Leasing Jurisdiction
have not adopted the model legislation, as does not impinge on the authority of
this continues to leave a significant degree the aircraft commander. On the
of uncertainty in international airline contrary, it gives the aircraft
operations to both the operating crew and commander more tools to work with.
the passengers. The key is that the aircraft
What passenger checks the country of commander is the one authority that
registry of the aircraft before boarding? Do can initiate the process by reporting
the passengers realise they are, in fact, the offence/incident.
subject to the laws of the State of registry Extending the jurisdiction should
when in flight? Do aircraft commanders not result in increased interference in
have to be “picky” about where to land flight operations. The basic premise
when dealing with unruly passengers, as of viable interest still applies and as
some countries take a more activist such, generally, a State has little to
approach in dealing with such offences no interest in exercising jurisdiction
than others? over an offence committed on an
A specific list of punishable aircraft flying high and fast above its Max Scheck is a Senior First Officer,
offences, clearly communicated to territory. On the other hand, if the B747-400, for a major European
crew and passengers, combined with commander should request assistance airline with over 8500 hours total
concerted, coordinated legislation in the matter to protect the safety of flight time. He is a Master of
throughout ICAO contracting States the aircraft, the persons or property Aeronautical Science, a certified
would ensure transparency in dealing thereon and to maintain good order Aircraft Accident Investigator, and
with unruly passengers. and discipline on board, the State of Adjunct Instructor (Aviation
Extending jurisdiction to the State of registry of the aircraft should be of Legislation) for Embry Riddle
the operator and State of landing no concern. Aeronautical University.
SILVER ANNIVERSARY EDITION
25th
INTERNATIONAL
Anniversary
AIRCRAFT CABIN SAFETY
SYMPOSIUM
Montreal, Canada 11/14 February 2008
Panels and Training Sessions on:
Cabin Safety, Fatigue, Security,
Child Restraint Systems, Unruly
Passengers, Lessons Learned
Hosted by SCSI
For Registration & Information Contact:
www.scsi inc.com
or
Sharon Morphew Symposium Manager
Because some things
at
are too imporant
sharon.morphew@scsi inc.com
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