Socio- economic Dynamics of Civil Aviation: Fiji’s Experiences · Fiji Ex – British Colony 1874...
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Socio-economic
Dynamics of Civil Aviation:
Fiji’s Experiences
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Introduction - about FijiHistorical PerspectiveRegional Bodies Created By Member StatesInternational Air Transportation in FijiImpact of Tourism GrowthAir Pacific – National AirlineFurther Development – Nadi Airport
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Air Navigation ServicesDevelopment of Aviation TrainingInstitutional Changes 1960-1999 1999 ReorganisationChallenges & Issues After ReorganisationAviation SecurityCurrent Status & Way ForwardRegional / Co-Operative InitiativesOpen Sky PolicyConclusion
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Fiji Ex – British Colony 1874 – 1970Independence in 1970320 islands & population 837,000Full fledge member of ICAO in 1973Designated National Flag CarrierControlled air space – FIRInternational Airport - Nadi
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First Flights – 1920’sSouthern Cross / Kingsford Smith 1928Impact of WWII – Fiji used as Military BaseDevelopment of AirfieldsNadi as key Airfield - later used for civil flightsUsed as a “staging post” & for stopoversBasic Legal Framework From UK
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South Pacific Air Transport Council (SPATC) –1946SPATC operated Nadi Airport 1950 – 1975New Zealand’s role in SPATCNausori & outer island airports managed by International Aeradio Ltd (IAL)
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Growth of Traffic through Nadi 1960’s 20% -30% - Narrow bodied aircraftNadi used for refueling & tech stopsBCPA, BOAL, PAA, TEAL, QANTAS………..Oil prices crisis 1973 -74Number of international airlines withdrew1980-87 international flights increasedMay 1987 coup and decline in flights
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AIR TRANSPORTATIONTourism is main contributor to economic growth (Overtaken agricultural sector)Aviation / Air Transport System is key contributor to TourismTraditional Markets Australia & New ZealandEmerging market – Friends Relative VisitorsImpact of low cost carrier New routes by Air Pacific (eg Hong Kong)Proposed introduction of Flight Continental Micronesia
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Founded by Harold Gatty, Aust Aviator1951 as Fiji Airways – domestic carrier1967 – first jet prop HS7481971 – pure jet BAC 111 475 seriesProgressively replaced other foreign careersCurrent fleet and market share
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Main runway extended – 10,500ft (3200m) overlaid concrete - apron redone / expanded Modern terminal bldg – further extension to handle larger aircraftArrival & departure concourse, transit lounge, cafeteria extended / refurbished Duty free shops and car parks to generate non aeronautical income
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Fiji took active interest in FANSCollaborated with Aust, NZ and USA on CNS/ATMLeading role in APANPIRG – also chairedPioneered use of GPS for air navigation in its controlled domestic air space 1994 with help of FAACurrently ATM Service Provider AFL working towards Performance Based Navigation (PBN) based on GANPPlanned introduction of Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS – B)
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AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES (ATS) TRAINING
Traditionally relied on NZ, PNG and SingaporeATS Training School established in 1989 based on ICAO Standard.Basic Training up Area Control (Non-radar)Other courses – FANS and GPS
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AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE / ENGINEERING
Fiji Institute (FIT) in Suva offered basic trainingFacilitated through TAFE – Australian AssistanceAircraft Maintenance and Avionics Training also utilised by Pacific Island CountriesRelocation of FIT to Nadi – requested by Industry Upgrading of training facilities at FIT
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PILOT TRAINING
Two schools located at Nadi (1998)Training leading to PPL , CPL & ATPL TheoryCaters for some 80 students annually Also used by Regional Students from PIC
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1950 Superintendent of CA from UK1960 Controller Road Transport & CAAssisted by Operations Officer and Airworthiness Adviser from UK1973 Creation of DCA shifted to NadiDissolution of SPATC and handing over of Nadi Airport and related assets to Fiji
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1979 Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji (CAAF)Functions:
Providing ATC and air navigation servicesAirport and ancillary servicesCarrying out ICAO obligations delegated by the MinisterRegulatory functions under LegislationMajority shareholder in ATS, Ground Handling Company
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1999 - Civil Aviation Authority of the Fiji Islands (CAAFI) as a pure regulatorCAAFI retained some non-core activitiesFunding to be further addressedAirports Fiji Ltd (AFL) took over ANS, ATM Services, Airports and ancillary services
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Line Ministry created a small DCA
Responsibilities include-Air transport licensingBilateral and multilateral issuesAir service agreementsEconomic regulationMeteorological Services
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CAAFI:As a regulator still entrusted with business activities / assetsOwnership in ATS – conflict of interestFunding finally resolved in 2007Difficulties in recruiting qualified inspectorate staff in flight ops
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Impact of technology advancements & sophistication of terrorist / extremist groupsFiji had amongst other things, strengthened Civil Aviation Security System:
- Security Legislations & other Security Programs to support the system based on Annex 17
- Aviation Security Certification & Approval Regime for service providers
- Establishment of National CA Security Committee- Establishment of National CA Intelligence
Committee
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Out come of 2001, 2006 and 2007 ICAO Audits – CAP substantially completedLegislation changes – almost completeWork on Harmonisation in progressCAAFI funding finalised - May 2007Divesture of non core business activities –implementation in progressCAAFI is ISO 9001:2000 certified
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Despite the ‘woes of coups’ Fiji has made substantial progress over the yearsAviation is expected to grow faster with economic and tourism growth & low cost airlines coming to FijiFiji is continuously addressing emerging issues:
- Certification of Foreign Aircraft- Management of Aviations Environmental Impacts- Environmental Protection
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- Harmonization of Aviation Laws- Control / Prevention of human and illicit drug
trafficking.
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Pacific Aviation Safety Office (PASO) Fiji is a MemberFiji still provides ad hoc support/assistance to smaller island states
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Whilst supporting liberalisation Fiji plans to approach this area with cautionFull liberalisation may not be always conducive to smaller island economies like FijiPacific Islands Air Agreements (PIASA)- flexible regional regulatory environment not fully materialisedFiji collaborates with other regional airlines by
forming alliances – seat sharing
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Fiji acknowledges the support and assistance of ICAO and member StatesCongratulates (be lately) ICAO and all States, on 60th Anniversary of ICAO AP Office!
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