If an airline from a non-JAA country flies to an airport located in a JAA member state, which aviation law applies?

In the scenario where an airline from a non-JAA country flies to an airport located in a JAA member state, the relevant aviation law that applies is the ICAO regulation. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that sets global standards and regulations for international air navigation and fosters the planning and development of international air transport.

ICAO regulations are designed to promote safe and orderly development of international civil aviation. They provide a framework that all member states, including those in the Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA), must adhere to when operating within their airspace or during international flights. The regulations established by ICAO serve as the baseline standards for all civil aviation practices and promote safety, security, efficiency, and environmental protection across international boundaries.

While the JAA may have its own specific regulations, these must align with or cannot supersede the overarching ICAO standards as all member states must comply with ICAO guidelines to maintain international aviation safety and standards. The NAA (National Aviation Authority) of the destination country also has authority over operations within its jurisdiction, but the primary governing body regarding international aviation law in this context remains ICAO.

In summary, since international aviation is fundamentally governed by ICAO regulations, they take