‹ }Óv^© KTÉ[Ó ¾T>Áe‹K< Y`¯ and protection of the environment and adopt
„‹” T¨<×ƒ ›Kuƒ::
rules to implement these requirements.
2/ vKYM×’< ¾T>Á¨×†¨< ¾›?`þ`ƒ Ó”
2/ The rules and standards applicable to aerodrome
v Y`›„‹“ Å[Í−‹ u}‰K SÖ” u¢ construction and operations issued by the Authority
”y?”i’< LÃ Ÿ}SKŸ~ƒ Å[Í−‹“ }S^ shall, to the extent possible, conform to those
ß’ƒ ÁL†¨< ›Wâ‹ Ò` S××U ›Kv standards and recommended practices under the
†¨<:: Convention.
$5. eKSc¾U 55. Designation

vKYM×’<' The Authority shall:
1/ ¾c=y=M ›y=Âi” ›¨<a–L” T[òÁ−‹”“
1/ designate civil aviation aerodromes and places
uÑ>²?Á© ¾c=y=M ›¨<aፕL” S’h“ SÉ that may be used as temporary locations for
[h’ƒ ¾T>ÁÑKÓK< x−‹” Sc¾U'
take-off and landing of civil aircrafts;
2/ ¾›¨<a–L” T[òÁ Å[Í−‹” T¨<×ƒ' 2/ provide for different classification of
“
aerodromes; and
3/ u¯KU ›kõ ›¾` ƒ^”eþ`ƒ K}cT\
3/ designate certain aerodromes as international
›¾` ›ÕÕ¼‹ ÖkT@ ¾T>¨<K< ¾}¨c’<
›¨<a–L” T[òÁ−‹” ”Å ¯KU ›kõ aerodromes to be used by air carriers engaged in
›¨<a–L” T[òÁ Sc¾U' Ã‹LM:: international air transportation.
$6. u}ðkÅ ›¨<a–L” T[òÁ eKT[õ 56. Landing at Designated Aerodromes
T”—¨²?Á© x ¨<ß T”—¨<”U ¾c=y=M Authority has designated the aerodrome or the
›¨<aýL” Ÿ›”É ›¨<a–L” T[òÁ ¨ÃU Ñ>²?Á©
temporary location for landing and take-off.
x ¨ÅK?L ›¨<a–L” T[òÁ ¨ÃU Ñ>²?Á© x
*ø_ƒ TÉ[Ó ›Ã‹MU::
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$7. ›Å“nò ’Ña‹” eKT”dƒ ¨ÃU 57. Removal or Marking of Obstructions

UM¡ƒ eKTÉ[Ó
1/ The Authority may prohibit the erection of
1/ vKYM×’< u›¨<aፕL” T[òÁ ›"vu= buildings or the placement of any obstacle in
Ku[^ ÅI”’ƒ ›Å“nò K=J’< ¾T>‹K< areas surrounding aerodromes, which may
Ó”v−‹ ”ÇÃÑ’u< ¨ÃU K?KA‹ constitute an obstruction to safe flight
¾T>Ò`Æ ’Ña‹ ”ÇÃ•\ K=ŸK¡M operations.
Ã‹LM::
2/ The Authority may issue rules and standards for:
2/ vKYM×’<'
a) removing or marking obstructions on land
G( u›¨<aፕL” T[òÁ ›ÖÑw vK S_ƒ near an aerodrome; and
LÃ ¾T>Ñ–< ›Å“nò ’Ña‹” T”d
ƒ” ¨ÃU UM¡ƒ TÉ[Ó”' “
K( K›¾` “y=Ñ@i” ÅI”’ƒ ÖkT@ ÁL†¨< b) establishing and maintaining warning lights or
¾TeÖ”kmÁ Sw^„‹” ¨ÃU K?KA‹ other aids to safety in air navigation,
¾›¾` “y=Ñ@i” ÅI”’ƒ ›Ò» SX]Á including pipe lines, power lines and the
−‹”“ Ÿ’²=I Ò` }ÁÁ»’ƒ ÁL†¨<“ like, whether under-ground or overhead,
uS_ƒ ¨<eØU J’ u›¾` LÃ ¾}² required in connection with such lights or
[Ñ<ƒ” ¾vD”vD' ¾eM¡“ ¾ÃM SeSa‹
“ ¾SdcK<ƒ” T•`”“ SÖÑ””' other aids.
¾T>SKŸ~ Y`¯„‹“ Å[Í−‹ K=Á¨×
Ã‹LM:: 3/ The Authority may serve a notice upon the owner or
occupier of a land located in the vicinity of an
3/ u›¨<aýL” T[òÁ ›pû=Á ¾T>Ñ˜ ’Ñ` aerodrome in which an object is located, directing the
¨ÃU ¾’Ñ\ ŸòM ›"M' owner or occupier within such reasonable time as is
specified in the notice to remove the object or a portion
of the object or mark it in such manner as may be
specified, when such object or such portion of it:
G( uvKYM×’< ›e}Á¾ƒ K›¨<aፕL•‹ a) constitutes, in the opinion of the Authority, an

u[^ ›Å“nò’~ ¨ÃU ¾YÒƒ U”
ß’~ Ÿ}[ÒÑÖ' ¨ÃU obstruction or potential hazard to aircraft; or
K( SÖ’< u¢”y?”i’< ¨ÃU uK?KA‹ b) extends above the obstacle limitation surfaces
›Óvw’ƒ vL†¨< ¾¯KU ›kõ c=y=M specified in the Convention or other relevant
›y=Âi” É`Ïƒ ‚¡’>"© SYð`„‹ International Civil Aviation Organization
¨<eØ Ÿ}SKŸ~ƒ ÑÅx‹ uMÙ Ÿ}Ñ–' technical requirements.
vKYM×’< ›Å“nò¨< ’Ñ` KT>Ñ˜uƒ x
vKu?ƒ ¨ÃU vKÃµ ›Å“nò¨< ’Ñ` ¨ÃU
ŸòM ›"M }Ñu= uJ’ ¾Ñ>²? ÑÅw ¨<eØ ”Ç=’X
¨ÃU uT>ðKÑ¨< S”ÑÉ UM¡ƒ ”Ç=Å`Óuƒ
TeÖ”kmÁ SeÖƒ Ã‹LM:: 4/ If the owner or occupier on whom a notice is
served under sub-article (3) of this Article
4/ u²=I ›”kê ”®<e ›”kê (3) SW[ƒ TeÖ” fails to comply with the instructions in the
kmÁ ¾}cÖ¨< vK”w[ƒ ¨ÃU vKÃµ notice, the Authority may remove the object
uTeÖ”kmÁ¨< SW[ƒ "MðìS vKYM×’<
›Å“nò ¾J’¨< ’Ñ` ¨ÃU ŸòM ›"M ”Ç=’X or portion of it and request such owner or
TÉ[Ó“ Ÿ²=G< Ò` ¾}ÁÁ²< ¨ß−‹” occupier to reimburse the costs incurred in
vK”w[~ ¨ÃU vKÃµ¨< ”Ç=}" K=ÖÃk¨< relation thereto.
Ã‹LM::
58. Acquisition of land
$8. S_ƒ eKTÓ–ƒ
1/ The Authority or any designated entity shall obtain
1/ vKYM×’< ¨ÃU uvKYM×’< ¾}c¾S land for the purpose of providing air navigation
›"M K›¾` “y=Ñ@i” ›ÑMÓKAƒ“ ¾_Ç=Ä“ services and other facilities, including radio and
¾›?K?¡ƒa’>¡e SX]Á−‹“ °n−‹” electronic apparatus and equipment.
ÚUa KK?KA‹ óc=K=+−‹ ¾T>¨<M
S_ƒ ÁÑ—M::
2/ S_ƒ KQ´w ØpU TªM” uT>SKŸƒ 2/ The provisions of the laws relating to land required
›Óvw vK¨< QÓ ¾}Å’ÑÑ¨< }ðéT> for use for public purposes shall be applicable.
ÃJ“M::
¡õM ›Ueƒ PART FIVE

¾›¾` ›ÑMÓKAƒ ðnÉ ›c×Ø LICENSING OF AIR SERVICES
$9. ¾ðnÉ ›eðLÑ>’ƒ
59. Requirement of License
T”—¨<U ¾›¾` *ø_}` ŸvKYM×’< ¾}c
Ö¨< ¾ì“ ðnÉ ŸK?K¨< ue}k` u›¾` No air operator may engage in air services without
›ÑMÓKAƒ K=cT^ ›Ã‹MU:: having a valid license issued by the Authority.
%. ¾›¾` ›ÑMÓKAƒ ðnÉ ¯Ã’„‹ 60. Types of Air Service Licenses
1/ ¾T>Ÿ}K<ƒ ¾›¾` ›ÑMÓKAƒ ðnÊ‹ 1/ The following air service licenses may be issued
uvKYM×’< K=cÖ< Ã‹LK<& by the Authority:
G) ¾›¾` ƒ^”eþ`ƒ ðnÉ&

a) air transport service license;
ለ/ ¾›?`ÁM Y^ ðnÉ& “
b) aerial work service license; and
ሐ/ ¾ÓM ¾›¾` ›ÑMÓKAƒ ðnÉ::
c) private air service license.
2/ ¾›¾` ƒ^”eþ`ƒ ðnÉ ¾T>cÖ¨< SÅu
—“ SÅu— LMJ’< ¾GÑ` ¨<eØ“ ¯KU 2/ Air transport service license shall be issued for
›kõ ¾›¾` ƒ^”eþ`ƒ ›ÑMÓKA„‹ scheduled and non-scheduled domestic and
ÃJ“M:: international air transport services.
3/ ¾›?`ÁM Y^ ðnÉ ¾T>cÖ¨< u²=I ›ªÏ 3/ Aerial work service license shall be issued for
›”kê 2 ”®<e ›”kê (2) u}S services covered by the definition provided for in
KŸ}¨< ƒ`ÕT@ KT>gð’< ›ÑMÓKA„‹ ÃJ“M& sub-article (2) of Article 2 of this Proclamation;
J•U T”—¨<”U "T@^ Ãµ ¾T>u` provided, however, that prior security clearance
›¨<aýL”” uT>SKŸƒ ðnÉ ¾T>cÖ¨<
ŸT>SKŸ}¨< ›"M ¾c?Ÿ=¿]+ ðnÉ upÇ=T>Á shall be obtained from the appropriate organ for an
c=ÁÑ˜ w‰ ÃJ“M:: aircraft equipped with any camera.
4/ ¾ÓM ›¾` ›ÑMÓKAƒ ðnÉ ¾T>cÖ¨< 4/ Private air service license shall be issued for
KT>c=Ä” Y^' KQ¡U“' K`Ç ¨ÃU specific transports or types of flights such as
cw›© }M°¢ KSXWK<ƒ ¾}K¿ missionary, medical and relief or humanitarian
¾ƒ^”eþ`ƒ ›ÑMÓKA„‹ ¨ÃU u[^−‹ missions.
ÃሆናM::
%1. ¾ðnÉ TSMŸ‰ 61. Application for License
T”—¨ðMÓ c¨< u²=I ›ªÏ ›”kê %(1) submit an application for the appropriate license
¾}SKŸ}¨< ›Óvw ÁK¨< ðnÉ ”Ç=cÖ¨< referred to in Article 60(1) of this Proclamation in
uvKYM×’< u}¨c’¨< Y`¯ƒ“ öÙ such manners and forms as prescribed by the
SW[ƒ TSMŸ‰¨<” Tp[w ›Kuƒ:: Authority.
%2. ¾ðnÉ ›c×Ø SS²—−‹ 62. Criteria for issuance of License
1/ vKYM×’< ¾›Ñ` ¨<eØ ¾›¾` ƒ^”eþ`ƒ 1/ In determining whether to issue a license, with
¨ÃU ¾›?`ÁM Y^ ðnÉ c=cØ K?KA‹ K=¿ respect to domestic air transportation or aerial
¾T>Ñv†¨< ’Ña‹ ”Å}Öul J’¨< ¾ðnÉ
ÖÁm¨<” wnƒ“ ‹KA' ¾u[^¨<” SÉ[h“
work, the Authority shall, among other things,
uSHM ›ÑMÓKAƒ K=cØv†¨< ¾T>Ñu< x− consider the fitness and qualifications of the
‹”' ›ÑMÓKAƒ ¾T>cØuƒ” ýaÓÛ“ applicant, the terminal and intermediate points to
¾ðnÆ ScÖƒ KQ´w K=ÁeÑ˜ ¾T>‹K¨<” be served, the schedules and whether the issuance
ØpU TÑ“²w ›Kuƒ:: would be in the public interest.
2/ vKYM×’< ¾¯KU ›kõ ›¾` ƒ^”eþ 2/ In determining whether to issue a license, with
`ƒ ðnÉ c=cØ u²=I ›”kê ”®<e ›”kê respect to international air transportation, the
(1) Ÿ}SKŸ}¨< u}ÚT] ›=ƒÄåÁ ›vM Authority shall, in addition to the criteria set forth
¾J’‹v†¨<” ¯KU ›kõ“ ¾G<KƒÄi in sub-article (1) of this Article, consider the
eUU’„‹” ”Ç=G<U ¯KU ›kõ ¾èuè requirements of international and bilateral
SÖnkU Ó”–<’„‹” Ó”³u? ¨<eØ
TeÑvƒ ›Kuƒ:: agreements to which Ethiopia is a party as well as
international reciprocity.
%3. ¾ðnÉ ›c×Ø G<’@−‹
63. Conditions for Issuance of License
1/ T”—¨ÖÃp ¾›¾` ›ÕÕ» u²=I ›ªÏ' u²=I 1/ Any air carrier applying for a license under this
›ªÏ SW[ƒ u¨× Å”w “ ›Óvw’ƒ Proclamation shall secure an insurance policy that
vL†¨< ¯KU ›kõ eUU’„‹ ¾}Å’ÑÑ<ƒ meets the minimum amounts for covering the
¾}KÁ¿ Lò’„‹ ¾T>ÁeŸƒK<ƒ” ›’e}— various liabilities prescribed under the provisions
¾¡õÁ SÖ” ¾T>gõ” ¾SÉ” ªeƒ“ of this Proclamation, regulations issued hereunder
þK=c= SÁ´ ›Kuƒ:: and applicable international agreements.
2/ u²=I ›”kê ”®<e ›”kê (1) ¾}SK 2/ Failure to secure and maintain in force the
Ÿ}¨<” ¾SÉ” ªeƒ“ þK=c= ›KSÁ´“ insurance policy referred to in sub-article (1) of
}ðéT>’ƒ •aƒ ”Ç=kØM ›KTÉ[Ó this Article shall, in addition to any other penalty
K=ÁeŸƒM ŸT>‹K¨< T”—¨<U K?L p×ƒ that may be imposed, constitute a basis for the
u}ÚT] ›¨<aýL” ”ÇÃu` KTÉ[Ó“ grounding of aircrafts and suspension or
KðnÉ SÑÉ ¨ÃU Sc[´ U¡”Áƒ revocation of a license.
ÃJ“M::
3/ In issuing an air transport or aerial work license,
3/ vKYM×’< ¾›¾` ƒ^”eþ`ƒ ¨ÃU the Authority may attach such other conditions and
¾›?`ÁM Y^ ðnÉ uT>cØuƒ Ñ>²? limitations as may be required in the public
KQ´w ØpU ›eðLÑ> ¾J’< K?KA‹
interest.
G<’@−‹“ ÑÅx‹ ŸðnÆ Ò` ”Ç=ÁÁ²<
TÉ[Ó Ã‹LM::
4/ T”—¨cÖ¨<” ›ÑMÓ between which the air operator is authorized to
KAƒ ”Ç=G<U KQ´w ØpU c=vM ŸðnÆ engage in commercial air transport and the
Ò` ”Ç=ÁÁ²< ¾}Å[Ñ< G<’@−‹”“ ÑÅx services to be rendered, as well as the conditions
‹” SÓKê ›Kuƒ:: and limitations attached to the license to safeguard
public interest.
5/ uSÅu— ¨ÃU ‰`}` uT>Å[Ó ¾¯KU
›kõ ¾”ÓÉ ›¾` ƒ^”eþ`ƒ KSWT 5/ Where it is not practical to designate the terminal
^ƒ u}cÖ ðnÉ ¾u[^¨< SÉ[h“ and intermediate points in a license issued for
uSHM ›ÑMÓKAƒ K=cØv†¨< ¾T>Ñu< international commercial air transport on a
T[òÁ x−‹” SÓKê "M}‰K u[^¨< scheduled or charter basis, it shall be allowed to
K=Ÿ}M ¾T>Ñv¨<” ›ÖnLÃ ¾u[^ SeS` designate only the general route or routes to be
¨ÃU SeSa‹ w‰ SÓKê Ã‰LM:: followed.
%4. ]õ 64. Tariffs
1/ T”—¨cÖ¨< ¾›¾` 1/ No air carrier may engage in air transportation
ƒ^”eþ`ƒ ›ÑMÓKAƒ ¾¡õÁ SÖ”“ unless it has in force a currently effective tariff
›ÑMÓKA~ ¾T>cØv†¨<” G<’@−‹ Á"}} covering the rates and conditions for the
¨p© ¾J’ ]õ ŸK?K¨< ue}k` u›¾` transportation to be provided.
ƒ^”eþ`ƒ ›ÑMÓKAƒ Y^ K=WT^
›Ã‹MU::
2/ ]ñ vKYM×’< uT>ë’¨< öÙ ¾} 2/ The tariffs shall be in such form and contain such
²ÒË“ ´`´` S[Í ¾Á² SJ” ›Kuƒ::
detail as may be required by the Authority, and in
¾¯KU ›kõ ¾›¾` ƒ^”eþ`ƒ” uT>S
KŸƒ }ðéT> ¾T>J” ]õ cŸ}‰K the case of tariffs for international air
É[e u¯KU ›kõ Å[Í−‹ ¾}ÑKç¨<” transportation, the Authority shall consider, in so
öÙ“ Ã²ƒ ÁTEL SJ’<” vKYM×’< far as possible, the form and content prescribed by
TÑ“²w ›Kuƒ:: international standards.
3/ uvKYM×’< ”Ç=S²Ñu "M}Å[Ñ ue} 3/ No air carrier or agent thereof may conclude an
k` T”—¨<U ¾›¾` ›ÕÕ» ¨ÃU ¨Ÿ=K< agreement in respect of the transportation of any
T”—¨<”U S”ÑÅ— ¨ÃU °n TÕÕ´” persons or goods by the air carrier whereby such
›eSM¡„ u¨p~ Y^ LÃ uªK¨< ]õ persons or goods to be transported at a toll that
LÃ Ÿ}Ökc¨< ¡õÁ u}K¾ ¾ªÒ SÖ” differs from that specified in the tariffs then in
¨ÃU u]ñ ¨<eØ Ÿ}kSÖ¨< É”ÒÑ@ force or under terms or conditions of carriage other
¨ÃU G<’@ ¨<ß KTÕÕ´ eUU’ƒ than those set out in such tariffs, except it is filed
SðçU ›Ã‹MU:: with the Authority.
%5. ¾]õ U´Ñv“ ÓÉ 65. Registration and Suspension of Tariffs
1/ uQÓ uK?L ›"D%E” "M}¨c’ ue}k` T”— 1/ Unless provided otherwise by law, tariffs shall be
¨<U ]ñ Y^ LÃ ŸSªK< uòƒ u›¾` filed by the air carrier with the Authority, for
›ÕÕÿ ›T"Ã’ƒ KvKYM×’< k`x registration, prior to implementation.
SS´Ñw ›Kuƒ::
2/ Tariffs agreed and already approved under bilateral
2/ eUU’ƒ ¾}Å[cv†¨<“ uG<KƒÄi ¾›¾` air services agreements shall also be registered.
›ÑMÓKAƒ eUU’ƒ SW[ƒ ¾ìÅl ]
ö‹ SS´Ñw ›Kv†¨<::
3/ The Authority may suspend a currently effective
tariff if it determines that it is unfair,
3/ vKYM×’< uY^ LÃ ÁK ]õ ›Óvw
›ÃÅKU' ›ÉLD© ’¨< ¨ÃU ¾Q´w discriminatory or otherwise adverse to the public
ØpU” uT”—¨í[` ’¨< interest.
wKA "S’ K=ÁÓÅ¨< Ã‹LM::
%6. ¾TÕÕ´ ¨<M 66. Contract of Carriage
1/ T”—¨cØ ƒŸ?ƒ reward shall contain the contractual conditions of
¨ÃU ¾TeÝ— W’É ¾TÕÕ´ ¨<M G<’@−‹” the carriage.
SÁ´ ›Kuƒ::
2/ Where a ticket or an airway bill is not issued to a
2/ u²=I ›”kê ”®<e ›”kê (1) SW[ƒ passenger or consignor in accordance with sub-
KS”ÑÅ—¨< ¨ÃU K›eÝ–< ƒŸ?ƒ ¨ÃU
article (1) of this Article, terms and conditions of
¾TeÝ— c’É "M}cÖ¨< ¾›ÕÕÿ”
Lò’ƒ ¾T>SKŸ~ ¾¨<M G<’@−‹” the contract stating the liabilities of the carrier
”Ç=Á¨<p SÅ[Ó ›Kuƒ:: ’²=I ¾¨<M shall be made available to the passenger or
G<’@−‹U uvKYM×’< ›ekÉS¨< consignor. Such terms and conditions shall, in
¾}S²Ñu< SJ” ›Kv†¨<:: advance, be registered by the Authority.
%7. u›¾` ƒ^”eþ`ƒ ›ÑMÓKAƒ iÁß Y^ 67. Engaging in the Sale of Air Transport Services
eKSWT^ƒ
1/ ¾›¾` ›ÕÕ» "MJ’ ¨ÃU uvKYM×’< 1/ Except for an air carrier, no person may engage in
ðnÉ ¾}cÖ¨< "MJ’ ue}k` T”—¨"H@É ¾›¾` TÕÕ´ unless the Authority has issued him a license.
iÁß Y^ LÃ K=cT^ ›Ã‹MU::
2/ The Authority may issue rules governing the
2/ vKYM×’< u›¾` ƒ^”eþ`ƒ ›ÑMÓKAƒ licensing of persons involved in the sale of air
iÁß K}cT\ c−‹ ðnÉ ›W×Ø” transport services.
¾T>SKŸƒ Y`¯ƒ K=Á¨× Ã‹LM::
3/ Any person engaged in the sale and distribution of
3/ T”—¨Áe¨<puƒ Ñ>²?
ËUa ŸvKYM×’< ¾T>cØ ðnÉ SÁ´ to obtain a license from the Authority.
›Kuƒ::
PART SIX
¡õM eÉeƒ LIABILITY
u°Ç ¾SÖ¾p Lò’ƒ
%8. ¾›¨<aýL” T[òÁ *ø_}a‹“ ¾›¾` 68. Liability of Aerodrome Operators and Air
“y=Ñ@i” ›ÑMÓKAƒ cß−‹ Lò’ƒ Navigation Services
¾›¨<aýL” T[òÁ *ø_}a‹“ ¾›¾` “y= The liabilities of aerodrome operators and air
Ñ@i” ›ÑMÓKAƒ cß−‹ u›W^` †M}˜’ƒ navigation services for damages resulting from
uS”ÑÅ™‹“ uß’ƒ LÃ KT>ያÅ`c<ƒ Ñ<Çƒ negligence in the operation of their services shall be
¾T>•`v†¨< ¾Lò’ƒ SÖ” ¾T>¨c’¨< u›¾` limited to the amount set under the contract of carriage
TÕÕ¹ ¨<M LÃ uT>SKŸ}¨< SW[ƒ with respect to passengers and cargo.
ÃJ“M::
%9. ¾›¾` ›ÕÕ¼‹ KS”ÑÅ™‹“ ß’ƒ ¾T>•^ 69. Liability of Air Carriers to Passengers
†¨< Lò’ƒ and Cargo
u›¨<a–L” LÃ ¨ÃU ›¨<aýL” uTdð`
The liability of any air carrier for damage caused to
¨ÃU uT^Ñõ H>Åƒ uS”ÑÅ™‹“ uß’ƒ LÃ
KT>Åè Ñ<Çƒ ¾›¾` ›ÕÕ¼‹ Lò’ƒ passengers and cargo on board the aircraft or during
¾T>¨c’¨< ›=ƒÄåÁ ›vM uJ’‹v†¨< u¯KU embarking or disembarking operations shall be
›kõ ¾QÓ W’Ê‹ ¨<eØ ucð\ Y`¯„‹“ governed by the rules and limitations contained in the
ÑÅx‹ SW[ƒ ÃJ“M:: international legal instruments to which Ethiopia is a
party.
&. ¾›¨<aýL” *–_}a‹ uS_ƒ LK< Ze}—
¨Ñ•‹ ¾T>•^†¨< Lò’ƒ 70. Liability of Aircraft Operators to Third Parties
on the Ground
1/ T”—¨<U ¾›¨<aýL” *ø_}` ›¨<a
ýL’< uu[^ LÃ ÁK u›¨<a–L’< ¨ÃU 1/ Any aircraft operator, while the aircraft is in flight,
u*ø_i’< U¡”Áƒ ¨ÃU u›¨<aýL’< shall be liable for damage caused by the aircraft or
¨<eØ ÁK c¨< ¨ÃU °n ¨ÃU Ÿ›¨<a the operation thereof, or caused by the fall of any
ýL’< Ò` ¾}ÁÁ² °n uS¨<Ål U¡ ”Áƒ person or object aboard the aircraft or attached to
uS_ƒ LÃ vK ¾Ze}— ¨Ñ” QÃ¨ƒ' the aircraft, which results in the death, personal
›"M ¨ÃU ”w[ƒ LÃ KT>Åè Ñ<Çƒ injury or damage to property of a third party on the
Lò ÃJ“M:: ground.
2/ u²=I ›ªÏ ¾}SKŸ~ƒ” ›Óvw’ƒ ÁL†¨<” 2/ No action shall lie in respect of nuisance by reason
É”ÒÑ@−‹ uY^ LÃ TªK< eŸ}[ÒÑÖ É[e only of the noise and vibration caused by, or
u›¨<aýL” T[òÁ ¨ÃU uK?L x vK ¨ÃU
uu[^ LÃ vK ›¨<aýL” uÉUî“ uS`ÑwÑw
engine emission from, aircraft on an aerodrome or
U¡”Áƒ ¨ÃU ŸV}\ ¨<eØ uT>¨× other place or while in flight, as long as provisions
¾}nÖK ›¾` Óòƒ U¡”Áƒ w‰ KT>Åè of this Proclamation are duly complied with.
‹Ó` *ø_}\ uLò’ƒ ›ÃÖ¾pU::
PART SEVEN
¡õM cvƒ CRIMINAL OFFENCES AND PENALTIES
eK¨”ËM Øó„‹“ p×„‹
71. Jurisdiction
&1. ¾Ç˜’ƒ YM×”
1/ Ethiopian federal courts shall have jurisdictions
1/ ¾›=ƒÄåÁ ôÈ^M õ`É u?„‹ ¾T>Ÿ
over any criminal offence committed:
}K<ƒ” Øó„‹ uT>SKŸƒ ¾T>kù<
Ñ<ÇÄ‹” uÇ˜’ƒ ›Ã}¨< ¾S¨c” YM×”
Ã•^†ªM&
a) against or on board any aircraft registered in
G( u›=ƒÄåÁ u}S²Ñu“ uT”—¨<U x Ethiopia, wherever such aircraft may be
u}Ñ– ›¨<a–L” LÃ ¨ÃU u¨<eÖ< located;
¾}ðçS T”—¨<”U ¾¨”ËM Øóƒ&
K( ¾›¨<a–L’< ²?Ó’ƒ ÓUƒ ¨<eØ dÃÑv b) in the territory of Ethiopia, irrespective of the
u›=ƒÄåÁ Ó³ƒ ¨<eØ ¾}ðçS T”— nationality of the aircraft;
¨<”U ¾¨”ËM Øóƒ&
N( }Ö`×] Øó}—¨<” u¨<eÖ< Ãµ

›=ƒÄåÁ ¨<eØ Á[ð ›¨<aýL” c) aboard an aircraft in flight outside Ethiopia
Ÿ›=ƒÄåÁ Ó³ƒ ¨<ß uu[^ LÃ dK which lands in Ethiopia with the alleged
u›¨<aýL’< ¨<eØ ¾}ðìS T”—¨<”U offender on board;
¾¨”ËM Øóƒ&
d) aboard an aircraft which is leased without
S( ª’—¨< ¾”ÓÉ x¨<” ›=ƒÄåÁ ¨<eØ
crew members to a lessee who has his
vÅ[Ñ ¨ÃU ª’— ¾”ÓÉ x¨< ›=ƒÄåÁ
¨<eØ vÃJ”U SÅu— S•]Á x¨< principal place of business in Ethiopia or if the
›=ƒÄåÁ ¨<eØ uJ’ }Ÿ^Ã ¾u[^ lessee has no such place of business, his
›vLƒ” dÃÚU` u}Ÿ^¾ ›¨<aýL” permanent residence is in Ethiopia; and
¨<eØ ¾}ðìS T“†¨<”U ¾¨”ËM
Øóƒ&
e) by an offender and where the alleged
offender is present in the territory of Ethiopia
W( ›=ƒÄåÁ ¨<eØ uT>Ñ˜“ ›=ƒÄåÁ }ªªÃ
¨Ñ” uJ’‹uƒ ¯KU ›kõ eUU’ƒ and is not extradited to any other state
SW[ƒ KK?L ›Ñ` }LMö vM}cÖ pursuant to a treaty to which Ethiopia is a
}Ö`×] }ðçS ¾}vK” T”—¨<U party.
¾¨”ËM Øóƒ::
2/ For the purpose of any criminal proceedings in
2/ ¾¨”ËM ¡e u›=ƒÄåÁ ¨<eØ KSSY Ethiopia, any criminal offence referred to in sub-
[ƒ c=vM u¨<ß ›Ñ` ¾}ðìS u²=I article (1) of this Article and committed outside of
›”kê ”®<e ›”kê (1) ¾}Ökc T”—¨‹M É`Ñ>ƒ uSðçS< a person has been tried in Ethiopia or elsewhere,
¨ÃU TÉ[Ó ÁKuƒ” vKTÉ[Ñ< u²=I in respect of an act or omission, which, by the
›ªÏ ¨ÃU uK?L QÓ u›=ƒÄåÁ ¨<eØ terms of this Proclamation, constitutes a criminal
¨ÃU Ÿ›=ƒÄåÁ ¨<ß ¡e k`xuƒ offence and has been convicted or acquitted, he
Ÿ}ð[Åuƒ ¨ÃU ’é Ÿ¨× u}SddÃ shall not be tried in Ethiopia, thereafter, in respect
Øóƒ u›=ƒÄåÁ ¨<eØ ”ÅÑ“ K=Ÿce
of the same act or omission.
›Ã‹MU::
72. Prohibited Activities on Board a Civil Aircraft
&2. uc=y=M ›¨<a–L” ¨<eØ ¾}ŸKŸK< É`Ñ>„ ‹”
SðçU
1/ Any person who, on board a civil aircraft, unlawfully
and intentionally:
1/ T”—¨<U c¨< J” wKA“ ŸQÓ ¨<ß uJ’
G<’@'
G( u›¨<a–L” ¨<eØ SìÇÍ ¡õM” a) smokes anywhere including in the lavatories;

ÚUa uT”—¨¡e °n−‹” c=ÖkU u=Ñ˜' shall be liable to a fine not exceeding Birr15,000 or
Ÿw` 05ሺ vMuKÖ Skà ¨ÃU ŸG<Kƒ to a term of imprisonment not exceeding two
¨` uTÃuMØ e^ƒ Ãk×M:: months.
2/ T”—¨<U c¨< J’ wKA“ ŸQÓ ¨<ß uJ’ 2/ Any person who unlawfully and intentionally
G<’@ u›¨<aýL” LÃ u}ÑÖS ¾ße tampers with a smoke detector or any other safety
Sq×Ö]Á ¨ÃU K?L ŸÅI”’ƒ Ò` related devices installed on board an aircraft, shall
¾}ÁÁ² °n ÁK ›Óvw uS’""ƒ u=Ác“¡M be liable to a fine not exceeding Birr100,000 or to
Ÿw` 1)ሺ uTÃuMØ ¾Ñ”²w Skà a term of imprisonment not exceeding two years, or
¨ÃU ŸG<Kƒ ¯Sƒ uTÃuMØ Y^ƒ both.
¨ÃU uG<K~U Ãk×M::
&3. ›ÅÒ ¾Å[cuƒ” ›¨<aýL” ¡õKA‹ eKS 73. Removal of Parts of Aircraft Involved in
¨<cÉ Accident
T”—¨<U c¨< J” wKA“ YM×” dÃcÖ¨< Any person who intentionally and without authority
›ÅÒ ¾Å[cuƒ” ¾c=y=M ›¨<aýL” T”—¨<”U removes, conceals or withholds any part of a civil
›"M ¨ÃU ›ÅÒ¨< uÅ[cuƒ ›¨<aýL” aircraft involved in an accident, or any property which
¨<eØ ¾’u[ T”—¨<”U ”w[ƒ u=Á’d' u=Åwp was aboard such aircraft at the time of the accident,
¨ÃU uÃµ¨< Y` u=ÁÅ`Ó Ÿw` 1)ሺ shall be liable to a fine not exceeding Birr100,000 or to
uTÃuMØ ¾Ñ”²w Skà ¨ÃU ŸG<Kƒ ¯Sƒ a term of imprisonment not exceeding two years, or
uTÃuMØ e^ƒ ¨ÃU uG<K~U Ãk×M::
both.
&4. ]þ`ƒ TÉ[Ó“ ]¢`É 74. Reporting and Record Keeping Violations
SÁ´” eKS}LKõ
Any person who:
T”—¨Ñv¨<” ]þ`ƒ by this Proclamation or regulations, directives or
dÁk`w Ÿk[' orders issued hereunder;
2/ SÁ´ ÁKuƒ” ]¢`É vKYM×’< u¨c’¨< 2/ fails to keep records in the form and manner
öÙ“ ›"D%E” SW[ƒ dÃ´ Ÿk[' prescribed or approved by the Authority;
3/ T”—¨<”U ]þ`ƒ ¨ÃU ]¢`É ŸØpU 3/ mutilates or alters any such report or record; or
¨<ß ”Ç=J” ¨ÃU ”Ç=K¨Ø "Å[Ñ'
¨ÃU
4/ files a false report or record;
4/ ¾}dd} ]þ`ƒ ¨ÃU W’É "k[u'
Ÿw` 1)ሺ uTÃuMØ ¾Ñ”²w Skà ¨ÃU shall be liable to a fine not exceeding Birr100,000
ŸG<Kƒ ¯Sƒ uTÃuMØ e^ƒ ¨ÃU or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding two
uG<K~U Ãk×M:: years, or both.
&5. u›e†"DÃ Ñ>²? ¾ተcÖ” ƒ°³´ eKS×e 75. Violating Emergency Orders
T”—¨’>e‚\ ¾}cÖ¨<” ¾›e†"DÃ Ñ>²? made by the Ministry in accordance with Article
ƒ°³´ Ÿ}LKð Øó}— ”ÅJ’ }qØa Ÿw` 5(1) of this Proclamation shall be liable to a fine
1)$ሺ uTÃuMØ ¾Ñ”²w Skà ¨ÃU ŸZeƒ not exceeding Birr50,000 or an imprisonment not
¯Sƒ uTÃuMØ e^ƒ ¨ÃU uG<K~U exceeding three years, or both.
Ãk×M::
76. General Criminal Provisions
&6. ›ÖnLÃ ¾¨”ËM É”ÒÑ@
Without prejudice to the provisions of this Part, any
¾²=I ¡õM É”ÒÑ@−‹ ”Å}Öul J•' criminal act committed in an aircraft flying in the
u›=ƒÄåÁ ›¾` ¡MM uT>u` ›¨<aýL” ¨<eØ
Ethiopian airspace shall be punishable in accordance
¾}ðçS ¾¨”ËM É`Ñ>ƒ u›=ƒÄåÁ ¾¨”ËM
QÓ É”ÒÑ@−‹ SW[ƒ ¾T>Áek× ÃJ“M:: with the relevant provisions of the Criminal Code.
¡õM eU’ƒ PART EIGHT

›e}ÇÅ^© ¾p×ƒ ÙÍ−‹ ADMINISTRATIVE SANCTIONS
&7. ÖpLL 77. General
1/ ›e}ÇÅ^© ÙÍ ¾²=I” ›ªÏ É”Ò 1/ Administrative sanctions include the imposition of
Ñ@−‹“ u²=I ›ªÏ SW[ƒ ¾¨Ö< Å” fines pursuant to Article 78 of this Proclamation
x‹”' SS]Á−‹”“ ƒ°³µ‹” uS}LKõ and the partial or total suspension and revocation
¾T>ðçS< Øó„‹” uT>SKŸƒ u²=I ›ªÏ of certificates and licenses with respect to
›”kê &8 SW[ƒ ¾T>×K< ¾Ñ”²w violations of the provisions of this Proclamation
Skà−‹” ”Ç=G<U ¾Ue¡` ¨[k„ and regulations, directives and orders issued
‹”“ ðnÊ‹” uŸòM ¨ÃU uS<K< TÑÉ“ hereunder.
SW[´” Á"ƒM::
2/ vKYM×’< ›e}ÇÅ^© ¾p×ƒ ÙÍ 2/ The Authority shall have the power to decide and
−‹” u²=I ¡õM É”ÒÑ@−‹ SW[ƒ enforce administrative sanctions in accordance
S¨c”“ TeðçU Ã‹LM:: with the provisions of this Part.
&8. uÑ”²w eKT>ðçS< ›e}ÇÅ^© 78. Administrative Sanctions in the form of Fines
p×„‹
Without prejudice to criminal liability under the
eK¨”ËM Lò’ƒ u²=I ›ªÏ ¡õM cvƒ“ provisions of Part Seven of this Proclamation and
u›=ƒÄåÁ ¾¨”ËM QÓ ¾}Å’ÑÑ¨< ”Å}Öuk the Ethiopian Criminal Code:
J•'
1/ any foreign civil aircraft operator who
1/ ¾²=I” ›ªÏ ›”kê #(1) ¨ÃU (2) violates the provisions of Article 40(1) or
¾}LKð T”—¨Åè fine up to 15,000 United States Dollar.
¾›T@]"” ÊL` Ãk×M&
2/ Ÿ”ÓÉ ›¾` ƒ^”eþ`ƒ ¨<ß uJ’ 2/ any civil aircraft operator other than a
›ø_i” ¾}cT^ T”—¨<U ¾c=y=M person conducting an operation in
›¨<aýL” *ø_}`' ¾›¨<aýL” T[òÁ commercial air transport, aerodrome
*ø_}`' ¾›y=Âi” TcMÖ— ƒUI`ƒ operator, aviation training school, aircraft
u?ƒ' ¾›¨<aýL” ØÑ“ }sU' ¾›¨< maintenance organization, aircraft owner
aýL” vKu?ƒ ¨ÃU }Ÿ^Ã' ¾›y=Âi” or hirer, or aviation personnel who violates
vKS<Á ¨ÃU u›y=Âi” Y`¯ƒ ¨<eØ any provision of this Proclamation or
¾Lò’ƒ É`h ÁK¨< T”—¨<U c¨<
regulations, directives or orders issued
¾²=I” ›ªÏ É”ÒÑ@ ¨ÃU u²=I ›ªÏ
SW[ƒ ¾¨×” Å”w' SS]Á ¨ÃU hereunder shall, depending on the gravity
ƒ°³´ }LMö c=Ñ˜ ”ÅØó~ ¡wÅƒ of violation, be liable to a fine of not less
¾¾ Ÿw` $ሺ uTÁ”e “ Ÿw` 1)ሺ than Birr50,000; and not exceeding Birr
uTÃuMØ ¾Ñ”²w Skà Ãk×M& ¾²=I 100,000. If any such violation is a
¯Ã’~ S}LKõ k×Ã’ƒ "K¨< Á”Ç”Æ continuing one, each day of such violation
k” ”Å}KÁ¾ Øóƒ ÃqÖ^M& shall constitute a separate offence;
3/ u”ÓÉ ›¾` ƒ^”eþ`ƒ *ø_i” ¾}cT^ 3/ any civil aircraft operator conducting an operation
T”—¨<U ¾c=y=M ›¨<aýL” *ø_}` in commercial air transport who violates any
¾²=I” ›ªÏ É”ÒÑ@ ¨ÃU u²=I ›ªÏ provision of this Proclamation or regulations,
SW[ƒ ¾¨×” Å”w' SS]Á ¨ÃU directives or orders issued hereunder shall,
ƒ°³´ }LMö c=Ñ˜ ”ÅØó~ ¡wÅƒ depending on the gravity of violation, be liable to a
¾¾ Ÿw` 1)ሺ uTÁ”e “ Ÿw` 1)$ሺ fine not less than Birr100,000 and not exceeding
uTÃuMØ ¾Ñ”²w Skà Ãk×M& ¾²=I Birr 150,000. If any such violation is a continuing
¯Ã’~ S}LKõ k×Ã’ƒ "K¨< Á”Ç”Æ one, each day of such violation shall constitute a
k” ”Å}KÁ¾ Øóƒ ÃqÖ^M:: separate offence.
&9. KvYM×’< eKT>k`w p_“ 79. Complaints to and Investigations by the

uvKYM×’< eKT>Å[Ó U`S^ Authority
1/ T”—¨<U c¨< ¾²=I” ›ªÏ É”ÒÑ@ ¨ÃU 1/ Any person may file with the Authority a
u›ªÌ SW[ƒ ¾¨×” Å”w' SS]Á ¨ÃU
ƒ°³´ uS}LKõ uT”—¨<U c¨< ¾}ðçS complaint with respect to any act or omission of
¨ÃU SðçU c=Ñv¨< dÃðçU ¾k[ Ñ<ÇÃ” any person in contravention of any provisions of
›eSM¡„ p_¨<” KvKYM×’< Tp[w this Proclamation or regulations, directives or
Ã‹LM:: orders issued hereunder.
2/ vKYM×’< ¾k[u¨< p_ U`S^ ¨ÃU 2/ Whenever the Authority is of the opinion that any
ÙÍ KS¨<cÉ ¾T>Áun U¡”Áƒ” complaint does not state facts that warrant an
›ÃÑMêU wKA c=ÁU” }ÚT] T×^ƒ investigation or action, it may summarily dismiss
dÁeðMÓ p_¨<” ¨Ç=Á¨<’< K=c[´¨< such compliant.
Ã‹LM::
3/ vKYM×’< ¾²=I” ›ªÏ É”ÒÑ@ ¨ÃU 3/ The Authority may institute an investigation at any
u›ªÌ SW[ƒ ¾¨×” Å”w' SS]Á time, on its own initiative, on any case relating to
¨ÃU ƒ°³´ Y^ LÃ ŸTªM Ò` the enforcement of the provisions of this
u}ÁÁ²“ uYM×’< ¡MM Y` uT>¨Ép Proclamation or regulations, directives or orders
Ñ<ÇÃ LÃ uT”—¨²? u^c< ›’di’ƒ issued hereunder and falling under its jurisdiction.
U`S^ KT"H@É Ã‹LM::
4/ The findings of facts by the Authority, if supported
4/ uvKYM×’< U`S^ ¾}Ñ–< ¾õ_ ’Ñ` by substantial evidence, shall be conclusive.
¨<Ö?„‹ uÑ<MI Te[Í ¾}ÅÑñ eŸJ’<
É[e ¾SÚ[h T[ÒÑÝ ÃJ“K<::
'. eKU`S^ ›"H@É 80. Conduct of Investigation Proceedings
1/ vKYM×’< T”—¨<”U ›e}ÇÅ^© ÙÍ 1/ Prior to imposing any administrative sanction, the
ŸS¨<cÆ uòƒ K=ëÅ¨< eLcu¨< ÙÍ Authority shall advise the concerned person in writing as
KT>SKŸ}¨< c¨< Td¨p“ ¾›e†"DÃ Ñ>²? to any reasons relied upon by the Authority for the
G<’@ "LÒÖS ue}k` ÙÍ¨< K=¨cÉ proposed action and, except in cases of emergency, shall
›ÃÑvU ¾T>Muƒ” U¡”Áƒ ”Ç=Áe[Ç provide him an opportunity to respond as to why the
ÉM SeÖƒ ›Kuƒ:: action should not be taken.
2/ vKYM×’< ¾T>ÁÅ`Ñ¨< U`S^ K}Ñu= 2/ The Authority shall conduct investigation

¾”ÓÉ ”penc? ›ðéçU“ KõƒQ Seð” proceedings in such manner as will be conducive
›Sˆ uJ’ S”ÑÉ S"H@É ›Kuƒ:: to the proper accomplishment of business and to
the ends of justice.
3/ T“†¨’" ¾U`S^ H>Åƒ Sd}õ any proceeding in which he has a conflict of
¾KuƒU:: interest.
4/ T”—¨SKŸ}¨< c¨< 4/ Any person against whom the investigation is
uU`S^¨< H>Åƒ LÃ ^c< ¨ÃU conducted may attend the proceeding and be heard
uÖun¨< ›T"Ã’ƒ }Ñ˜„ ¡`¡\” K=ÁcT in person or by an attorney.
Ã‹LM::
5/ Any proceeding shall be open to the public upon
5/ vKYM×’< ŸwN?^© ØpU ›"DÁ request of any interested party, unless the
¾U`S^¨< H>Åƒ KQ´w ¡õƒ ”ÇÃJ” Authority determines that withholding from public
"M¨c’ ue}k` uÑ<Ç¿ ÁÑv—M ¾T>M disclosure is necessary on grounds of national
T”—¨<U c¨< c=ÖÃp KQ´w ¡õƒ interest.
SÅ[Ó ›Kuƒ::
81. Production of Evidence
'1. Te[Í eKTek[w
1/ The Authority shall, in conducting investigation
1/ vKYM×’< u²=I ›ªÏ ›”kê ' SW[ƒ under Article 80 of this Proclamation, have the
uT>ÁÅ`Ñ¨< ¾U`S^ H>Åƒ Ue¡a‹ power to require the attendance and testimony of
”Ç=kù<“ ¾Ue¡`’ƒ nL†¨<” ”Ç=cÖ<
witnesses and the production of any documents
”Ç=G"H@Év†¨< Ñ<ÇÄ‹
Ò` Ó”–<’ƒ ÁL†¨< W’Ê‹ ”Ç=kù< relating to any matter under investigation.
¾TÉ[Ó YM×” Ã•[ªM::
2/ uTe[Í’ƒ ¾T>ðKÑ<ƒ Ue¡a‹“ W’Ê‹

ŸT”—¨Ñ˜ x 2/ The attendance of witnesses and the production of
¡`¡` ”Ç="N?Éuƒ ¨Å }S[Ö¨< T”— documents may be required from any place in
¨<U x ”Ç=kù< TÉ[Ó Ã‹LM:: Ethiopia at any designated place of hearing.
3/ u²=I ›”kê SW[ƒ ¾}cÖ” ƒ°³´ 3/ In cases of disobedience to a subpoena, the

}kwKA ÁKSðçU Uu=}˜’ƒ c=ÁÒØU Authority or any party to the proceeding before the
Ue¡a‡ ”Ç=kù<“ ”Ç=Sc¡\ ”Ç=GðKÑ<ƒ W’Ê‹ ”Ç=kù< in requiring attendance and testimony of witnesses
KTeÑÅÉ vKYM×’< ¨ÃU ¾T>SKŸ}¨< and the production of such documents under the
vKÑ<ÇÃ ¾ôÈ^M õ`É u?ƒ” `Ç provisions of this Article.
K=ÖÃp Ã‹LM::
'2. ¾vKYM×’< ¨<d’@ 82. Decisions of the Authority
vKYM×’< T”—¨<”U ›e}ÇÅ^© ÙÍ In determining any sanction, the Authority shall take
KS¨<cÉ uT>ë”uƒ Ñ>²?' into account:
1/ ¾Øó~” vI`Ã' ¾}ðçSuƒ” Ÿvu=Á© 1/ the nature, circumstances, extent and gravity of the
G<’@' ÁeŸ}K¨<” ¨<Ö?ƒ SÖ”“ violation committed;
›eŸò’ƒ'
2/ Øó~” ¾ðìS¨<” c¨< ¾Øó}˜’ƒ Å[Í“ 2/ the degree of culpability and history of prior
kÅU c=M ¾ðçT†¨<” Øó„‹ ]¡' offences of the person found to have committed
the violation;
3/ ¾Ñ”²w Skà” ¾T>SKŸƒ c=J”U ¾› 3/ in case of imposing fine, the ability of the offender
Øò¨<” ¾S¡ðM ‹KA“ Y^¨<” KS to pay and its effect on his ability to continue to do
kÖM vK¨< ‹KA LÃ ¾T>ÁeŸƒMuƒ”
business; and
}ê°•' “
4/ such other matters as justice may require.
4/ K?KA‹ ŸõƒI ›”í` S¾ƒ ÁKv†¨<”
Ñ<ÇÄ‹'
Ó”³u? ¨<eØ TeÑvƒ ›Kuƒ::

83. Appeals
'3. eKÃÓv˜
1/ Without prejudice to the provisions of Article
1/ ¾²=I ›ªÏ ›”kê &9(4) É”ÒÑ@ ”Å} 79(4) of this Proclamation, any order issued by the
Öuk J• uvKYM×’< T”—¨<”U ¾›e Authority to impose an administrative sanction
}ÇÅ` ÙÍ KS¨<cÉ ¾}cÖ ƒ°³´ shall be subject to review by the Ministry upon
KT>SKŸ}¨< c¨< uÅ[c¨< u›e` k“ƒ petition filed within ten days after the date of
¨<eØ ›u?~ c=k`w uT>’>e‚\ ”ÅÑ“ issuance, by any person affected by the order. The
”Ç=Ã ÃÅ[ÒM:: ¾T>’>e‚\ ¨<d’@U decision of the Ministry shall be final.
¾SÚ[h ÃJ“M::
2/ ›u?~¨< ”Åk[u T>’>e‚\ pÍ=¨<” 2/ A copy of the petition shall forthwith transmitted
KvKYM×’< SL¡ ›Kuƒ:: vKYM×’SMŸƒ shall thereupon file with the Ministry the records
U`S^ c="H@É ¾}Á²¨<” S´Ñw of the proceeding conducted in relation to the
KT>’>e‚\ Te}LKõ ›Kuƒ:: order.
3/ ¾vKYM×’<” ¨<d’@ KSnÜ SW[ƒ 3/ No ground of objection to the decision of the

¾}Å[Ñ¨< T”—¨<U ¾SŸ^Ÿ]Á ’Øw Authority shall be considered by the Ministry
›ekÉV KvKYM×’< k`x ¾’u[ "MJ’ unless such objection shall have been urged before
¨ÃU K=k`w ÁM‰K¨< uum U¡”Áƒ
the Authority or if it was not so urged, unless there
"MJ’ ue}k` KT>’>e‚\ K=k`w
›Ã‹MU:: were reasonable grounds for failure to do so.
4/ vKYM×’< ¾›e†"DÃ Ñ>²? G<’@ S•\”“ 4/ The filing of an appeal under this Article shall stay
Kc=y=M ›y=Âi” ÅI”’ƒ ƒ°³²< ¨Ç=Á¨<’< the effectiveness of any order of the Authority
”Ç=ðçU ›eðLÑ> SJ’<” KT>’>e‚\ unless the Authority advises the Ministry that an
"Le[Ç“ ƒ°³²< }Óv^© ¾J’ ”Ç=qÃ emergency exists and safety in civil aviation
uT>’>e‚\ "M²² ue}k` u²=I ›”kê requires the immediate effectiveness of the order
SW[ƒ ¾T>k`w ÃÓv˜ T”—¨<”U and the Ministry authorizes the effectiveness of the
¾vKYM×’<” ƒ°³´ }ðíT>’ƒ ›ÓÊ order pending review.
Áq¾ªM::
'4. ¾›e}ÇÅ^© ÙÍ−‹ ›ðéçU 84. Execution of Administrative Sanctions
1/ vKYM×’< u²=I ›ªÏ É”ÒÑ@−‹ SW[ƒ 1/ The Authority may apply to the federal courts for
¾}¨c’< ›e}ÇÅ^© ÙÍ−‹” the enforcement of administrative sanctions
KTeðçU KôÈ^M õ`É u?„‹ ›u?~ imposed pursuant to the provisions of this
K=Ák`w Ã‹LM:: Proclamation.
2/ u²=I ›ªÏ ›”kê &8 ¾}SKŸ}¨< ¾Øóƒ 2/ Any civil aircraft involved in an operation
É`Ñ>ƒ c=ðçU uØpU LÃ ¾ªK¨< ¾c=y=M constituting a violation under Article 78 of this
›¨<aýL” uvKYM×’< K}¨c’ Skà Proclamation may be made a lien for the fine
TeðçT>Á’ƒ u°Ç K=Á´ Ã‹LM::
imposed by the Authority.
3/ T”—¨Å[Ó ›¨<a–L”
of this Article may be seized by and placed in the
uvKYM×’< }Ãµ ulØØ\ Y` K=¨<M
Ã‹LM:: custody of the Authority.
¡õM ²Ö˜
M¿ M¿ É”ÒÑ@−‹ PART NINE
MICSELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
'5. óc=K=‚i”
85. Facilitation
1/ vKYM×’< u¢”y?”i’< ›”kê !2 SW[ƒ
u›=ƒÄåÁ“ uK?KA‹ ›Ña‹ S"ŸM ¾›¾` 1/ The Authority shall, in accordance with Article 22
“y=Ñ@i” ›ÑMÓKAƒ KTS‰†ƒ“ of the convention, adopt all practicable measures
KTkLÖõ ¾T>Áe‹K< ›Wâ‹ ”Ç=•\ to facilitate and expedite air navigation between
ÁÅ`ÒM:: Ethiopia and the territories of other states.
2/ u²=I ›”kê ”®<e ›”kê (1) ¾}Ökc<ƒ 2/ The measures adopted under sub-article (1) of this
›Wâ‹ u}‰K SÖ” u¢”y?”i’< SW Article shall, to the extent possible, conform to
[ƒ Ÿ¨Ö<ƒ Å[Í−‹“ }S^ß’ƒ "L those standards and recommended practices under
†¨< ›Wâ‹ Ò` S××U ›Kv†¨<::
the Convention.
3/ vKYM×’< óc=K=‚i”” u}SKŸ} ›=ƒÄ
3/ The Authority shall follow up the implementation
åÁ }ªªÃ ¨Ñ” ¾J’‹v†¨<” ›KU ›kõ
eUU’„‹ }Óv^©’ƒ“ SŸu^† ¨<” and enforcement of international agreements
ÃŸ}LM:: ¾¡ƒƒK<” ¨<Ö?ƒU regarding facilitation to which Ethiopia is a party
KT>SKŸ}¨< ¾S”ÓYƒ ›"M ]þ`ƒ and report its findings to the concerned
ÁÅ`ÒM:: government authorities.
4/ uSÉ[h“ uSH@Í ¨pƒ u¡K=^”e }Ó 4/ A national facilitation committee and airports

va‹ LÃ ¾T>d}ñ ¾}KÁ¿ ›"Lƒ” facilitation committees shall be established as
¾}KÁ¿ Y^−‹ KTk“Ëƒ ¾wN?^© consultative organs in order to coordinate the
óc=K=‚i” ¢T>‚“ ¾›?`þ`„‹ óc=K= various functions of the various participants in the
‚i” ¢T>‚−‹ ”Å ›T"] ›"Lƒ J’¨< clearance process on arrival and departures.
ÃssTK<::
86. Meteorological Services
'6. ¾T@+−aKAÍ= ›ÑMÓKAƒ
1/ The Authority shall make arrangements with the
1/ vKYM×’< ¾›¨<aýL” *ø_i”” ÅI”’ƒ' National Meteorology Agency for the provision of
›=ŸA•T>Á©’ƒ“ k×Ã’ƒ KT[ÒÑØ ”Ç=G KTÉ[Ó c=vM ›eðLÑ> ’¨<
uT>K¨< x“ G<’@ ŸwN?^© ¾T@+−aKAÍ= such manner as it considers it necessary to ensure
›?Ë”c= Ò` uSeTTƒ ¾›?a•+"M the safe, economic and regular operation of aircraft
T@+−aKAÍ= ›ÑMÓKAƒ ”Ç=cØ ÁÅ`ÒM:: and to give effect to the Convention.
2/ vKYM×’< ¾›?a•+"M T@+−a KAÍ= 2/ The Authority may inspect the conditions of
›ÑMÓKAƒ ¾T>cØuƒ” G<’@“ óc=K=+ aeronautical meteorology service provision and
K=S[U`“ ¾Ø^ƒ Å[Í ¨<” K=ë” facilities and prescribe quality standard for the
Ã‹LM:: same.
'7. SðKÓ“ TÇ” 87. Search and Rescue
1/ vKYM×’<' 1/ The Authority shall:
G) u›=ƒÄåÁ ¾É”u` ¡MM ¨<eØ KÖó a) establish search and rescue units which shall
¨ÃU ‹Ó` KÅ[cuƒ ›¨<aýL” render such assistance as may be required by
¾}ðKÑ¨<” `Ç ¾T>cÖ< ¾ðMÔ
TÇ” u<É•‹” ÁslTM& any aircraft missing or in distress within the
territory of Ethiopia;
K( ›ÑMÓKA~” c=cØ ¾c¨< ÃM“ ”w
[ƒ uÒ^ SÖkU ”Ç=‰M S”Ó b) co-ordinate government offices and other
Y© SY]Á u?„‹”“ K?KA‹ É` organizations to pool resources and man
Ï„‹” Áe}vw^M:: power for the conduct of aircraft search and
rescue services.
2/ ¾Öó¨< ¨ÃU ‹Ó` ¾Å[cuƒ ›¨<aýL”
uK?L ›Ñ` ¾}S²Ñu ŸJ’ ¾›¨<a–L’< 2/ In the event the aircraft missing or in distress is
vKu?ƒ ¨ÃU ¾²=Á ›Ñ` vKYM×“ƒ registered in another state, the Authority may
G<’@−‹ ¾T>ÖÃlƒ” ›eðLÑ> ¾`Ç permit the owner of the aircraft or the authorities
ÙÍ−‹ G<K< ”Ç=ëÆ vKeM×’< of such other state to provide such measures of
K=ðpÉ Ã‹LM:: J•U ¾T>cÖ¨< assistance as may be required under the
T“†¨²?U circumstances; provided, however, that the
vKYM×’< ¾T>q×Ö[¨< SJ” ›Kuƒ:: furnishing of any such assistance shall, at all time,
be under the control of the Authority.
3/ vKYM×’< ŸK?L ›Ñ` Ò` ›ªd˜ uJ’
›"vu= KÖó ¨ÃU ‹Ó` KÅ[cuƒ 3/ The Authority may consider requests by another
›¨<aýL” ŸK?L¨< ›Ñ` ¨ÃU Ÿ›KU state or international organization to render search
›kõ É`Ïƒ ¾ðMÑA TÇ” `Ç ØÁo and rescue assistance to aircraft missing or in distress
c=k`wKƒ ØÁo¨<” ›Ö=• uðMÑA TÇ’<
in adjacent territories.
}Óv` }dò SJ” Ã‹LM::
88. Investigation of Aircraft Accidents and Incidents
'8. ¾›¨<aýL” ›ÅÒ“ ›Ò×T> U`S^
1/ The Authority shall:
1/ vKYM×’<'
a) initiate promptly the conduct of an objective
G( u›=ƒÄåÁ ¨<eØ KT>ÁÒØU
T“†¨ }Úvß“ ÑKM}— any civil aircraft accident or incident
U`S^ Á"H>ÇM' ¾›ÅÒ U`S^ occurring in Ethiopia and issue investigation
]þ`ƒ Á¨×M& reports;
K( u›=ƒÄåÁ ¾}S²Ñu ›¨<a–L” uK?L b) participate in the investigation of accidents or

›Ñ` ›ÅÒ ¨ÃU ›Ò×T> c=Åèuƒ incidents involving an aircraft registered in
}ðéT>’ƒ vK¨< ¯KU ¯kõ eUU’ƒ Ethiopia and occurring in the territory of a
¨ÃU u›=ƒÄ åÁ“ ¾›¨<aýL” ›ÅÒ¨< foreign country, in accordance with any
uÅ[c uƒ ›Ñ` S"ŸM vK ¾ƒww`
eUU’ƒ SW[ƒ u›ÅÒ U` S^¨< LÃ applicable treaty or other arrangement
Ãd}óM& between Ethiopia and the country in whose
territory the accident occurred;
N( ›ÅÒ¨< ¨ÃU ›Ò×T>¨< uK?L ›Ñ` c) in the event of accident or incident involving
¾}S²Ñu” ›¨<aýL” ¾T>SKŸƒ an aircraft registered in another state, permit
ŸJ’ u²=Á ›Ñ` uQÒ© S”ÑÉ ¾} observers duly appointed by such other state
c¾S< ³u=−‹ uU`S^¨< LÃ ” to be present at the inquiry and communicate
Ç=Ñ–< ÃðpÇM& T“†¨<”U ¾SÚ any final report or findings to such other state.
[h ]þ`ƒ ¨ÃU Ó˜„‹ K²=Á ›Ñ`
Ád¨<nM::
2/ The Authority shall, on the basis of the findings of
2/ vKYM×’< ¾›ÅÒ ¨ÃU ¾›Ò×T> U`
S^ Ó˜„‹” SW[ƒ uTÉ[Ó K¨Åò~ accident or incident investigations, take corrective
}SddÃ ›ÅÒ−‹ ¨ÃU ›Ò×T>−‹ measures to prevent similar accidents or incidents
”ÇÃŸc~ KSŸLŸM ¾T>Áe‹M ¾Ùƒ in the future.
ÙÍ ÃëÇM::
3/ T”—¨ U`S^ Ò` ¾}ÁÁ² ¾vKYM×’< accident or incident investigation or any part
]þ`ƒ ¨ÃU ¾]þ`ƒ ¡õM u]þ`~ thereof, shall not be admitted as evidence in any
¨<eØ ¾}Ökc” Ñ<ÇÃ ›eSM¡„ suit for damages arising out of any matter
KT>k`w ¾"d ¡õÁ ¡e ”ÅTe[Í J• mentioned in such report.
K=k`w ›Ã‹MU::
4/ Notwithstanding any other provision of this
4/ T“†¨ u¨Å^© sites in Ethiopia or an accident or incident
Ãµ ¨<eØ ¾}Ÿc} ¾c=y=M ›¨<aýL” involving an aircraft of the armed forces of any
¾T>SKŸƒ ¨ÃU ¾¨<ß ›Ñ` ¨Å^© foreign country occurring in Ethiopia shall be the
›¨<aýL”” ¾T>SKŸƒ ŸJ’ ¾›ÅÒ¨<
responsibility of the military.
¨ÃU ¾›Ò×T>¨< U`S^ ¾¨Å^©
vKYM×“ƒ Lò’ƒ ÃJ“M::
5/ For the application of the provisions of sub-article
(4) of this Article, the term "military sites" means
5/ K²=I ›”kê ”®<e ›”kê (4) É”ÒÑ@−‹
›ðéçU #
¨Å^© Ãµ−‹$ TKƒ those areas that are under the control of the
u¨Å^© vKYM×“ƒ lØØ` Y` ÁK< military.
x−‹ TKƒ ’¨<::
89. Reporting Requirements
'9. ]þ`ƒ ¾TÉ[Ó ÓÈ
1/ All civil aviation personnel shall be required to report
the following at such times and such form as the
1/ ¾c=y=M ›y=Âi” W^}™‹'
Authority shall require:
a) any suspected violation of this Proclamation

G( ÃI”” ›ªÏ ¨ÃU u›ªÌ SW[ƒ
¾¨×” Å”w' SS]Á ¨ÃU ƒ°³´ or regulations, directives or orders issued
¾S}LKõ Ø`×_ c=•`' hereunder;
K( ¾c=y=M ›y=Âi” ÅI”’ƒ” ¾T>ÑAÇ b) any incident or act which affects or is likely to
¨ÃU K=ÔÇ ¾T>‹M T”—¨ ¨ÃU É`Ñ>ƒ c=•`' ¨ÃU
c) any aircraft accident.
N( T”—¨ðMÑ¨< Ñ>²?“ öÙ
SW[ƒ ]þ`ƒ ¾TÉ[Ó ÓÈ
Ã•`v†ªM::
2/ The Authority shall promptly investigate any
2/ vKYM×’< T“†¨<”U u²=I ›”kê ”®<e report submitted pursuant to sub-article (1) of this
›”kê (1) SW[ƒ ¾k[u ]þ`ƒ u›ó Article and determine as to what, if any, further
×˜ SS`S`“ ¾T>¨cÉ k×Ã ÙÍU action may be required.
"K S¨c” Ã•ùM::
(. ¾›ÑMÓKAƒ“ ¾ðnÉ ¡õÁ−‹ 90. Service Charges and License Fees
1/ uvKYM×’< ¨ÃU uvKYM×’< eU 1/ The Authority may collect charges for air
u›=ƒÄåÁ ¾›¾` ¡MM ¨<eØ uu[^ LÃ navigation services provided by it or on its behalf
ÁK” ›¨<aýL” u}SKŸ} KT>cÖ< ¾›¾` with respect to aircraft in flight within the
“y=Ñ@i” ›ÑMÓKA„‹ vKYM×’< ¾›ÑM Ethiopian airspace.
ÓKAƒ ¡õÁ K=ÁeŸõM Ã‹LM::
2/ u²=I ›”kê ”®<e ›”kê (1) SW[ƒ 2/ The charges to be collected in accordance with
¾T>Ö¾k¨< ¡õÁ uvKYM×’< ¨ÃU sub-article (1) of this Article may relate to any
uvKYM×’< eU' service provided by or on behalf of the Authority:
a) during flight in Ethiopia or when flight

G) u›=ƒÄåÁ ¨<eØ uT>Å[Ó u[^ ¨pƒ
¨ÃU u[^¨< u›=ƒÄåÁ ¨<eØ originates or terminates in Ethiopia or during
c=ËS` ¨ÃU c=ÁMp ¨ÃU ¾u[^¨< that portion of the flight which is over
¡õM u›=ƒÄåÁ ¨<eØ c=Å[Ó ¾}cÖ Ethiopia; or
›ÑMÓKAƒ”' ¨ÃU
K) uT”—¨SKŸƒ K=J” Ã‹LM& 3/ License fees to be collected by the Authority may
relate to the issuance, renewal, amendment or
3/ uvKYM×’< ¾T>Ö¾k¨< ¾ðnÉ ¡õÁ u²=I validation of any license or certificate required
›ªÏ ¨ÃU u²=I ›ªÏ SW[ƒ u¨× Å”w under this Proclamation or regulations issued
u}Å’ÑÑ¨< SW[ƒ T”—¨<”U ðnÉ ¨ÃU
¾Ue¡` ¨[kƒ SeÖƒ”' TÅe”' ThhM”
hereunder.
¨ÃU TêÅp” ¾T>SKŸƒ K=J” Ã‹LM::
4/ The registered owner and operator of an aircraft
4/ ¾}S²Ñu<ƒ ¾›¨<a–L” vKu?ƒ“ *ø_}` shall, jointly and severally, be liable for payment
›¨<a–L’<” ›eSM¡„ K}cÖ ›ÑMÓKAƒ of charges for services provided with respect to the
¡õÁ u›”É’ƒ“ u}“ÖM Lò ÃJ“K<:: aircraft.
5/ vKYM×’< K}S²Ñu¨< ¾›¨<aýL’< vK 5/ The Authority may seize and detain an aircraft where the
u?ƒ ¨ÃU *ø_}` ¡õÁ¨<” Ÿ’¨KÆ registered owner or operator of the aircraft fails to settle
”Ç=ðêU uêOõ "e¨k¨< u%EL any charges and interests payable thereon within a
uTe¨mÁ¨< u}ÑKç¨< Ñ>²? ¨<eØ period specified in a written notice it has issued to such
vK°Ç¨< ÓÈ¨<” "M}¨× ›¨<aýL’<” owner or operator.
Ãµ K=Áq¾¨< Ã‹LM::
6/ The Authority shall release the aircraft seized and
6/ vK°Ç¨<' detained pursuant to sub-article (5) of this Article
where:
G( ¡õÁ¨<” uØ_ Ñ”²w ¨ÃU u}[ÒÑÖ a) the debtor settles the amount in cash or
Š¡ c=ðêU' ¨ÃU certified check; or
K( vKYM×’< uT>kuK¨< öÙ SW[ƒ b) a bond or other security in a form satisfactory

¾}²ÒË“ ›¨<aýL’< }Ãµ ¾q¾uƒ” ¾°Ç to the Authority for the amount in respect of
SÖ” ¾T>gõ” x”É ¨ÃU K?L ªeƒ“ which the aircraft was seized is deposited with
c=Ác=´' the Authority.
vKYM×’< u²=I ›”kê ”®<e ›”kê (5)
SW[ƒ Ãµ Áq¾¨<” ›¨<aýL” ÃKnM::
(1. ¾›¨<a–L” ÑÇ 91. Detention of Aircraft
1/ u¢”y?”i’< ›”kê !7 }^ òÅM (N) ÁM}gð’ 1/ The competent court may order detention of an
¾›”É ›Ñ` ›¨<a–L” ¨ÃU ¾›¨<a–L’< ¡õM aircraft of a state not included in paragraph (c) of
u›=ƒÄåÁ ¨<eØ Øun ¾T>Å[ÓKƒ” ¾ðÖ^
Y^' Ç=³Ã” ¨ÃU VÈM }LM÷M uT>M
Article 27 of the Convention where it is making
ÁÑv—M ¾T>M c¨< ¡e "k[u YM×” ÁK¨< passage through Ethiopia if such aircraft or part of
õ`É u?ƒ ›¨<a–L’< u›=ƒÄåÁ ¨<eØ it is alleged by an interested person to infringe an
c=Ás`Ø ”Ç=Á´“ ”ÇÃ”kdke K=ÁÓÉ invention, design or model entitled to protection in
Ã‹LM:: Ethiopia.
2/ ¾›¨<a–L’< vKu?ƒ ŸvKÑ<Ç¿ Ò` eUU’ƒ 2/ The detention of an aircraft under sub-article (1) of
LÃ ¾Å[cuƒ” ¨ÃU õ`É u?~ uSÚ[h this Article shall cease if the owner of the aircraft
ŸT>ð`Å¨< Ò` ¾T>S×Ö” ÃJ“M wKA deposits, or provides security for, a sum agreed
¾T>ë’¨<” ¾Ñ”²w SÖ” c=ÁekUØ between the parties or fixed by the court to satisfy
¨ÃU ªeƒ“ c=cØ u²=I ›”kê ”®<e
the judgment which the court may eventually
›”kê (1) SW[ƒ ¾}¨c’¨< ¾›¨<aýL’<
render in the case.
ÓÉ Ã’dM::
3/ ¾²=I” ›ªÏ SŸu` KT[ÒÑØ uvKY 3/ Regulations issued under this Proclamation may
M×’< ¾›¨<a–L” ÑÇ ”Ç=ðçU provide for the conditions of detention of aircrafts
¾T>Å[Óuƒ G<’@ u²=I ›ªÏ SW[ƒ by the Authority to secure compliance with this
uT>¨× Å”w K=Å’ÑÓ Ã‹LM:: Proclamation.
(2. Å”w“ SS]Á ¾T¨<×ƒ YM×” 92. Power to issue Regulations and Directives
1/ ¾T>’>eƒa‹ U¡` u?ƒ ÃI” ›ªÏ uT>Ñv 1/ The Council of Ministers may issue regulations
KTeðçU ¾T>ÁeðMÑ< Å”x‹” K=Á¨× necessary for the proper implementation of this
Ã‹LM:: Proclamation.
2/ vKYM×’< ÃI” ›ªÏ uT>Ñv KTeðçU 2/ The Authority may issue directives containing
¾T>ÁeðMÑ< Y`¯„‹”“ Å[Í−‹” ÁÁ²< rules and standards necessary for the proper
SS]Á−‹” K=Á¨× Ã‹LM:: implementation this Proclamation.
93. Issuance and Publication of Directives
(3. ¾SS]Á−‹ ›¨×Ø“ QƒSƒ
1/ The Authority shall, before issuing any directive
1/ vKYM×’< u²=I ›ªÏ SW[ƒ T”—¨<”U
SS]Á ŸT¨<×~ uòƒ' under this Proclamation, consult such persons as
appear to it to be representatives of:
G( ¾›=ƒÄåÁ ¾c=y=M ›¾` ƒ^”eþ`ƒ
›=”Æeƒ]”' a) the civil air transport industry of Ethiopia;
K( ¾›¾` ƒ^”eþ`ƒ ›ÑMÓKAƒ }ÖnT> b) users of air transport services; and

−‹”' “
N( ¾T>SKŸ†¨< K?KA‹ ›"Lƒ”' c) other stakeholders.

K=¨¡K< Ã‹LK< wKA ¾T>ÑU†¨<” c−‹
TTŸ` ›Kuƒ::
2/ vKYM×’< u¾Ñ>²?¨< ¾T>Á¨×†¨<” 2/ The Authority shall have the duty to publish the
SS]Á−‹ ¾Td}U Lò’ƒ ›Kuƒ:: directives it issues from time to time.
3/ u²=I ›”kê ”®<e ›”kê (2) SW[ƒ 3/ The manner of publication of any directive under
T”—¨}Uuƒ G<’@ sub-article (2) of this Article shall be as the
vKYM×’< uT>ë’¨< SW[ƒ ÃJ“M:: Authority may determine.
(4. ¾}h\“ }ðíT>’ƒ ¾TÃ•^†¨< QÑA‹ 94. Repealed and Inapplicable Laws
1/ ¾›=ƒÄåÁ c=y=M ›y=Âi” vKYM×” 1/ The Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority Re-
”ÅÑ“ TssT>Á ›ªÏ lØ` 2)&3/09)(4 establishment Proclamation No. 273/2002 is
u²=I ›ªÏ }ibM:: hereby repealed.
2/ Ÿ²=I ›ªÏ Ò` ¾T>n[” T”—¨<U QÓ' 2/ No law, regulation, directive, order or practice
Å”w' SS]Á' ƒ°³´ ¨ÃU ¾›W^` shall, in so far as it is inconsistent with this
MUÉ u²=I ›ªÏ ¨<eØ u}gð’< Ñ<ÇÄ‹ Proclamation, be applicable with respect to matters
LÃ }ðéT>’ƒ ›Ã•[¨<U:: provided for by this Proclamation.C
(5. አዋጁ የ‫ג‬ፀናበُ ጊዜ 95. Effective Date
ይֱ አዋጅ በፌዴ‫ ָף‬ነጋ‫ ُע‬ጋዜጣ ٍُ‫ז‬ This Proclamation shall enter into force up on the date
ከወጣበُ ‫שׂ‬ን ጀ‫ צו‬የፀና ይֲናָ፡፡ of publication in the Federal Negarit Gazeta.
Done at Addis Ababa, this 12th day of February, 2009

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xêJ qÜ_R 6)06/2‫ְך‬1 ›.M Proclamation No. 616/2008

xêJ qÜ_R 6)06/2‫ְך‬1 PROCLAMATION NO. 616/2008.

¾c=y=M ›y=Âi” ›ªÏ CIVIL AVIATION PROCLAMATION

¾›=ƒÄåÁ c=y=M ›y=Âi” vKYM×”” ¾lØ WHEREAS, it is desirable to consolidate and

¾›y=Âi” ÅI”’ƒ“ lØØ` ¾¯KU ›kõ c=y=M

ÃI ›ªÏ “¾c=y=M ›y=Âi” ›ªÏ lØ` 1. Short Title

ÃNÇ êU nU¶T Uz¤È ±.œ.q.Ü *¹þ1

(1) u›¨<aፕL’< ¨<eØ uSJ’<

(2) would normally require major repair or

3/ “aerodrome” means an area of land or water

G( u›³» ûÃKƒ’ƒ' uûÃKƒ’ƒ' uS" a) any individual who engages as pilot in

K( u›¨<aፕL”' u›¨<aፕL” V}a‹ ¨ÃU b) any individual in charge of the inspection or

!8/ &ÖpLL ¾›y=Âi” ›ÑMÓKAƒ& TKƒ u¡õÁ

G( u¢”y?”i’< ›”kê (4(G) SW[ƒ a) any amendment to the Conventiion which

#3/ &›=ƒÄåÁ© ²?Ò& TKƒ 43/ “Ethiopian national” means

G( ›=ƒÄåÁ© ²?Ó’ƒ ÁK¨< ÓKcw' a) an individual who has Ethiopian

3. ¾}ðíT>’ƒ ¨c” 3. Scope of Application

1/ ÃI ›ªÏ uT>Ÿ}K<ƒ LÃ }ðíT> ÃJ“M& 1/ This Proclamation shall be applicable to:

G( u›=ƒÄåÁ vK< ¾c=y=M ›¨<aፕL” a) civil aerodromes in Ethiopia;

N( uvKYM×’< u}S²Ñu T”—¨<U c) any aircraft registered by the Authority;

W( uvKYM×’< ðnÉ u}c×†¨< ¾›y= e) aviation personnel and training schools

[( u›=ƒÄåÁ ¨<eØ u›¨<aፕL”“ u›¨< f) enterprises operating in Ethiopia in the

c( u›=ƒÄåÁ vK< ¾›¾` “y=Ñ@i” g) air navigation facilities and services in

2/ u²=I ›ªÏ SW[ƒ uT>¨× Å”w uK?L

G( u¨<ß ›Ñ` *ø_}` ›T"Ã’ƒ *ø

4. ¾T>’>e‚\ Lò’„‹ 4. Responsibilities of the Ministry

T>’>e‚\' The Ministry shall be responsible for:

3/ hearing and giving final decision on any

U°^õ G<Kƒ CHAPTER TWO

2/ K›y=Âi” vKS<Á−‹ ¾Y^ ðnÉ

11. Organization of the Authority

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N( KvKYM×’< u}ðkÅKƒ uËƒ“ c) effect expenditure in accordance with the

04. uËƒ 14. Budget

2/ ¾vKYM×’< ¾óÃ“”e ›e}ÇÅ` ¾T>S 2/ The financial administration of the Authority

05. eKH>Xw S³Ówƒ 15. Books of Accounts

u›=ƒÄåÁ ›¾` ¡MM ¨<eØ Tw[`

2/ ¾›¨<a–L” vKu?ƒ’ƒ” uT>SKŸƒ uT>’d 2/ A certificate of registration shall raise a

3/ A certificate of registration of an aircraft may be

!. u›¨<aýL” LÃ ÁK Swƒ” ¾T>S KŸ~ 20. Registration of Documents relating to Rights in

3/ vKYM×’< ¾›¨<aፕL”“ ¾›¨<aፕL” SX 3/ The Authority may adopt procedures necessary

!1. c’Ê‹” ÁKTeS´Ñw ¨<Ö?ƒ 21. Effect of Failure to Register Documents

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!3. ÅI”’ƒ” eKTÑAMuƒ 23. Promoting Safety

1/ vKYM×’<' 1/ The Authority shall have the powers and

G( u¢”y?”i’< ¾}"}~ƒ” Å[Í−‹ }Ó a) rules necessary for the implementation of

4/ The Authority shall keep records of each

2/ The Authority may provide for the examination

G( ¾u[^ ¨ÃU ¾›¨<a–L”“ ¾›¨<a–L” a) approved aviation schools giving training in

K( ¾›¨<aýL”“ ¾›¨<aýL” V}`' ¨<Mw b) approved maintenance facilities of aircraft,

3/ vKYM×’< ¾›y=Âi” TcMÖ— ƒUI`ƒ

!8. u›¨<aýL” SÁ´ ÁKv†¨< W’Ê‹ 28. Documents to be carried on Board

S( ¾Ñ<µ S´Ñw& d) the journey logbook;

W( ¾›¨<aýL” _Ç=Ä ðnÉ& e) the aircraft radio license;

1/ T”—¨<U ¾›¾` *ø_}` ¾Ue¡` ¨[kƒ

2/ T”—¨<U ¾›y=Âi” vKS<Á ¾Ue¡` ¨[ 2/ Any holder of an aviation personnel certificate

". lØØ` eKTÉ[Ó 30. Inspection

G( uT”—¨<U ¾c=y=M ›¨<aፕL” *ø_}` a) inspect aircrafts and aircraft engines,

G( ፈnÉ ÁÑ–< ¾ØÑ“ É`Ï„‹”' ¾› a) approved maintenance facilities, aviation

K( ›?`þ`„‹”' ¾›¾` “y=Ñ@i” óc=K=+ b) aerodromes, air navigation facilities and

G( u¨<ß ›Ñ` ø_}` ›T"Ã’ƒ ø

4. ¾T>’>e‚\ Lò’„‹ 4. Responsibilities of the Ministry

N( ¨Å T”—¨<U ¾›¾` *ø_}` Ãµ' c) the premises of any air operator;

#1. ¾*ø_i” ‚¡’>"© G<’@−‹ 41. Technical Conditions of Operations

K( *ፕ_i’< ”Ç="H@É vKYM×’< ¾ð b) the operator is authorized by the Authority to

#9. ¾›³» ûÃKƒ Lò’ƒ 49. Responsibilities of Pilot-in-Command

%4. ]õ 64. Tariffs

%5. ¾]õ U´Ñv“ ÓÉ 65. Registration and Suspension of Tariffs

&9. KvYM×’< eKT>k`w p_“ 79. Complaints to and Investigations by the

'4. ¾›e}ÇÅ^© `UÍ−‹ ›ðéçU 84. Execution of Administrative Sanctions