About Open Skies Review

Open Skies Review is an independent, noncommercial publication explaining how international aviation is governed.

Purpose

Aviation connects nearly every country on earth, yet the treaties and institutions that make it work are rarely explained outside specialist circles. This publication aims to make them understandable to students, professionals, and the curious.

Standards

• Facts are drawn from treaty texts, international organizations, government sources, and reputable reference works, listed on the Sources page.
• Aircraft and programs are described only from the public record.
• The publication is not affiliated with any government, airline, manufacturer, or international organization.

Corrections

If you find an error, it will be corrected.