Air Navigation Act(CHAPTER 6)
Table of Contents
Long Title
Part I PRELIMINARY
1 Short title
2 Interpretation
2A Application of Act
2B Extra-territorial application of Act
2C Article 83 bis agreements
2D Exemption of state aircraft, etc.
2E Act is binding on Government
Part II REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR SAFETY IN AVIATION
Division 1 — General
3 Orders to give effect to international obligations and regulate air navigation
3A Regulations for this Part
3B Incorporation by reference, etc.
3C Use of code, standards, etc., in proceedings
3D Meaning of "fit and proper person"
3E Appointment of safety inspectors and delegation
Division 2 — Aviation safety instruments
4 Requirement for aviation safety instrument
4A Grant and renewal of aviation safety instruments
4B General duties of holder of aviation safety instrument
4C Power to suspend or impose conditions on aviation safety instrument
4D Power to revoke or impose permanent conditions on aviation safety instrument
4E Provisional orders to avoid imminent danger, etc.
4F Criteria for action under section 4C, 4D or 4E
4G Disqualification from holding aviation safety instrument
4H Directives affecting holder of aviation safety instrument
4I Emergency directives
Division 3 — Safety inspections and enforcement powers
4J Safety inspections and monitoring
4K Investigating holder of aviation safety instrument
4L Power to detain aircraft, aeronautical products, etc.
4M Power to obtain information
4N Power of entry to premises, aircraft, etc.
4O Obligation to notify reportable safety matters
5 Exemption of aircraft and parts thereof from seizure on patent claims
Division 4 — Special powers and prohibited photography
6 Special powers in case of emergency
7 Prohibited carriage and prohibited photography over protected areas
Division 5 — Serious risks to aviation safety
8 Interference with aeronautical facilities
8A Tampering with aircraft, etc.
8B Interference with crew and unruly passengers, etc.
8C Dangerous activity involving aircraft, aeronautical product, etc.
8D Flying without satisfying safety requirements
8E Trespassing at aerodromes, etc.
9 Trespass, nuisance and responsibility for damage
10 Penalty for dangerous flying
11 Wreck and salvage
12 (Repealed)
Part IIA ACCIDENTS AND INCIDENTS INVESTIGATION
13 Interpretation of this Part
13A Accidents, etc., to which this Part applies
13B Air Accident Investigation Bureau of Singapore and Inspectors
13C Purpose of investigations under this Part
13D Relationship with other laws
Division 2 — Reporting of accidents, serious incidents and aviation safety issues
13E Compulsory reporting of accidents and serious incidents
13F Voluntary reporting scheme
13G Protection for reporting aviation safety issues
Division 3 — Investigations
14 Powers of Inspectors, etc.
14A Securing of accident sites, etc.
14B Appointment of accredited representative, adviser and expert
14C Obstructing investigations, etc.
14D Limitations on disclosure of records of investigation, etc.
14E Regulations
15 Information as to air transport undertakings and use of customs aerodromes
16 Licensing of air transport and commercial flying
Part IIB AVIATION SECURITY
17 Interpretation of this Part
17A National Civil Aviation Security Authority
17B National Civil Aviation Security Committee
17C Powers of NCASA, aviation security inspectors, etc.
17D Security directives
17E Requirement to have security programme
17F Aviation security regulations
Part III CONTROL OF OBSTRUCTIONS IN VICINITY OF AERODROMES
18 Indication of presence of obstructions near aerodromes
19 Savings
20 Power to declare an area a controlled area
21 Power to prohibit or regulate erection of structures and planting trees in controlled area
22 Notice to remove or alter structure, trees and other vegetation in controlled area
23 Power of entry on land
24 Damage caused by reduction or removal of structure or valuable tree or plant
25 Damage caused by entry on land under section 23
26 Compensation for loss of value of land
27 Procedure for settling claims for compensation under section 24, 25 or 26
Part IIIA MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS
27A Offences by bodies corporate, etc.
28 Certain offences and penalty
28A Compounding of offences
29 Power to make regulations
29A Fees and charges
29B Financial penalties payable to Consolidated Fund
29C False information
29D Obstructing performance of official duties
29E General exemption
29F Delegation of Minister’s powers
Part IV RESTRICTION ON CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AND COMPENSATION
30 Restriction on claims for damages and compensation
Part V SAVING PROVISIONS
31 Saving provisions
Legislative History
Comparative Table