Kenya finally approves drone operations uas vision. Procedures for making regulations and technical standards, granting exemptions. The kenya civil aviation authority the kcaa established under the caa, which regulates civil aviation in kenya, regulation of air safety licensing of air services, provision of air navigation services, the certification of aircraft operators and the registration of rights and interests in aircraft. However, the method via which drones can be registered, imported, and pilots licenced is still ambiguous and unclear. The civil aviation security regulations, 2019, 01122019. The civil aviation unmanned aircraft systems regulations, 2019 act has been approved, meaning that kenyans can now buy and operate drones without fear or breaking the law. They make consequential amendments to the reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations 20 s. The civil aviation safety regulations 1998 casr and manuals of standards moss are available on the federal register of legislation. Kenya civil aviation authority kcaa is a state corporation of kenya that is responsible for regulating the aviation industry in kenya and for providing air navigation services in the kenya flight region the kcaa offers training in the aviation professions through its affiliated east african school of aviation the agency maintains its headquarters in the aviation building at the junction.
These regulations may be cited as the civil aviation unmanned. It should be noted that operation of all aircraft within the kenya airspace or at any point. Kenya civil aviation authority jobs in kenya may 2020. Aviation 2016 civil aviation act 6 of 2016 annotated. Having regard to article 10 of the united arab emirates uae general civil aviation authority law no.
Establishment of air navigation services part 7 registries, recordation of interests and information services 50. The project seeks to increase efficiency of road transport along the northern corridor, to facilitate trade, and regional integration, enhance aviation safety, and security to meet international standards. The civil aviation investigation of air accidents and. The civil aviation instruments and equipment regulations. Prohibition on exercising of certain privileges of any aviation certificate, permit or authorisation by authorised olliccrs. Unmanned aircraft systems kenya civil aviation authority. Safety and operational directives sod notice of proposed rule making phase 7. These regulations may be cited as the civil aviation. These regulations may be,cited as the civil aviation airworthiness citation. The kcaa regulates virtually every aspect of civil aviation in kenya, including the. This development is critical for businesses and individuals that use the flying devices for a variety of functions such as photography and general digital content creation, as well. Challenges of strategy implementation at the kenya civil. Aviation regulations kenya civil aviation authority.
The schedule of approved fees and charges in relation to licensing of air services in kenya as levied by the authority pursuant to the civil aviation licensing of air services regulations issued under the civil aviation act, is as follows type usd a application fee for existing air service licence 500. Schedule civil aviation regulations, 2011 table of contents part 1. In ad dit ion, each contracting state shall furnish report s to the international civil aviation orga. Carriage by air act 1993 no 2 carriage of goods by sea act chapter 392 civil aviation aerial work. The notes at the end of this compilation the endnotes include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law. Grounding of aircraft and dosing of facility by authorised officer or inspector 116. Drones, helicopters and aviation regulations in kenya. Information on specific regulatory topics is available via the topic links. They have drafted new policy procedures and rules for drones that awaiting approval by the attorney general, but for now, their usage is still illegal.
The authority is seeking to recruit a qualified kenyan citizen to fill the following vacant position in its establishment. The published regulations, which are similar to the south african regulations, are here. Kenya information and communications interconnection and provision of fixed links, access and facilities regulations, 2010 kenya posts and telecommunications act repealed chapter 411 media act 2007 no 3. Operator certification and administration regulations or those parts of it that pertain to flight operations. Department of transportation federal aviation administration 800 independence avenue, sw washington, dc 20591 866 tellfaa 866 8355322. Information services part 8 regulations 54 general regulations 55. To plan, develop, manage, regulate and operate a safe, economically sustainable and efficient civil aviation system in kenya, in accordance with the provisions. Nothing in these regulations shall apply to any flight a by a civil aircraft registered in a country other than the bahamas which is for the time being a party to the chicago convention, on a journey. Kenya subsidiary legislation, 2020 6 the civil aviation act no. Kenyan drone regulations have been published in october 2017.
Convention international civil aviation organization. Directorate of civil aviation and directorgeneral of civil aviation. Kenya northern corridor transport improvement project english abstract. Director aviation safety security standards and regulations ref. Civil aviation organization, on demand, information ii concerning the registration and ov. Kenya civil aviation authority kcaa is the government agency that has overall oversight responsibility of icao standards in kenya. According to kenya s national aviation authority, the kenya civil aviation authority kcaa flying a drone is legal in kenya, but we recommend being aware of and compliant with the drone regulations listed below before doing so if youd like to contact the kcaa directly before you travel with any questions you might have, here is their contact information. Regulations and advisory circulars civil aviation authority. Kcaa operations are guided by the provisions of the convention on international civil aviation and the related icao standards and recommended practices sarps and the kenya civil aviation act, cap 394, the civil aviation regulations, procedure and practices. General requirements for participants in civil aviation system. Aviation regulations the recent aviation newsletter of the aero club of east africa has reported that indications are that to date there had been no action by the kenya civil aviation authority kcaa for its inspectors to swoop down on aircraft operators in kenya to enforce the new contentious kenya civil aviation regulations, kcars. The kenya civil aviation authority kcaa has noted with concern the proliferation of remotely piloted aircraft unmanned aerial vehicles in the kenyan airspace that are operated by various entities or individuals. This development is critical for businesses and individuals that use the flying devices for a variety of functions such as photography and general digital content creation.
Certification of air navigation service providers regulations, 2018 and shall come into operation on such. This is as long as you register the drone with kenya civil aviation authority based on the remotely piloted aircraft systems regulations, 2017, which was promulgated on october 6, 2017. Kenya legalizes the use of drones albeit under tough. Civil aviation act 6 of 2016 part 6 air navigation services 49. For over four years after the enactment of the caa, the aviation sector in kenya continued to use most of the regulations promulgated under the repealed civil aviation act chapter 394, laws of kenya the repealed act 2 as only a few new regulations were issued under the caa during that period. We can recommend reliable and professional drone operators in kenya upon request. You are now free to operate drones in kenya nairobi news. Kcaa director general mr gilbert kibe said the gazette legal notice together with an aeronautical information circular will be published as soon as official. To understand whether kenya has complied with the international standards set. Kenya subsidiary legislation, 2018 973 the civil aviation act. Kenya civil aviation authority kcaa is responsible for providing regulatory oversight, air navigation services and aviation training in kenya. The minister of transport has under section 1551 of the civil aviation act, 2009, act no. To plan, develop, manage, regulate and operate a safe, economically sustainable and efficient civil aviation system in kenya, in accordance with the provisions of the civil aviation act, 20. The civil aviation unmanned aircraft systems regulations, 2020, 30032020, download.
Published by the national council for law reporting with the authority of. Kenya civil aviation authority kcaa was established on 24th october 2002 by the civil aviation amendment act, 2002 with the primary functions towards. These regulations revoke and replace see regulation 5 the civil aviation investigation of air accidents and incidents regulations 1996 s. Kenya civil aviation authority kcaa was established on 24th october 2002 by the civil aviation amendment act, 2002 to take over the functions of the then directorate of civil aviation dca and the civil aviation board cab in the ministry of transport. This is a compilation of the civil aviation regulations 1988 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 28 january 2017 the compilation date. Civil aviation licensing of air services regulations. For those interested in going through the regulations, you can download the pdf file here. Civil aviation regulations 2011 final version april 2012. The aviation regulator, kenya civil aviation kcaa, says the approval was made last week on monday after the agency met with the top security organs to discuss draft regulations. Establishment of the tanzania civil aviation board. This morning, the director general of the kenya civil aviation authority gave a press chat on the aviation sector. This approval is valid whilst the approved maintenance organisation remains in compliance with the kenya civil aviation amo regulations, 2018 in accordance with amo regulation 9 and approval issued by kcaa is valid. Authority means the kenya civil aviation authority balloon.
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