State of the Operator
Section 01: Organizations & Authorities
Definition
The ICAO term for the State in which the operator's principal place of business is located, or if there is no such place of business, the operator's permanent residence. The State of the Operator is responsible for operational oversight, including issuance of the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) and surveillance of the operator's safety management system and operational compliance.
Primary Sources
ICAO Annex 6 — Operation of Aircraft, Part IICAO
Defines the responsibilities of the State of the Operator for operational oversight.
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