As is noted in international agreements, it is crucial to make
clear the meanings and definitions of aviation terms. So that the
subject of this newsletter is clear, it is of the essence to
properly explain the term 'sky.'
The term 'sky' that corresponds to
"Luftraum," in German, and "Espace
aérien," in French, is defined as the area
lying above the earth's surface, which is layered with air
stratum. Although the term, 'airspace' is a much more
accurate definition to describe the same area using a
three-dimensional platform, in Turkish aviation practice, the term,
'sky' is preferred, rather than, 'airspace' to
describe that specific area.
The Chicago Convention ("Convention"), which was
signed on the final day of the International Civil Aviation
Conference held between November 1st and December 7th,
1944, in Chicago, is generally deemed as the Chicago Regime in more
recent times, in civil aviation practice, due to its constitutional
scope and framework. Within
