1981-01-01
Issued by the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, this law establishes the Civil Aviation Law of 1981 to regulate civil aviation activities within the country's airspace and airports. It repeals previous aviation regulations from 1920 to 1958 and defines key legal terms, state sovereignty, and the supervisory authority of the Minister of Civil Aviation. The legislation outlines the scope of application for civil aircraft, international treaty compliance, and the powers of civil aviation authorities to inspect, detain, or seize aircraft and documents.