About some trends in the development of air transport legislation

Abstract

The article is devoted to the legal regulation of aviation industry. It is noted that a number of factors have led to changes in air legislation. Legislation has been improved in connection with the imposition of sanctions against the Russian Federation by unfriendly countries; in connection with the reform of monitoring and supervision. Over the years, efforts have been made to harmonize legislation. The changes were made especially actively in 2021–2023. Thus, the certification of developers and manufacturers of aircraft, unmanned aircraft systems and their elements, civil aircraft, engines, propellers, airworthiness issues, Maintenance and ground handling of aircraft. The changes also relate to the establishment of responsibilities of the Federal Air Transport Administration for the certification of the Armed Forces with the involvement of certification centers and testing laboratories; requirements for the approval of the Armed Forces to operation, to the certificate of airworthiness of the Armed Forces. The requirements for aviation specialists have been clarified, and new articles on the certification of members of the civil aircraft crew and civil aviation inspectors have been introduced. Monitoring of the application of new normative legal acts and their timely adjustment if necessary is required. Attention is drawn to the complexity of the laws adopted, in particular on unmanned aerial vehicles and on transport security. Further work is needed to improve air legislation.