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COMMERCIAL AIR LICENSING

COMMERCIAL AIR LICENSING. Presented by Shadrack Ramosa Vice Chairperson of ASLC (Personal Capacity) 13 July 2011. INTRODUCTION. Domestic and International Commercial Air Licensing Challenges Observed from April 2008 – March 2011 Conclusion Recommendations.

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COMMERCIAL AIR LICENSING

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  1. COMMERCIAL AIR LICENSING Presented by Shadrack Ramosa Vice Chairperson of ASLC (Personal Capacity) 13 July 2011

  2. INTRODUCTION • Domestic and International Commercial Air • Licensing • Challenges Observed from April 2008 – March • 2011 • Conclusion • Recommendations

  3. Domestic & International Commercial Air Licensing • Air Services Licensing Council (ASLC or Domestic) • It is governed by ASLC Act No. 115 of 1990, Domestic Air Services Regulations, 1991 & the BBBEE Transport / Aviation Charter, August 2009 Binding Sector Code • Minister appoints 5 members, of which one is appointed as the Chairperson and the other one as Vice Chairperson • It is a 3 year term that may be renewable • Council members sit at least once a month to adjudicate on the licensing applications

  4. Domestic & International Commercial Air Licensing • Domestic continues: • Key issues considered on the assessment of the application being compliant to the above Act & Regulations • Technical • Certificate of Aircraft Registration • Certificate of Airworthiness • Certificate of Release to Service • Aircraft Maintenance Organisation Approval Cert (AMO) • Radio Station Licence • Lease Agreement if Hired Aircrafts (ID/Co. Reg No, A/C Reg, Rental Rates, Initialling every page & Signatures • Insurance of Aircraft, Pilots and the Organisations

  5. Regulatory Environment State Regulation

  6. Domestic & International Commercial Air Licensing • Domestic continues: • Economic • Proper completion of Application Form (TV339) • Management Plan (Key Post-holders) • Financial Information • For Class 1: Full Financials, Sensitivity Analysis & Consumer Guarantee of total sum of cash receipts • Technical & Economic Assessment should result into a Safe & Reliable air operation (Section 16 (4) (a))

  7. Domestic & International Commercial Air Licensing • International Air Services Council (IASC) • It is governed by IASC Act No. 60 of 1993, IAS Regulations, 1994 & the BBBEE of Transport/ Aviation Sector • Minister appoints 5 members, of which one is appointed as the Chairperson and the other one as Vice Chairperson • It is a 3 year term that may be renewable • Council members sit at least once a month to adjudicate on the licensing applications

  8. Domestic & International Commercial Air Licensing • International: • Technical & Economic more or less the same • The difference between International & Domestic • Int. is highly/ limitedly Regulated vs. Dom. Being fully deregulated • Int, governed by Bilateral Framework • If not natural person: Int, Substantial voting rights are held by residents of RSA Sect. 17 (5)(a)(ii) vs. Dom, 75% Sec. 16(4)(c)(ii)

  9. Challenges Observed from April 2008 – March 2011 • Proper completion of Commercial Air Licensing Application Forms • Financial Capability • Consumer Guarantee • BBBEE Compliance • Special Equipment

  10. Challenges Observed from April 2008 – March 2011 • Interrupted Air Services for < 12 Months • Using Issued Licence & Documents under the Act yet not being the Holder • Compliance with Amendments Clause

  11. Conclusion • RSA is rated among the highly respected States in terms of Safety, Security & Reliability Standards (e.g. CAHRS – ICAO/ICASS, Reduction of Emissions, Establishment of Safety Investigation Board in compliance with Conventions, jurisdiction of Aviation Safety)

  12. Conclusion • Through RSA Airlift Strategy there are plenty opportunities for aviation and socio-economic growth (Deregulations; YD on Bilateral basis with willing States; Co-operative efforts by all relevant key stakeholders: DoT, Tourism SA, Airline Industry, DTI, DIRCO, DHA & etc)

  13. Environmental ScanState of the Aviation Industry

  14. Recommendations • Study the applicable Acts & Regulations to ensure proper completion of application forms that can be processed within the reasonable time • Utilise competent and reputable consulting companies or individuals for a reasonable fee where necessary for time saving & accuracy, first time • DoT, Secretariat & Both Councils are always willing to give appropriate advice where necessary • Keep current of latest developments within aviation industry Locally, Regionally and Globally for opportunities or influencing the Legislation, Policies & etc

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