LOCAL AIRLAWS PHILIPPINES. REVIEWER BOARDS

LOCAL AIR LAWS

1. AIR LAWS AND REGULATIONS – LOCAL AVIATION
BODIES/ORGANIZATION
HISTORY OF SAEP
The need for a law that would regulate the practice of
aeronautical engineering as a profession was strongly felt in
the late 1960’s
FIRST BOARD OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
Constituted on April 6, 1982
Brig. Gen. Recaredo R. Albano – Chairman
Engr. Timoteo A. Cordova Jr. & Teofilo P. Alberto – Members
July 1983
The first licensure examination
Successful examinees took their oath November 1983
FORMATION OF SAEP
Formed by individuals headed by Dr. Gregorio Y. Zara from
FEATI University
Formed on April 28, 1950
The society was established to professionalize, promote and
advance the aeronautical engineering profession in the
Philippines
Played a key role in the formulation and passage of the
Aeronautical Engineering Law (enacted on July 11, 1978)
THE SAEP LOGO
Described in Article 9, Sec 2 of the Society of Aerospace
Engineers of the Philippines’ By-Laws
Consists of:
oGear – symbolizing the engineering profession
oDiamond-shaped airfoil in a supersonic flow as
evidenced by shock waves and expansion waves
MISSION OF SAEP
Shall develop and advance the aeronautical engineering
profession towards its recognition in the international aviation
industry through:
oHarmonious relationship among its members
oRecognition by relevant government agencies and
non-governmental organizations
oAdvocacy of international linkages
oEnhancement and promotion of the global
competitiveness of the Filipino aeronautical
engineering professionals
VISION OF SAEP
The SAEP shall be geared towards the pursuit for recognition
in the international aviation community
It shall accelerate the development of high-level
aeronautical engineers to make them productive members
of the society
IMPORTANT DATES
April 28, 1950 – Formation of SAEP
June 20, 1952 – RA 776
June 11, 1978 – PD 1570
April 6, 1982 – First Board of Aeronautical Engineering
July 1983 – First Licensure Examination
November 1983 – First Oath Taking
March 1984 – SAEP renamed
April 30, 1984 – SAEP accredited by PRC
March 4, 2009 – RA 9497

2. CIVIL AERONAUTICS BOARD
Regulates ECONOMIC ASPECT of air transportation
General supervision, control, and jurisdiction over air carriers,
general sales agent, cargo sales agents, and freight
forwarders as well as their property, property rights,
equipment, facilities, and franchise.
An attached agency of the DOTr
Authorized to issue
oCERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND
NECESSITY (CPCN) – domestic carriers
oFOREIGN AIR CARRIER’S PERMIT (FACP) – to foreign
carriers
oLETTERS OF AUTHORITY – to airfreight forwarders,
general sales agents, cargo sales agents
Performs QUASI-JUDICIAL functions
CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OF THE PHILIPPINES (CAAP)
Government agency under DOTr
National aviation authority of the Philippines
Responsible for implementing policies on civil aviation to
assure SAFE, ECONOMIC, and EFFICIENT air travel
Investigates aviation accidents via AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT
INVESTIGATION AND INQUIRY BOARD (AAIIB)
Performs QUASI-JUDICIAL and QUASI-LEGISLATIVE functions
HISTORY OF CAAP
LEGISLATIVE ACT NO. 3909
oNovember 20, 1931
oCreation of office under the Department of
Commerce and Communication (DPWH) for the
enforcement of rules and regulations concerning
commercial aviation and private flying
ACT 3996
oInclusion of licensing airmen and aircraft, inspection
of aircraft, air traffic rules, schedules, and rates and
enforcement of aviation laws
ACT 4033
oNo aviation public service shall operate in the PH
without franchise to operate an air service from
Philippine Legislature
1933
oEnlargement of the office of technical assistant of
aviation matters into the aeronautics division under
the department of commerce and industry
Commonwealth Act No. 168
oNovember 12, 1936
oCivil Aviation Law of the Philippines
oCreation of Bureau of Aeronautics
March 1945
oAfter the liberation of the Philippines, the Bureau was
reorganized and placed under the Department of
National Defense, among its functions was to
promulgate Civil Aviation Administration (CAA)
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