OPS Guidance for Contingency

 

​This section provides guidance for the recommencement of operations conducted within the constraints posed by contingency conditions but that remain in line with the requirements of the SARPs. Guidance is provided under the following headings:

• OPS guidance for contingency

• Aerodromes

• Aircraft Accident & Incident Investigations

• Air Navigation Services

• Airworthiness

• Cabin Safety

• Cargo Safety 

• Flight Ops 

• Personnel Training and Licensing

• Tools

• Risk-based surveillance: ICAO's Risk-based Surveillance tool allows for building risk-based inspection schedules for air operators. 

• Planning and monitoring tool: This tool aims to identify and prevent possible backlogs due to reduced activities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

•  "New" COVID-19 Safety Risk Management: This high-level guidance is intended to support civil aviation authorities (CAAs) with the management of aviation safety risks that fall under their responsibility, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.