Over 30 experts from [12] States and [three] International Organizations will convene at the Headquarters of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Sultanate of Oman to participate in the Third Meeting of the Article 12 Task Force, chaired by Ms. Susanna Metsälampi (Finland).

The experts will discuss means and mechanisms to support and enhance implementation by States of Article 12 of the Chicago Convention.

Under Article 12 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago, 1944), the State of Registry of an aircraft has the responsibility for ensuring that the aircraft complies with the rules and regulations relating to the flight and maneuver of aircraft in force wherever such aircraft may be as well for the prosecution of all persons violating these rules and regulations.

The Article 12 Task Force was established by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in April 2021 following the inclusion of the study of this issue on the Work Programme of the ICAO Legal Committee. The Task Force is expected to develop ICAO rules, guidance or recommendations aimed at assisting States to enhance the implementation of their obligations under Article 12.