Well I am back at the day job, not that I don’t enjoy it, I do, but what were my impressions of the tenth EBACE in Geneva? Obviously having been to one before I am perfectly qualified to comment! I went out for two days this year to understand the market better, to have longer to discus with those on the stands and booths the challenges we all face and how we might be able to help them meet those challenges. (more…)
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EBACE 2010 Impressions!
Thursday, May 6th, 2010Starting an AOC Part 2t
Friday, June 26th, 2009AN AIR OPERATOR’S CERTIFICATE – PAPER, PAPER AND MORE PAPER!
Following on from lasts week’s blog where we looked at the regulatory steps to be overcome on the way to applying for an AOC, this week we will look at the mountain of paperwork that has to be prepared, submitted and approved before you can start flying and potentially start earning some revenue. There are two ways that this paperwork can be produced:
- You can immerse yourself in a volume of paper, enough to fill a small sized swimming pool;
Or (more…)
An Air Operator’s Certificate – Where to Start?
Thursday, June 18th, 2009An Air Operator’s Certificate – Where to Start?
As promised in last week’s blog, here is the first step to obtaining an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC). This blog will look at the first decisions the next airline mogul must make; more detail on particular issues will be addressed in later blogs.
It must be understood that before a company is permitted to operate flights for the purpose of commercial air transport, asking passengers for money, it must hold an AOC issued by the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The AOC ensures that the operator has addressed a number of regulatory requirements, addressing:
- Finance & Route Licensing – this also includes the ownership of the company intending to operate the AOC, the CAA will look at holding companies and ensure ownership is correct;
- Operations – this includes training of flight deck and flight attendants, the establishment and oversight of ground operations, flight planning and ramp support;
- Airworthiness – the ongoing airworthiness management of the aircraft, maintenance when required, technical data assessed when necessary and the correct accomplishment of maintenance.
EBACE 2009 My Thoughts
Tuesday, May 19th, 2009My thoughts as an EBACE first-timer.
My first impression was as I flew in, how unusual to see a static display on a busy commercial airport now, much better than at some quite or inactive location. The ability to easily walk from the Terminal to the show, with minimum security was a pleasant surprise.
The halls are big enough for the stands not to be on top of each other, but not too large that it takes an age to walk from one meeting to another. There is an intimacy at the show, not the usual hordes of noisy people possibly, that encourages discussion, I felt able to fully explore the issues on the table without the pressure of a thousand eyes wanting me to finish and let somebody else have a go! (more…)
