Proposal for a Decision on the position to be taken in the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization in respect of the adoption of Amendment 17 to Annex 13 of the Chicago Convention

Summary:

Proposal presented on 4 February 2019 by the European Commission concerning the position to be adopted on behalf of the Union regarding proposed amendments to the Chicago Convention.

Further information:

The Convention on International Civil Aviation (the Chicago Convention) aims to regulate international air transport. The Convention entered into force in 1947 and established the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

During its 216th session, starting on 14 February 2019, the Council of the ICAO is to adopt Amendment 17 to Annex 13 to the Chicago Convention regarding reporting and timely investigation of accidents and incidents.