Draft:Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission of Jordan
هيئة تنظيم الطيران المدني الأردني | |
| Abbreviation | CARC |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2007 |
| Headquarters | Amman, Jordan |
Region served | Jordan |
Chief Commissioner | Captain Haitham Misto |
Deputy Commissioner | Engineer Saleh Abdullah Amoush |
Commissioner | Engineer Firas Hindawi |
| Website | Official website |
The Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC) is the governmental body responsible for regulating civil aviation activities in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Established in 2007, CARC oversees aviation safety, security, environmental compliance, and economic regulations in line with international standards.[1]
History
[edit]CARC was established on August 1, 2007, under the Jordanian Civil Aviation Law No. 41 of 2007, taking over the functions of the former Civil Aviation Authority. It operates as an independent legal entity with financial and administrative autonomy.[2]
Responsibilities
[edit]According to Article 7 of the Civil Aviation Law, CARC's responsibilities include:[3]
- Regulating civil aviation safety, security, and economic and environmental activities.
- Licensing operators in the civil aviation sector.
- Representing Jordan in international aviation organizations, including ICAO.
- Implementing environmental policies related to aviation noise and emissions.
- Developing aviation infrastructure and services in Jordan.
Leadership
[edit]- **Chief Commissioner**: Captain Haitham Misto
- **Deputy Commissioner**: Engineer Saleh Abdullah Amoush
- **Commissioner**: Engineer Firas Hindawi
Achievements
[edit]- In recent years, CARC has launched various initiatives to foster ingenuity in civil aviation, including awards aimed at innovation in the sector.[4]
Airports in Jordan
[edit]CARC oversees the regulation of airports in Jordan, including:[5]
| Name | Location | ICAO Code | IATA Code | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Alia International Airport | Amman | OJAI | AMM | Civil |
| Amman Civil Airport | Amman | OJAM | ADJ | Civil |
| King Hussein International Airport | Aqaba | OJAQ | AQJ | Civil |
| King Faisal Airbase | Al-Jafr | OJHR | – | Military |
| Prince Hassan Airbase | Safawi | OJHF | – | Military |
References
[edit]- ^ "CARC achieves milestones in Kingdom's aviation sector". The Jordan Times. 2021-05-18.
- ^ "Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission". Jordan Government Portal. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
- ^ "About Us - CARC". CARC. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
- ^ "CARC launches award to foster ingenuity in civil aviation". The Jordan Times. 2023-03-12.
- ^ "Jordan Airports Regulated by CARC". The Jordan Times. 2021-05-18.
External Links
[edit]- Official CARC website
- CARC on Jordan Government Portal
- CARC launches award to foster ingenuity
- CARC achieves milestones in Kingdom's aviation sector
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