Abstract
The article analyzes the development of legal regulation of air transport safety in Kazakhstan. The stages of transition from the Soviet legal system to the national legislation, including adaptation of ICAO international standards, are considered. Special attention is paid to the changes in the regulatory framework after the ratification of the Chicago Convention and the role of ICAO in ensuring the safety of international civil aviation. Key legislative acts regulating air transport operation and safety issues are described. The authors emphasize the importance of introducing national aircraft de-icing regulations and improving the system of certification of aviation activities. A comparative analysis of criminal norms on air transport safety in the legislation of the USSR and Kazakhstan is also carried out. The article emphasizes the need for further integration with international standards and modernization of legal regulation of the aviation industry of Kazakhstan.