Course Schedule
AVG 201 International Aviation
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Date |
Weekly Class Title |
Summary of work |
Assignment |
Assignment - Due |
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Week 1 |
Course Overview Overview of the International Aviation framework and International Aviation Organizations |
Outline of the main organizations that will be reviewed during the course ( ICAO, IATA, ACI, IFALPA, supranational Regulators ) and main International Agreements |
Weekly quiz |
Weekly quiz |
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Reading: ICAO Annual Report 2025 |
Overview of individual research paper |
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Week 2 |
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO ) |
History, formation, convention, structure and regional structure. How the ICAO influences supranational regulators such as the FAA and EASA. |
Weekly quiz Weekly discussion question |
Weekly quiz Weekly discussion question |
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Reading: ICAO Annual Report 2025 |
Individual research for research project |
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Week 3 |
International Air Transport Association ( IATA ) |
History, roles, responsibilities and IOSA |
Weekly quiz Weekly discussion question |
Weekly quiz Weekly discussion question |
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Reading: IATA Annual Review 2025 |
Individual research for research project |
Submission of organization to be reviewed and draft of main sections for research project and references |
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Week 4 |
Industry Safety Oversight and International Aviation Safety Assessment Program ( IASA ) |
Discussion on managing industry safety including surveillance of foreign operators. Assessment of Global Aviation Safety records. |
Weekly quiz Weekly discussion question |
Weekly quiz Weekly discussion question |
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Reading: ICAO Safety Report 2025 |
Individual research for research project |
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Week 5 |
Mid Term Exam |
Mid Term Exam |
Mid Term Exam |
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Week 6 |
Supra-National Regulators |
Overview of national regulators and how they fit into the Global Aviation network ( FAA, EASA, CAA, CASA, SACAA ) |
Weekly quiz Weekly discussion question |
Weekly quiz Weekly discussion question |
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Individual research for research project |
Submission of draft introduction sections for research project |
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Week 7 |
International Service Agreements |
Overview of International Aviation Agreements, Bilateral and Open Skies agreements |
Weekly quiz Weekly discussion question |
Weekly quiz Weekly discussion question |
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Individual research for research project |
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Week 8 |
Global Aviation Companies and Trends |
Review of global companies/trends – Boeing, Airbus, BITRE, Bombardier, BAEsystems and global demand for pilots |
Weekly quiz Weekly discussion question |
Weekly quiz Weekly discussion question |
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Submission of draft research paper sections |
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Week 9 |
International Flight Operations Overview |
Overview and identify basic differences experienced in international operations (Regs/Crew Qualifications/Equipment /Planning a trip/Oceanic Navigation/Flight). Also review procedures for a flight from USA to Canada including immigration/custom requirements. |
Weekly quiz Weekly discussion question |
Weekly quiz Weekly discussion question |
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Individual research for research project |
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Week 10 |
International Flight Operations – Case Studies |
Assess two case studies from former NMC Aviation graduates who are now B777 International Pilots: Case Study 1: International Flight Operations with Emirates Airlines Case Study 2: International Flight Operation with Lufthansa Cargo |
Pilot Case Studies Weekly quiz Weekly discussion question |
Case Studies Weekly quiz Weekly discussion question |
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Individual research for research project |
Submission of final draft of individual research paper |
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Week 11 |
Cross Cultural Awareness, Etiquette and Communication |
Overview of aspects to consider when traveling and working overseas relating to cross cultural awareness, etiquette and communication |
Weekly quiz Weekly discussion question |
Weekly quiz Weekly discussion question |
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Individual research for research project |
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Week 12 |
Final Exam |
Final Exam |
Final Exam |
Revised: June 2025