TB:
Sad, but I have a horrible feeling that this enquiry has been nobbled from the start. The CAsA thugs have Trussed Truss up very well, much the same as organised criminals manipulate the legal system.
TB (tongue in cheek..
)
do you reckon?? Although I'm not so sure about??
..."
It would appear the committee members have not the slightest inkling of the corruption they are dealing with..."
IMO the players (Senators NX, DF..Wazza and co) don't know how to get around dealing with a Minister who is already trussed up and spinning around Kingcrat and FF's spit with a bloody great pineapple protruding from his err
..mouth...
Anyway while we're waiting for Mr PC (under Dept direction) to officially draw up the rules of engagement...
...came across an article written on the back of Holden's demise that prompts food for thought..???
Why Holden is an aerospace opportunity.
Politicians are scrounging for reasons to blame or deny the imminent demise of Australia’s automotive manufacturing industry. Automotive’s future script has been clear for over two decades since Dr John Hewson announced a zero tariff regime for automotive products in 1992.
Indeed, the writing has been on the wall for the majority of Australia’s manufacturing industries for sometime, yet one industry is a clear performer. Australia’s $4 billion aerospace manufacturing industry is a minnow when compared to the automotive industry, but it still employs more than 14,000 people. Subject to aviation’s global fiscal uncertainty, it still continues to grow delivering consistent profit and growth as other industries shrink.
Before the election the Coalition presented a relatively well thought through
aviation policy document, a step in the right direction after years of neglect. Specifically, section 11 of the Coalition’s aviation policy ‘Enhance Industry and Training’ identified the need to study “the state of the workforce in the broader aviation industry to inform future skills development and training policies.”
This opportunity presents a test of commitment. With thousands of skilled automotive workers searching for work, up-skilling them for aerospace manufacturing would be far cheaper than training a worker from scratch.
The technological efficiency demands of commercial and military operators require it to constantly adapt and recreate. This doesn’t happen overnight, aerospace plans decades ahead and the support of significant capital investment provides a certain guarantee of longevity. Substantially larger capital investment also means aviation has a better capability to absorb the cost of an expensive workforce, an Australian reality.
Australia already holds commitment for multiple, secure aerospace programmes over the next 20 years, including: Boeing’s Aerostructures Australia’s (BAA) $4 billion 787 component supply programme, and position as continued sole supplier of 737 ailerons; GippsAERO new Indian-owner Mahindra has committed to development of the GA-10 and GA-18 programmes, with the appointment of 14 new dealers to support expansion into markets in the Americas, Europe and South East Asia; and, F-35 component supply.
Further, production locations for Boeing’s next generation 777X programmes remain undetermined – wherever it lands will deliver billions in economic activity – presenting an opportunity for BAA to be a significant programme supplier. The F-35 support programmes will continue for the foreseeable future. And, if Tony Abbott signs a new Australia-China free-trade agreement (FTA) it presents considerable opportunity for an aerospace partnership with China’s largest manufacturer COMAC.
Is there an opportunity for Australia to be a significant component supplier for the 777X programme? Image: Boeing.
A genuine commitment made today to aerospace industry development and training support could see the number of manufacturers and component suppliers grown well above the 834 that exist today. As manufacturers and suppliers increase, planned training programmes could see automotive workers transition over the next three to four years as automotive shuts down.
Ultimately this growth, supports technological leadership and increased economies of scale, reducing the disadvantage of our distance and cost of doing business. With the right policy, planning and support, Australia’s new government could deliver a mini industrial revolution of sorts – this time in aerospace.
The government needs to look forward, continued bickering only promotes the supposition that Australia is devoid of opportunity. Could aerospace be the opportunity?
Our capabilities have been demonstrated, yet seemingly neither side of the political spectrum wants to recognise it.
Hmm..
..for that kind of government initiative to be truly successful wouldn't someone need to grab the wood shed axe and chop the heads off a couple of raging, rampaging, reckless, red tape roosters??
NB Don't forget...
AMROBA – AGENDA
MOORABBIN AVIATION INDUSTRY MEETING DECEMBER 13, 2013
Location: Moorabbin Airport 1000 – 1500
Invited: Maintenance Organisations, Operators and Licence Holders
Host: Aviation Maintenance Repair & Overhaul Business Association, inc.
Purpose: Discuss Issues, Government Aviation Policy & Future Effect on Aviation
Contact: Linton Hayres. Aircraft Propellers & Spares.
[email protected]
Mobile 0408 565 134
Location: Dingley International Hotel (Next to Airport)
334-348 Boundary Road, Dingley 3172. (03) 9551 8344
1000 - 1020 Introduction Ken Cannane, Executive Director, AMROBA
Change – need for new direction
Review – will it achieve change?
1030 – 1040 Government Policy – Direction Senator David Fawcett
LNP Aviation Policy
1040 – 1300 Open Forum - Issues
Chairs: Senator Fawcett, Ken Cannane
Local issues with:
Airports/Operations/Maintenance/Personnel
CASA interaction/processes & procedures.
EASA and/or FAR system for Non-Airline sectors
Pilot & Engineer qualifications and licensing
Industry Concerns for future
Regulatory Rewrite – Stop??
1230 – 1300 Working Lunch (Sandwiches etc Provided)
1300 – 1455 The Way Ahead
Chairs: Ken Cannane, Linton Hayres
Industry Expectations – Your Opinions
FAR system for non-airline
o Pros & cons
Independent LAME
FAA Fixed Based Operators System
Approved Maintenance Organisations
AME Licensing
Pilot/Instructor Licensing
o Independent Flight Instructors
1455 – 1500 Close Summation and thanks