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Draft:Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission of Jordan

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Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC)
هيئة تنظيم الطيران المدني الأردني
AbbreviationCARC
Formation2007
HeadquartersAmman, Jordan
Region served
Jordan
Chief Commissioner
Captain Haitham Misto
Deputy Commissioner
Engineer Saleh Abdullah Amoush
Commissioner
Engineer Firas Hindawi
WebsiteOfficial Website

The Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC) is the governmental body responsible for regulating civil aviation activities in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Established in 2007, CARC oversees aviation safety, security, environmental compliance, and economic regulations in line with international standards.[1]

History

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CARC was established on August 1, 2007, under the Jordanian Civil Aviation Law No. 41 of 2007, taking over the functions of the former Civil Aviation Authority. It operates as an independent legal entity with financial and administrative autonomy.[2]

Responsibilities

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According to Article 7 of the Civil Aviation Law, CARC's responsibilities include:[3]

  • Regulating civil aviation safety, security, and economic and environmental activities.
  • Licensing operators in the civil aviation sector.
  • Representing Jordan in international aviation organizations, including ICAO.
  • Implementing environmental policies related to aviation noise and emissions.
  • Developing aviation infrastructure and services in Jordan.

Leadership

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  • **Chief Commissioner**: Captain Haitham Misto
  • **Deputy Commissioner**: Engineer Saleh Abdullah Amoush
  • **Commissioner**: Engineer Firas Hindawi

Airports in Jordan

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CARC oversees the regulation of airports in Jordan, including:[4]

Name Location ICAO Code IATA Code Type
Queen Alia International Airport Amman OJAI AMM Civil
Amman Civil Airport Amman OJAM ADJ Civil
King Hussein International Airport Aqaba OJAQ AQJ Civil
King Faisal Airbase Al-Jafr OJHR – Military
Prince Hassan Airbase Safawi OJHF – Military
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References

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  1. ^ "Jordan's CARC Strengthens Aviation Oversight". The Jordan Times. 2020-08-15.
  2. ^ "The Establishment of CARC in Jordan". Aviation Review. 5 (2): 35–38. 2007.
  3. ^ "About Us - CARC". CARC. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
  4. ^ "Jordan Airports Regulated by CARC". Al-Ghad News. 2022-07-10.
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