The Civil Aviation Authority was established by the Civil Aviation Act 1995 and became operational on May 6, 1996 under the former Ministry of Public Utilities and Transport. The Authority is responsible for regulating Air Navigation and all matters relating to safety in Civil Aviation in Jamaica. In its mission the Civil Aviation Authority is to ensure that the public is provided with a safe, reliable, efficient and user friendly Air Transport System, which is guided by the standards and recommended practices developed by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 

Functions of Authority

The Authority is responsible for the provision of air navigation services and safety services, including;

• Air Traffic Services
• Registration of aircraft;
• Licensing of personnel;
• Establishment of aerodrome standards
• Aircraft accident investigation
• Aeronautical telecommunications and metrological services