Category Archives: In English

Critical Element 3; State civil aviation system and safety oversight functions

Posted on 23 September, 2013 by Anders

The third of the eight critical elements of a State’s safety oversight system is: CE-3. State civil aviation system and safety oversight functions. The establishment of a Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and/or other relevant authorities or government agencies, headed by … Continue reading →

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Critical Elements 1 and 2; legislations and regulations

Posted on 22 September, 2013 by Anders

The first two of the eight critical elements of a State’s safety oversight system are: CE-1. Primary aviation legislation. The provision of a comprehensive and effective aviation law consistent with the environment and complexity of the State’s aviation activity and … Continue reading →

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College Art Exhibition

Posted on 17 September, 2013 by Anders

Less than two months ago I was at St George’s Prep School Art Exhibition. Tonight it was time for the College. Unfortunately College has a lot to learn from Prep… At Prep’s Exhibition there were teachers, parents and children. Everything … Continue reading →

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ICAO and the world’s aviation safety

Posted on 17 September, 2013 by Anders

State obligations As a signatory state of the Chicago Convention, Namibia (and other member states) is obligated to provide for the safe and efficient operations of aircraft within its airspace. In ICAO Doc 9734 you can read: “A State’s responsibility … Continue reading →

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ICAO today

Posted on 16 September, 2013 by Anders

ICAO was created to promote the safe and orderly development of international civil aviation throughout the world. It sets standards and regulations necessary for aviation safety, security, efficiency and regularity, as well as for aviation environmental protection. The Organization also … Continue reading →

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ICAO – the beginning

Posted on 15 September, 2013 by Anders

Since more than two and a half years I have been working for ICAO in a project in Namibia.  This post is the first in a series of posts trying to explain what ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation) is and … Continue reading →

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Tourist in Sweden

Posted on 12 September, 2013 by Anders

Can you be a tourist in your home country? We mad a small attempt and started as many tourists do… …by buying really cheap candy with “Candy Airlines” along the E4 between Helsingborg and Stockholm. Paradise or Hell? Some 200 … Continue reading →

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Swedish Fauna

Posted on 11 September, 2013 by Anders

Being at Skansen we had a golden opportunity to fresh up the acquaintance with the Swedish fauna. Among other things, Skansen is also a  zoo, showing Scandinavian animals. We saw this huge Pig outside an old south-Swedish farm. The Wolverine is … Continue reading →

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To Stockholm

Posted on 10 September, 2013 by Anders

Towards the end of our stay in Sweden we drove our car up to Stockholm. It is a beautiful city but we came for the people living here. We stayed with Marie’s father Hans. Saga and Hanna loved the opportunity … Continue reading →

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Friends from Namibia in Sweden

Posted on 9 September, 2013 by Anders

When I came to Namibia we were a team of six Swedish controllers working. Visiting Sweden made it possible to see some of them again. I met Johan Timius briefly during my visit at the Malmö Centre. One evening we … Continue reading →

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