Aviation Environmental Protection
About Aviation Environmental Protection
The AEP department is dedicated to promoting a sustainable and environmentally responsible aviation industry. Its environmental protection mandate aligns with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) outlined in Annex 16. These SARPs are subsequently adapted Into Civil Aviation Regulations and related technical standards. The focus areas include, but are not limited to:
- Aircraft noise (monitoring, reporting, measurement and noise abatement procedures)
- Aircraft emissions (local air quality)
- Aerodromes and heliports (Environmental Management Programmes (EMPrs), consultative committees and monitoring of aircraft noise)
- Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA)
Notices and useful information
Regulations Update
AEP ensures that the Civil Aviation Regulations and technical standards are updated and aligned with ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARP’s), Annexure 16.
Aviation Environmental Protection: Industry Roadmap
The SACAA has developed a Roadmap for use by all its stakeholders as guidance on the issues and timelines relating to Aviation Environmental Protection. Please contact environment@caa.co.za to access the latest roadmap. This roadmap is a live document and subject to change as per some activities and ICAO timelines.
General Notice on the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) Deadlines
Read more by clicking on this link and for the Implementation Plan of CORSIA on the following link
AEP aerodrome audits
AEP aerodrome oversight is conducted in compliance with Part 139 regulations. Currently, this oversight applies exclusively to international airports and is scheduled in advance of the annual license renewal process.
Chapter 2 aircraft
From 1 January 2016 Chapter 2 aircraft shall not be operated in the Republic as stipulated by Part 91.
State Action Plan (SAP)
ICAO requires States to develop Action Plans on how they are addressing CO2 emissions from international aviation. The SACAA assisted the Department of Transport in the development of the first RSA SAP. Please use the links below for more information:
Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA)
CORSIA is an initiative developed by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to address the aviation sector’s carbon emissions. The main goal of CORSIA is to stabilize the level of carbon emissions from international aviation by offsetting the growth in emissions.
To learn more, visit the ICAO website.
CORSIA Timeline and Actions
To see the ICAO CORSIA timeline, click here.
Relevant ICAO Documentation and Legislation
Applicable ICAO Documentation
Annex 16 (Environmental Protection) SARPs
- Volume I (Aircraft Noise)
- Volume II (Aircraft Engine Emissions)
- Volume III Aeroplane CO2 Emissions
- Volume IV Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation
Applicable Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs)
- Part 34: Aircraft Engine Emissions
- Part 36: Aircraft Noise
- Part 47: Registration and marking. (Non-addition of Chapter 2 aircraft to the Civil Aviation Register)
- Part 91: General Aviation and Operating Flight Rules (Noise abatement procedures and Phasing out of Chapter 2 aircraft)
- Part 121: Air Transport Operations-Carriage on Aeroplanes of more than 19 Passengers or Cargo (Noise Abatement Procedures)
- Part 127: Commercial Helicopter Operations: passengers, cargo and mail (Noise Abatement Procedures)
- Part 128: Helicopter Aerial Work and Certain Other Air Service Operations (Noise Abatement Procedures)
- Part 139: Aerodromes and Heliports. (Monitoring of aircraft noise and reporting violations, Establishment of aerodrome/heliport environmental programmes & Maintenance of aerodrome/ heliport environmental management programmes)
Applicable Civil Aviation Technical Standards (CATS)
- SA-CATS 139: Aerodromes and Heliports (General duties of holder of licence- Monitoring of aircraft noise).
- SA-CATS 91: General Aviation and Operating Flight Rules
Forms
| Title | Form Description | File |
|---|---|---|
| CA 139-11 | Aircraft Noise Report | Download |