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Annual Report Moving Forward Together 14/15 Annual Report moving forward together 1 Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana Annual Report 2014/15 Moving Forward Together CONTENTS 02 CORPORATE PROFILE 04 ORGANISATIONAL HISTORY 06 GLOBAL AVIATION & TOURISM TRENDS 08 CHAIRPERSON’S REVIEW 10 BOARD MEMBERS 12 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REVIEW 16 EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM 18 OPERATIONS REVIEW 20 AIRPORTS UPGRADES AND MAINTENANCE 22 AIR NAVIGATION SERVICES 24 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 28 BUSINESS REVIEW 30 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT 34 ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1 Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana Annual Report 2014/15 Moving Forward Together Moving Forward Together CORPORATE PROFILE The Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (“CAAB”) is a Statutory Corporation established by the Civil Aviation Authority Act (CAP 71:04) of 2004. The continued existence of CAAB was provided for by the Civil Aviation Act, 2011 which repealed the previous Act establishing the Authority. CAAB is responsible for, amongst others, the regulation of air transport and enforcement of civil aviation regulations, the provision of air navigation services as well as the development and operation of airports and advising Government on civil aviation matters. Most of these functions were previously performed by the former Department of Civil Aviation (DCA). CAAB Newly built SSKIA commenced full operations as an autonomous regulator on 1st April 2009. Airport in Gaborone VISION Continuous Improvement Many of the provisions in the 2004 Act have Work to improve the way we did things been re-enacted in the current Act including To be a world class provider of safe, before. the establishment of the Civil Aviation Conventions on aviation security to which secure and sustainable aviation services. Authority of Botswana as an autonomous Botswana is party and includes measures to organisation responsible for the regulation STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES address new and emerging threats against of air transport and enforcement of civil civil aviation. MISSION aviation regulations, the provision of air Safety navigation services as well as the operation To enhance safety in the Botswana Civil Some of the new and additional provisions of To effectively and efficiently regulate and and development of airports and advising the Aviation system. the Aviation Security Act are: promote a safe, secure and sustainable Government on civil aviation matters. aviation industry in line with international Security • Measures to enhance the effectiveness standards and norms. Some of the new and additional provisions of To enhance the Civil Aviation security of the aviation security system in the Civil Aviation Act are: system in Botswana. Botswana and the capacity of CAAB VALUES and other national security agencies to • Establishment of a Directorate of Efficiency manage aviation security and respond to Accident Investigation, separate from CAAB commits to the following which will To enhance the efficiency of the Civil acts of unlawful interference with civil CAAB, to investigate aircraft accidents shape the culture of the organisation: Aviation system in Botswana. aviation; and incidents; Integrity Sustainability • Measures for the protection of aircraft, • Providing a regulatory framework for Act with consistency of actions, values, To maintain sustainable development aerodromes, passengers, crew members, the licensing of air transport services methods, measures, principles, expectations and operational continuity by aviation ground personnel and air navigation to facilitate the implementation of air and outcomes. operations in Botswana. installations against acts of unlawful transport liberalisation in Botswana; interference with civil aviation; Accountability Environmental Protection • Enhancing and clarifying further, the Act with responsibility in all interactions To minimise any adverse impact on the • Prevention against acts of unlawful role of the Appeals Tribunal to review and are answerable for our decisions and environment by aviation activities. interference with civil aviation actions. the regulatory decisions of CAAB; and including hijacking, the use of aircraft as CIVIL AVIATION LEGISLATION weapons, the infiltration of weapons or Collaboration • Stricter penalties to facilitate the hazardous materials and other new and effective enforcement of civil aviation Work in unity and collaboration with our Two important Civil Aviation enabling emerging threats and the acts of unruly regulations. colleagues, partners and key stakeholders. legislation are in force in Botswana. The or disruptive passengers at airports and Civil Aviation Act, 2011 and the Aviation on board aircraft; and Customer Focus Security Act, 2011 both became effective on The 2011 Aviation Security Act designates Strive for professionalism and serving 7th October 2011. • Stricter penalties with the right customers to the best of our ability. CAAB as the appropriate authority deterrent effect to facilitate the effective responsible for aviation security in Botswana. The Civil Aviation Act 2011 repealed and enforcement of aviation security and the The Act updates and modernises the existing replaced the Civil Aviation Authority Act of speedy resolution of security concerns. enactments relating to aviation security, 2004. 2 brings into force provisions of International 3 Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana Annual Report 2014/15 Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana Annual Report 2014/15 Moving Forward Together Moving Forward Together GROWTH ENABLING PROSPECTS Botswana‘s rating Aviation being a complex and highly of Effective regulated business, calls for discussion between governing and regulatory Implementation bodies; and development of appropriate infrastructure. In this regard, Botswana by ICVM (ICAO has in the past few years signed bilateral Coordinated 59.6% agreements with other countries to facilitate the growth of the industry. Validation Mission) BILATERAL SERVICE AGREEMENTS (BASA) Bilateral air service agreements are concluded between two contracting countries to liberalise commercial civil aviation services between those countries. The bilateral air services agreements allow for designated airlines of those countries to operate commercial flights that cover the transport of passengers and cargo between ORGANISATIONAL the two countries. The Air Service Agreement also regulates HISTORY frequency and capacity of air services between countries, pricing and other commercial aspects. CAAB has concluded these with 23 states worldwide. SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND The Authority commenced full operations on 1st April 2009 as a statutory Corporation under the Ministry of ICAO COORDINATED VALIDATION Transport and Communications (MTC). The Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB) was established by MISSION the Civil Aviation Authority Act, 2004 (CAA Act, 2004) which mandated CAAB to promote aviation safety and security and ensure the regular and efficient use and development of Civil Aviation in Botswana. The Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana is committed to enhancing the level of safety in Botswana. Botswana has an accident track record which is above the Eastern and GOVERNANCE RULE OF LAW Southern African Region (ESAF) average. Maun The Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana To enact and/or promulgate legal The Authority is on a continuous drive to is a statutory corporation reporting to the instruments as they become necessary. improve its services especially in the area International Minister responsible for civil aviation, of Aviation Safety e.g. guidance material on currently being the Minister of Transport The Civil Aviation Act further authorises the implementation of Safety Management Airport capacity and Communications. He is the Aeronautical the Authority to provide and charge for the System has been distributed to all Authority of Botswana, with the power following: stakeholders. to give written directions to CAAB and to 975per peak hour delegate some of his or her functions to the • Safety This will provide for regular exchange Authority. • Inspection of Aircraft of safety data and other safety oversight • Inssuance, renewal or variation of information. Kasane International CAAB is governed by a nine-member Board Personnel Licenses tasked with responsibility for the general The April 2013 International Civil Aviation Airport runway • Aircraft landing control and guidance on the performance Organisation Coordinated Validation Mission • Aircraft parking extension and management of the undertakings and (ICVM) has put Botswana‘s rating at 53.78% of • Air navigation and communications affairs of the Authority. Effective Implementation compared to 27.8% • Fuel handling in 2006. The Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana • Passenger services strives to apply the overarching corporate • Air operator’s certificate This represented a significant improvement, governance principles of fairness, • Approval of aircraft maintenance which is just below the world average of 60%; accountability and transparency and has organisations evidence that Botswana has one of the safest 3000 metres adopted various measures and practices • Noise and environmental pollution skies. consistent with best practice and implements • Air transport licenses the recommendations of various governance • Traffic handling codes around the world. • Aircraft handling • Use or rental of any assets of the A formal induction programme is arranged authority for new Board Members. Board Members are • Any other services related to the appointed for a maximum term of 3 years
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