Mak International Aviation Committee. MAC has lost confidence

Interstate aviation committee- supranational executive body responsible for flight safety in the region civil aviation in Commonwealth countries Independent States(CIS).

Established on the basis of a resolution of the Council of Heads of Government of Member States Economic Community dated December 6, 1991 and the intergovernmental Agreement on civil aviation and the use of airspace, signed on December 30, 1991. The Committee is the successor to a number of commissions of the USSR Ministry of Civil Aviation.

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All republics are currently members of the Agreement former USSR, with the exception of the Baltic states and Georgia, there are only 11 states: Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, the Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Ukraine. Georgia withdrew from the Agreement simultaneously with the termination of its membership in the CIS in 2009.

Initially, the committee was authorized to develop and coordinate policies in the field of international air services, air transportation safety, aviation tariffs and fees, interstate air traffic schedules, certification of aircraft, airlines, and airfields. He was also tasked with investigating all aviation accidents involving aircraft of the CIS member states and on their territory and maintaining a general aviation register.

According to the Agreement on Civil Aviation and the Use of Airspace, the IAC is the body that ensures the work of the Council on Aviation and the Use of Airspace, consisting of authorized representatives of the Contracting States, created under this Agreement, and carrying out its activities on the principles of consensus.

In 1992-1997 By a number of resolutions, the MAK was equated to the federal executive body in terms of certification and investigation of aircraft accidents on the territory of Russia.

In the late 1990s - early 2000s. certification functions for airlines, individual aircraft, training centers moved from the IAC to state aviation regulatory authorities participating countries Agreements (in Russia such a body is currently Federal agency air transport, Rosaviatsia).

Activity

The main function of the IAC is to issue aircraft type certificates, airport certificates, develop recommendations and regulations, and investigate aircraft accidents. Over the 25 years of the committee's work, over 200 plane crashes were investigated. Based on the results of the investigations, over 260 recommendations were made aimed at improving flight safety.

In 2001, the IAC signed a memorandum of understanding with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and the committee uses the standards of this organization.

The IAC is financed by contributions from the countries participating in the Agreement; in 2013, according to SPARK-Interfax, they amounted to 224 million rubles. The committee's expenses in the same year amounted to 211 million rubles, of which 133 million were for wages, 27 million for the maintenance of premises and property.

MAK headquarters is located in Moscow.

Management

Since the creation of the IAC, Tatyana Anodina has been its chairman. She was appointed to this post on December 6, 1991 by a decision of the Council of Heads of Government of the Member States of the Economic Community. Neither the resolution on the creation of the IAC dated December 6, 1991, nor the intergovernmental Agreement dated December 30, 1991, specified the procedure for the appointment and resignation of the head.

On Thursday, November 5, the Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC) recommended suspending the operation of Boeing 737 Classic and Next Generation aircraft. The reason is the non-compliance of these airliners with safety standards due to a possible failure of the elevator control system. On the same day, the Federal Air Transport Agency said that they would give the document a go only after consultation with representatives of the International Aviation Committee, which should take place on Friday, November 6.

AiF.ru tells what the MAK does and what powers it has.

What is MAC?

The Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC) is the executive body of 11 CIS states in the field of civil aviation and the use of airspace. It was established on the basis of the intergovernmental “Agreement on Civil Aviation and the Use of Airspace” signed on December 30, 1991.

The parties to the agreement are:

• Azerbaijan,
• Armenia,
• Belarus,
• Kazakhstan,
• Kyrgyzstan,
• Moldova,
• Russia,
• Tajikistan,
• Turkmenistan,
• Uzbekistan,
• Ukraine.

The headquarters of MAK is located in Moscow at the address: st. Bolshaya Ordynka, 22/2/1.

What does the organization do?

IAC is involved in the certification of aircraft, airfields and airlines and participates in the investigation of accidents in air transport. The organization carries out technical work on decoding data from flight recorders, reconstructs the course of events and provides an expert assessment. The final conclusion about the causes of disasters and culpability is made by investigative authorities Russian Federation.

The tasks of the IAC also include:

Development and formation of the structure of unified aviation rules and procedures in the field of civil aviation and the use of airspace in the CIS region and their compliance with the aviation rules of the world aviation communities;

Creation and operation unified system certification aviation technology and its production, its harmonization with other international systems;

Creation of a professional independent body for the investigation of aviation accidents, ensuring an objective investigation of aviation accidents not only in the territories of the Commonwealth states, but also beyond their borders;

Protection for the CIS countries of the air transport services market through interstate agreements and agreed regulations in the field of tariffs and mutual settlements;

Coordination of interaction between authorities in emergency situations and in zones of local military conflicts on the territory of the states parties to the agreement;

The fight against illegal interference in the activities of civil aviation. Development international cooperation with states and international civil aviation organizations.

International aviation organizations

transport - divided into intergovernmental (IMAO) and non-governmental (MNAO). MMAOs are created by states on the basis of international treaties that define the goals and objectives of organizations, membership in them, the rights and obligations of their participants, the structure and competence of working bodies, etc. MMAOs are recognized as subjects international law. They have the right to conclude international treaties with states and among themselves and are responsible for compliance with treaties, adopt recommendations and other legal acts.
Depending on the range of participants, MMAOs are universal, for example (ICAO), or regional (ECAC, Eurocontrol, AFCAC, ASECNA, COKESNA, LACAK, CACAS). They have a similar structure: higher governing body- Assembly, Plenary session, etc.; the current activities of the MMAO are ensured by the executive bodies. Under the executive bodies of some MMAOs, special committees or commissions subordinate to them are created that develop organizational, technical, administrative, and legal issues of civil aviation activities. During sessions, the highest governing bodies of the IMAO approve reports of executive bodies, hear reports from committees and experts, and adopt resolutions and recommendations.
European Civil Aviation Conference(ECAC) was created in 1954, headquartered in Strasbourg, ECAC members are 22 European states. Admission of new members from among European states is only with the general consent of all members of the EAC. ECAC goals: promoting cooperation between European states in the field of air transport for more efficient and orderly development, ensuring systematization and standardization of common technical requirements to new aviation equipment, including air navigation equipment and communication systems, research into flight safety issues, collection of statistical data on flight accidents. The highest governing body is the Plenary Conference, the highest executive bodies are the Coordination Committee and standing committees. ECAC decisions are advisory in nature. ECAC cooperates with more than 20 MMAOs and MNAOs related to air transport - IATA, EARB, Eurocontrol, ICAA and others - and is obliged to submit annual reports to the consultative assembly of the European Union.
African Civil Aviation Commission(AFKAC) was created in 1969, headquartered in Dakar, AFCAC members are 41 states; they can be any African states - participants in the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and interested in the activities of the Economy, the UN Commission for Africa (ECA). AFCAC objectives: development of a common policy for AFCAC member states in the use of civil aviation, discussion of necessary measures for cooperation and coordination of their activities in the field of civil aviation, promotion of more effective use and improving African air transport. AFKAC is also studying issues of standardization of on-board equipment and ground facilities, considering tariffs in Africa and other issues. The highest body of AFCAC is the Plenary Session, the highest executive body is the Bureau. AFCAC decisions are advisory in nature. In carrying out its tasks, AFCAC works closely with the OAU and ICAO, and can also cooperate with any other international organization in the field of civil aviation.
Latin American Civil Aviation Commission(LACAC) was founded in 1973, headquartered in Lima, LACAC members are 19 states. Members of LACAC can only be states of South and Central America, including Panama, Mexico and states located in the basin Caribbean Sea. Objectives of LACAC: collection and publication of statistical data on air travel at points of departure and destination, study of tariff policy in the field of air transport, development of recommendations for compliance with tariffs when carrying out international air transportation in the region, for the creation of its own legal mechanism to ensure compliance with tariffs and the imposition of sanctions, Higher the governing body is the Assembly, the highest executive body is the Executive Committee. LACAC cooperates with ICAO and other international organizations in the field of civil aviation. LACAC is an advisory body, so its decisions and recommendations require the approval of each of its members.
Arab Civil Aviation Council(CACAS) was created in 1967, headquarters in Rabat, members - 20 states. Any state member of the League of Arab States can be a member of CACAS. Objectives of KACAS: study international standards and ICAO recommendations of interest to Arab countries, international agreements in the field of civil aviation, guidance scientific research on various aspects of air transport and air navigation, facilitating the dissemination of information, resolving disputes, disagreements between member states of CACA, planning the education and training of specialists from Arab countries in civil aviation services. The activities of KACAS contribute to increasing the efficiency of regular international air transport carried out by Arab airlines, the expansion of domestic and international routes, the modernization of existing air navigation facilities and the use of modern equipment to service air traffic in the region. The highest governing body is the Council, executive bodies are the Executive Committee and permanent subcommittees. KACAS cooperates with ICAO, AFCAC, ECAC and other international organizations in the field of civil aviation.
European Organization for the Safety of Air Navigation(Eurocontrol) was created in 1960, headquartered in Brussels, members are 10 European countries. Membership is open to all European countries, subject to the consent of all Eurocontrol members. The goals of Eurocontrol are to ensure air navigation and flight safety, control and coordinate traffic aircraft civil aviation and air force in the upper airspace above the territory of Eurocontrol member states, development of unified flight rules and air navigation services. The highest governing body is the Standing Commission, consisting of representatives of states at the rank of ministers of civil aviation and defense, the highest executive bodies are the Air Traffic Services Agency, the Committee of Governors, the Secretariat. Eurocontrol cooperates with ICAO, IATA and other international organizations in the field of civil aviation.
Agency for the Safety of Air Navigation in Africa and Madagascar(ASECNA) was created in 1960, headquartered in Dakar, ASECNA members are 13 African states. Membership is open to African states subject to the consent of all ASECNA members. ASECNA objectives: ensuring the regularity and safety of aircraft flights over the territory of ASECNA member states, management, operation and maintenance of airfields, mediation in the provision of financial and technical assistance. The highest governing body is the Administrative Council, the highest executive bodies are the General Directorate, representative offices. Council decisions are binding on member states. ASECNA cooperates with ICAO in the preparation and implementation of recommendations of the ICAO Assembly.
Central American Organization for Air Navigation Services(COQUESNA) was created in 1960, headquartered in Tegucigalpa, COQUESNA members are 5 Central American states. COQUESNA objectives: to provide air navigation services for flights over the territory of COQUESNA member states and other areas specified in the ICAO regional plan international agreements, airports and air navigation equipment of the Member States. The highest governing body is the Administrative Council, the highest executive bodies are the Technical Commission, the Secretariat. KOKESNA receives technical assistance from ICAO and the Agency international development USA, interested in this organization, since American airlines own large number aircraft serviced by KOKESNA.
Activities of the MNAO, whose members in most cases are legal entities(transport enterprises), dedicated special issues international air services. The charters of the MNAO determine their goals, objectives, membership, rights and obligations of members of the organization, the structure and competence of working bodies, and the main areas of activity. MNAO in its activities is guided by domestic legislation and international law. MNAO actively cooperates with ICAO and has observer status in ICAO. MNAO is prepared according to ICAO instructions expert opinions regarding their specialization.
International Air Transport Association(IATA) was created in 1945, headquarters in Montreal, full and associated members of IATA - 188 airlines from 117 countries. "" is a member of IATA since 1989. Associated members of IATA are airlines operating domestic flights; they have an advisory voice in IATA. Since 1980, IATA has allowed “partial” membership for those airlines that do not want to participate in setting air travel tariffs. IATA's objectives: to promote the development of safe, regular and economical air transport, to encourage aviation commercial activities and study related problems, to ensure the development of cooperation between airlines involved in air services. IATA summarizes and disseminates the experience of economic and technical operation airlines, develops standard standards between airlines, organizes coordination of flight schedules between airlines and their work with transportation sales agents. The supreme body is the General Meeting, the executive body is the Executive Committee (the General Director is appointed by them). The position of the President, elected by the General Assembly, is mainly honorary. The main bodies of IATA also include transportation conferences, at which passenger and cargo tariffs and rules for their application are developed, uniform general conditions transportation, passenger service standards, samples of transportation documentation, etc. For the tariffs developed by IATA to come into force, they must be approved by the governments concerned. IATA works closely with ICAO and other international organizations.
International Civil Airports Association(ICAA) created in 1962, headquartered in Paris, active members - 113 (208 airports from 65 countries); associated - 19; honorary - 4. Sheremetyevo Airport is a member of IKAA. Main objectives: promoting the development of cooperation between civil airports of all countries, the development of common positions of ICAA members, as well as the development of civil airports in the interests of air transport in general, ICAA has a special UN consultative status on the construction and operation of airports. Supreme body - General Assembly, the governing body is the Administrative Council, the executive bodies are the Executive Committees and the General Secretariat. The Association cooperates with ICAO, with aircraft manufacturers and other international organizations.
International Federation of Air Line Pilots Associations(IFALPA) was created in 1948, headquartered in London, IFALPA members are 66 national associations, including Russian international airline pilots. IFALPA's objectives: to protect the interests of pilots and enhance their role in the development of a safe and regular air services system, cooperation and unity of action among civil aviation pilots. IFALPA promotes the development of aviation technology and ensures that the operation of new types of aircraft simultaneously provides safe and comfortable working conditions for pilots. The Federation protects the profession and the interests of pilots, assists its associations in establishing fair and reasonable standards for remuneration and working hours. The highest governing body is the Conference, the highest executive body is the Bureau. IFALPA actively cooperates with other international aviation organizations.
International Society for Aeronautical Telecommunications(SITA) was created in 1949, headquartered in Brussels, members - 206 airlines from 98 countries. Aeroflot has been a member of SITA since 1958. The goals of SITA: study, create, acquire, use and operate in all countries the means necessary for the transmission and processing of information related to the work of SITA member airlines. The highest governing body is the General Assembly, the highest executive body is the Board of Directors, which includes general directors airlines - members of SITA. From the Board of Directors, the General Assembly appoints an Executive Committee, which manages the current activities of the company. In its activities, SITA cooperates with IATA.
International Federation of Independent Air Transport(FITAP) was created in 1947, headquartered in Paris, full and associated members - 60 airlines from 12 countries. The goals of FITAP are: coordination of the activities of airlines - members of FITAP and protection of their interests, including private entrepreneurs operating aircraft on international routes, eliminating restrictions for private non-monopolized airlines and studying technical, economic and legal issues, commercial activities of civil aviation. The highest governing body is the General Assembly, the highest executive body is the Executive Committee.
International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers Associations(IFATKA) established in 1961, headquartered in Amsterdam, members - national associations 32 countries. The objectives of IFATCA are: to improve the safety, efficiency and regularity of international air navigation, to promote the safety and orderliness of the air traffic control system, to maintain a high level of knowledge and vocational training air traffic controllers. The highest governing body is the Conference, the highest executive body is the Council.
International Air Carriers Association(IAKA) was created in 1971, headquartered in Strasbourg, members - 17 airlines from 9 countries. IAKA goals; developing ways and methods to increase the efficiency of participation in international charter operations, developing air traffic by improving the quality of charter services, strengthening communications and cooperation between international charter companies. The highest governing body is the Assembly, the highest executive body is the Executive Committee. In its activities, IAKA cooperates with ICAO, ECAC, AFCAC, and Eurocontrol.
International Council of Aircraft Owners and Pilots Associations(IOAPA) was created in 1962, headquartered in Washington, members - national civil aviation organizations of 20 countries. Main tasks: ensuring coordination of views and opinions of associated members of the Council, developing standardization in order to improve regulation and flight management; development of recommendations for the use of planning systems in order to improve flight safety and efficiency of air transportation. The highest governing body is the Board of Directors.
Air Transport Institute(ITA) created in 1944, headquartered in Paris, became an international organization in 1954, 390 members from 63 countries: government agencies, air transport operators, aircraft or aircraft equipment manufacturers, insurance companies, banks, higher education institutions educational institutions etc. In addition, private individuals can be members of the ITA. ITA objectives: research of economic, technical and other problems in the field of international air transport and tourism. The highest governing body is the General Meeting, the executive bodies are the Administrative Council and the Directorate. In its activities, ITA maintains relations with ICAO, IATA and other international organizations.
European Air Research Office(EARB) was created in 1952, headquartered in Brussels, members are the 20 largest Western European airlines, carrying out about 95% of all air traffic in Europe. The goals of the EARB are to study the problems of improving the development of commercial air transport in Europe by analyzing statistical data, coordinating the work of airlines - members of the EARB, helping to counter competition from other airlines when operating airlines on European continent. The ERB publishes quarterly bulletins, reports and classifications of European air transport, information on its seasonal fluctuations, as well as data on the development of intra-European passenger transport, reviews of the global state of air transport and a comparative analysis of its development in Europe and the USA. The highest governing body is the Assembly, the highest executive bodies are the General Secretariat and the Preparatory Committee.
Information about membership in M. a. O. date back to the beginning of 1990.

Aviation: Encyclopedia. - M.: Great Russian Encyclopedia. Editor-in-Chief G.P. Svishchev. 1994 .

The Investigative Committee will compare the data from the “black boxes” of the A321 that landed on the field with the video of eyewitnesses ... other documents “important for establishing the truth.” TASS source in Interstate aviation committee(IAC) reported that the department had decrypted the recording from the plane’s flight recorders... during the investigation of the emergency, they got acquainted with the transcript, he noted. Interim report committee the results of the investigation will be prepared within 30 days, added... MAK showed A321 recorders after an emergency landing on a field in the Moscow region ... in good condition, the records on them have been preserved, noted the MAK. Interstate aviation committee(MAK) published on its website photographs of the flight recorders from the passenger plane... they will not restore it. On August 18, specialists with the permission of the Investigative committee began dismantling the interior and passenger seats. The fact of the incident has been registered... MAK reported on the progress of deciphering the “black boxes” of the A321 that landed in a field ... “the recording is clear and good.” Experts consider it premature to talk about the end of decryption. Interstate aviation committee(IAC) copied data from the flight recorders of the Airbus A321 passenger aircraft... IAC published an interim report on the An-24 crash in Buryatia ... recommended checking the brake systems of all An-24 and An-26. Interstate aviation committee(IAC) came to the conclusion that the June accident of the An-24 aircraft... This is stated in the interim report (.pdf) posted on the website committee. “... during the descent the left engine failed, the crew performed feathering actions... How was the SSJ100 flight before the accident? Reconstruction of RBC according to MAK data Only 14% of Russians are ready to fly by plane Russian production. On May 5, an Aeroflot SSJ100 made an emergency landing at Sheremetyevo and caught fire. 41 people died. RBC reconstructed the events based on data from the MAK report. According to the Sberbank survey “Ivanov Consumer Index”, conducted after the crash of the SSJ100 flying Moscow - Murmansk, ... MAK responded to the Central Bank's accusations against the ex-co-owners of Transaero ... that its chairman Tatyana Anodina sold all shares legally. To the Chairman Interstate aviation committee(MAK) Tatyana Anodina knows nothing about the manipulation of the company’s shares... their further transfer to Aeroflot by decision of the government commission, they said committee. At the beginning of 2016, it was common knowledge that the company's fortunes were... IAC announced 10 attempts to change the trajectory of a burned-out SSJ in 18 seconds ...tried to get the desired flight path. This follows from the preliminary report Interstate aviation committee(POPPY). “To create a roll of about 20 degrees, the pilot performed more... IAC will conduct an internal investigation due to publications about the death of SSJ100 ..., emphasized at the IAC Interstate aviation committee(IAC) will conduct an internal investigation into the publication of materials in the media. This is stated in the message committee. In publications... IAC asks the media to send audio and video confirmation of Kofman’s published statements. IN committee emphasized that he is not a member of the technical commission, which...

Society, March 20, 03:54

The number of victims of plane crashes in Russia has increased two and a half times ... disaster, 128 people died, follows from the report published on the website Interstate aviation committee(POPPY). At the same time, in 2017, 39 air accidents were recorded... deaths due to air crashes. “According to preliminary estimates, in 2018 aviation accidents for all types of work caused by human factor, are 75... The government approved a draft agreement on the creation of an analogue of the MAK in the EAEU ...draft agreement on the establishment of an International Bureau of Investigation aviation accidents and serious incidents - analogue Interstate aviation committee(MAC) in the EAEU countries. Document submitted by the Ministry of Transport... CIS (except Georgia). Russia in 2015 withdrew from jurisdiction committee functions of certification of aircraft, engines and airfields - they were distributed between the Federal Air Transport Agency... The deadline for signing an agreement on the creation of an analogue of the MAK for the EAEU countries has been announced ... union (EAEU), can sign a document on creating an analogue before September Interstate aviation committee(MAK), which will investigate aircraft accidents on the territory of the countries of the union, said... will have to replace IAC. As the Kommersant newspaper reported, the work of the International aviation committee raises questions among “many” states and International organization civil aviation. Saratov Airlines accused MAK of libel due to words about the murder ... to the department Saratov Airlines reported slander from Interstate aviation committee(POPPY). In this regard, the company sent an appeal to the prosecutor's office... February in the Moscow region. The disaster killed 71 people. According to version Interstate aviation committee, the cause of the disaster was icing of the receivers total pressure, which distorted the testimony... MAK joined the investigation into the Tu-154 crash ... Specialists Interstate aviation committee(MAK) flew to Sochi to take part in the investigation of the Tu-154 plane crash of the Ministry of Defense over the Black Sea Expert Interstate aviation committee(MAK) will be part of the commission to investigate the crash of the Tu-154 of the Ministry of Defense over the Black Sea. The press secretary told RBC about this committee ... The Interstate Aviation Committee will deal with the plane crash in Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug ... Interstate aviation committee(IAC) formed a commission to investigate the crash of the A-22L aircraft in... RBC Tyumen reported, the A-22LS aircraft operated by Siberian Base LLC aviation forest protection", crashed on August 16, 85 kilometers from...

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Experts have begun laying out fragments of the Boeing that crashed in Rostov ... March. Interfax reports this with reference to official representative Interstate aviation committee(POPPY). “The laying out has begun, fragments of the aircraft are in different states. Basically... and seven crew members. They all died. After the plane crash Investigative committee(SK) named the main versions of what happened as a pilot error, bad weather And...

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MAK copied information from the voice recorder of the crashed Boeing ... Interstate aviation committee(MAK) has completed work on copying information from the on-board voice recorder... of the aircraft and crew. Earlier, Deputy Head of MAK Sergei Zaiko said that committee managed to obtain information from the Boeing parametric recorder. Sound recorder, like... The authorities will consider the possibility of depriving MAK of its certification function ...receive certification functions and credentials that were previously granted Interstate aviation committee. A discussion of this issue is contained in the agenda of the meeting of the Russian government in... the transfer of MAK functions to the federal executive authorities responsible for aviation security, the Public Chamber contacted the government in early November. How...

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Echo of the Kazan disaster: why MAK had claims against the Boeing 737 ... 2013. RBC recalled the circumstances of this accident on Friday morning Interstate aviation committee explained the reasons for the revocation of Russian certificates of Boeing 737 aircraft ... elevator control systems, according to IAC. Myself committee June 29, 2015, 10:49 IAC completed the investigation into the crash of a Eurocopter helicopter in the Nizhny Novgorod region Interstate aviation committee(IAC) completed the investigation into the crash of the Eurocopter AS-350B3 RA-04032 helicopter ... last November in the Nizhny Novgorod region. The report is published on the website committee.An aircraft owned by NanoStroyInvest LLC, which leased the helicopter...

According to Life, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev signed a decree establishing the International Bureau for the Investigation of Aircraft Accidents and Serious Incidents. The new structure is designed to perform the functions of the IAC, created back in 1991. The new structure will include specialists from Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, which are members of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). The doors to the new international organization are also open to other CIS countries.

Part of the functions of the IAC for certification of aircraft, engines and airfields is planned to be transferred to the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Federal Air Transport Agency.

Thus, according to the instructions of the Prime Minister, the functions of the IAC for certifying types of aircraft will be transferred to the Federal Air Transport Agency, airfields - to the Ministry of Transport, and engines and propellers - to the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Previously, these functions were delegated to the IAC, essentially on a voluntary basis.

The government believes that, unlike the IAC, the new Bureau will conduct investigations not only of accidents, but also of serious incidents that differ not only in consequences, but also in circumstances.

The main function of the new structure is an expert investigation into the circumstances of aviation accidents, says a Life source in the Russian Government.

The Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation notes that after the formation of national air legislation in Russia and other CIS countries, the 1991 agreement on the creation of IAC “largely lost its functions.”

The new structure will include Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan - members of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). Negotiations with countries included in the EurAsEC took place throughout 2018. They were talking about their inclusion in the International Bureau for Aircraft Accidents and Serious Incident Investigation.

According to the executive director of the Aviaport company, Oleg Panteleev, if the creation of a new investigation body takes place without haste, then the new bureau will have time to prepare personnel, scientific, technical and material base for its work. At the same time, maintaining interaction with the IAC in this area will make it possible to use the developments of highly qualified specialists and international contacts.

Life sources in the aviation industry express another version of the creation of the International Bureau for the Investigation of Aircraft Accidents and Serious Incidents under the Eurasian economic union(EAEU). In their opinion, this is how Rosaviatsiya is trying to take control of the system of independent investigations that the MAK has been conducting for 27 years.

Honored Pilot of the Russian Federation, Hero of Russia Magomed Tolboev says that he does not understand why create a new structure for investigating aviation accidents in the CIS countries and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), if competent specialists worked at the IAC.

Experts attribute the problems of the MAC in Russia and its legal status on the territory of the country.

On the one hand, the MAK is the federal executive body of the Russian Federation responsible for investigating aircraft accidents, and on the other hand, it is an interstate structure not accountable to Russia. This is where the legal conflict lies.

The MAC, its officials, and the decisions they make are beyond the control of the administrative and judicial system of the Russian Federation. Consequently, the MAC is a supranational body, absolutely free to make any decisions, which excludes legal mechanisms for involving it officials to liability, and also does not allow the use of judicial and administrative means of protection of the violated rights of subjects provided for by the legislation of the Russian Federation aviation activities,” lawyer Alexander Ostrovsky explained to Life.

Now the IAC is investigating all aviation accidents involving aircraft of states parties to the agreement, both on their territories and beyond, as well as within the framework of agreements concluded with other states. The main principle of the IAC investigation system is independence, which is in accordance with the recommendations of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), International Association air transport (IATA) and the European Community Directive regarding the independent investigation of aviation accidents.

The Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC) was established on December 30, 1991. The parties to this agreement to date are the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Republic of Armenia, the Republic of Belarus, the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Republic of Moldova, Russian Federation, Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Republic of Uzbekistan and Ukraine.

The IAC itself refused to tell Life details about the creation of a new structure.

The Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC) does not comment on decisions government agencies Russian Federation,” the IAC told Life.

According to Life, Russia may announce its withdrawal from the IAC at the next meeting of the executive committee, which will lead to a chain reaction.

It cannot be ruled out that, following Russia, representatives of other participating countries will announce their withdrawal from the IAC founders. Then the organization will simply cease to exist,” said Life’s interlocutor familiar with the situation.