Aviation Authority

The Aviation Authorityof Israel (CAA) is the national civil aviation regulator responsible for overseeing safety, licensing, air traffic services, airport operations, and compliance with international standards. It serves the Israeli aviation market, including airlines, airports, pilots, maintenance organisations, and air navigation service providers. Its core functions include issuing certificates, conducting inspections, managing airspace, and investigating incidents. It also develops national aviation security policies in coordination with defense agencies. The authority also represents Israel in international aviation bodies such as ICAO.

The organisation is headquartered in Israel (no specific city given). It is a governmental body under the Ministry of Transport, thus publicly owned and funded by the state. Its distinguishing attributes include its regulatory mandate over both civil and military aviation interfaces, its role in implementing ICAO standards, and its involvement in crisis response, as illustrated by the 2022 cyber attack that temporarily disrupted its online services. The incident highlighted the authority’s reliance on digital infrastructure for public communication and operational coordination. While specific size metrics are not provided in the source material, the authority’s responsibility for all civil aviation activities within Israeli airspace underscores its national importance.