Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 365)
The National Airports Corporation created under Republic Act No. 224 was abolished by Executive Order No. 365.
The Civil Aeronautics Administration's powers and functions were expanded by Executive Order No. 365.
The Civil Aeronautics Administration is empowered to administer, control, manage, operate, and maintain Nichols Field and all other government airfields except those controlled and/or operated by the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
The Civil Aeronautics Administration is responsible for planning, designing, equipping, expanding, improving, repairing, altering, or constructing airports or air navigation facilities to provide an efficient and modern air transportation service.
Subject to the approval of the Department Head, the Administrator may enter into contracts with any person, firm, or corporation, acquire or lease property and easements, grant concession rights (except exclusive use of runways), determine aircraft types allowed, and prescribe rules for safety and welfare within airports.
The exclusive use of any landing strip or runway within any airport shall not be granted to any person, firm, or corporation.
The division collects landing fees, parking-space fees, royalties on sales or deliveries of aviation supplies, charges, tolls, fees, and rentals related to the use of airport properties and services.
The revolving fund is for the operation of the Manila International Airport Division and to cover other necessary expenses related to the airport's management.
Personnel deemed necessary are appointed to the Civil Aeronautics Administration per Civil Service rules; those not appointed receive a gratuity equivalent to one month salary per year of continuous service (not exceeding 12 months), with certain conditions on refund if reinstated later.
It repeals Republic Act No. 224 and all acts, executive orders, and administrative orders or parts thereof inconsistent with its provisions.