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COMMERCIAL AIR LICENSING
Presented by Shadrack Ramosa Vice Chairperson of ASLC
(Personal Capacity)
13 July 2011
INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION Domestic and International Commercial Air Licensing
Challenges Observed from April 2008 – March 2011
Conclusion
Recommendations
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
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
Regulatory Environment
State
Regulation
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))
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
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)
Challenges Observed from April 2008 – March 2011
Proper completion of Commercial Air Licensing Application Forms
Financial Capability
Consumer Guarantee
BBBEE Compliance
Special Equipment
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
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)
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)
AirlineIndustry
African and International
National
Infrastructure
Capacity
Environmental ScanEnvironmental ScanState of the Aviation IndustryState of the Aviation Industry
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