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The Government's view of General Aviation
The governments view on the future of general aviation, from the National Aviation Policy Green paper published today:
The General Aviation (GA) sector is an important enabler for other industries such as agriculture and mining, and contributes to broader community outcomes such as medical evacuations, aerial fire-fighting services and law enforcement activities. Where scheduled airline services are not viable, charter flights can provide an equivalent service, giving people in remote areas access to business, medical, education and social opportunities in bigger regional centres or capital cities. Recreational and sports aviation, private flying and pilot training are also important sectors of the GA industry. The growing popularity of ultra light flying is providing a new pathway to careers in the aviation profession. Some parts of the GA industry have struggled to manage changes in the operating environment due to airport privatisation and regulatory reform, as well as changes in demographics and labour markets. A recent report into the health of the industry by the General Aviation Action Agenda Strategic Industry Leaders Group found that many in the industry lacked the management skills to deal with this changing environment. The industry is emerging from this period with strong growth in such sectors as recreational flying, training and charter activity. There is some anecdotal evidence that rationalisation is contributing to improved business skills in many areas. Innovation in aircraft and navigation technologies have created new opportunities as well as transitionary challenges. There have been calls for government intervention and subsidies for GA operators in some submissions arising from the GA Action Agenda and the Issues Paper. The Government recognises the difficulties faced by a number of GA businesses, particularly small businesses, over the last decade in transitioning to an increasingly commercial environment. However, the Government considers that a return to economic protection such as subsidies for this sector is not in the broader interests of the industry in improving its long-term viability and competitiveness. To assist Australia’s GA industry, the Australian Government will ensure priority is given to finalising CASA’s regulatory reform process. Removing regulatory impediments to the viability and growth of the GA sector is important as is maintaining the highest levels of safety. In addition, the Government will consider options to help address the burden of regulatory charges, including charge on the GA sector. |
Interesting to note that Tourism doesn't figure in their reckoning...
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I read, no change, more of the same...:hmm:
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Government will consider options to help address the burden of regulatory charges, including charge on the GA sector. |
Some parts of the GA industry have struggled to manage changes in the operating environment due to airport privatisation and regulatory reform, as well as changes in demographics and labour markets. A recent report into the health of the industry by the General Aviation Action Agenda Strategic Industry Leaders Group found that many in the industry lacked the management skills to deal with this changing environment |
Another KRudd special...a whole heaps of words that collectively mean sweet FA
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No subsidies or consideration. That is reserved for Qantas and perhaps regional carriers that fly into marginal country electorates.
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The industry is emerging from this period with strong growth in such sectors as recreational flying,training and charter activity |
Job justification for the dimwitt Pollies, other than that it's a bed time story for those that believe in the fairies at the bottom of yr garden!:ugh:
Yes good pick up re no tourism mentioned. CW |
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