Safety Oversight Seminar plus Aviation Expo 2011!

International Centre of Excellence for Space & Aviation (ICESA) of Botswana, in collaboration with Savannah Travel & Tours (STT) of Zimbabwe, proudly announces a 3-day Seminar on “Safety Oversight & Management of IOSA/ICAO Audits” plus Aviation Expo 2011!

WHEN?: February 16-18, 2011   

WHERE?: Meikles Hotel, Harare, Zimbabwe

WHO TO ATTEND/EXHIBIT?: Officers/Inspectors/Practitioners/Experts from (and Businesspeople Owning and/or Supplying) Government Civil Aviation Departments, Autonomous Civil Aviation Authorities, National and/or Private Air Carriers, Air Charter Operators, Aircraft Maintenance Organizations, Operators of State Aircraft, Aviation Training Organizations, Aircraft Accident Investigating Authorities, Aviation Flying Clubs, Regional Airline Associations, Aviation Consulting Companies, Aviation Law Firms, Aviation Insurance Companies, etc.

THEME: The Lesser Audit Findings: The Stronger the National Economies Could be!

Objectives of the Seminar/Expo 2011

After the Seminar and Expo 2011, participants should be able to:

·        Appreciate the history of both ICAO & IATA as well as how they complement each other

·        Understand the negative impact of black-listing on the economy and the need to improve on safety oversight in general

·        Follow the terminology used in both IOSA and ICAO Audits so as to effectively manage the findings/observations well

·        Design sound corrective action plans following IOSA/ICAO Audit Findings and leading to a meaningful audit closure

·        Understand some of the tools available in the industry that can lead to improved safety oversight resulting fewer and fewer audit findings/observations

·        Know and utilize suppliers of aviation products and services, especially those relating to safety oversight 

Possible Topics to include:  

1.     International Civil Aviation Organization: From PICAO to the Resolution on USOAP - By Ollie Moakofi 

An Abstract

Participants would be walked through the history of ICAO, starting from the time when it used to be called PICAO, before the requisite number of countries ratified the organization. ICAO evolvement till the 34th General Assembly which resolved to introduce universal safety oversight audit programme (USOAP) would be discussed. This 34th General Assembly resolution changed the landscape of ICAO and indeed the world of aviation fraternity. This and other aspects of the world’s aviation body would be discussed through this paper.  

2.     The Evolution of IATA Operational Safety Audits (IOSA) and its Impact on the Airline Industry - By TBA

An Abstract

Participants would be informed as to how IATA evolved over the years and how in or around the year 2003 the world airline affiliate body introduced its operational safety oversight audit, similar to the one introduced by ICAO some four years earlier or so. Airlines that used not to take aviation safety seriously have been shut down or have come  close to being shut down. And, such has had an adverse effect on the economies of many nations as certain industries like tourism were automatically affected. These and many other issues would be brought to light through this paper.

3.     Aviation Security Audits: Effective Deterrence for International Air Terrorism - Andy Mamba

 An Abstract

September 11, 2001, changed aviation security landscape forever. Since then, aviation security authorities of the world have looked and re-looked at the way they have been doing business. It is no longer business as usual because international air terrorism seemed to have sped up on its divisive attacks and sophistication thereof. Security oversight audits have now become the order of the day and the questions asked include, “Would that deter international air terrorism or not?” These are some of the issues to be tabled through this thought-provoking discussion paper.  

4.     What is the Negative Impact of Airline/State Black-listing on the National Economies and What Must be done? - By Fred Mabonga

 An Abstract

Not too long ago, a number of African states were black-listed by the EU and other big powers. Wrongly or rightly so, the impact caused by this action proved very costly on the national economies of those countries affected. International tourists, potential investors and other business people reduced their visiting those countries, if not stopped completely and the loss in Dollar terms was phenomenal. The question remains, “What must be done to prevent the remaining states from becoming part of the statistics?” This and many other questions would be evaluated through this discussion paper.  

5.     On ICAO Audits, the Eight Critical Elements and USOAP Beyond 2010 - CMA - By Ollie Moakofi 

 An Abstract

Not only has ICAO evolved from PICAO days to the present-day USOAP era, but universal safety oversight audit programme has itself evolved too. It gets better and juicy every time. When the programme started in the late 1990s, it looked at limited areas of safety and focused only on three Annexes i.e. 1, 6 & 8. Today it looks at most Annexes. What more, it zeros in on the eight critical elements. This paper discusses those eight elements and gives analytical view of the audit and its findings with respect to improving safety. It concludes by discussing continuous monitoring approach (CMA): USOAP Beyond 2010.

6.     How to Develop Effective Corrective Action Plans following IOSA/ICAO Audits?– Practical Session - By Ollie Moakofi & Fred Mabonga

An Abstract

Anybody can audit an airline or a country and produce endless list of  findings or come up with very few findings. That is always expected, but what is more crucial is the quality of subsequent corrective action plans. Its like in an accident report, factual information, analysis and conclusions are really to be expected, but what is more important are the safety recommendations. So, following an IOSA or ICAO audit, the million dollar question is “What kind of corrective action plans do we design?” This is the key that will lead to successful audit closure and help our airlines/countries avoid being black-listed. This paper presents a practical approach to the subject matter.

7.     Regional Groupings: Are they the Answer to Modern-day Safety Oversight Challenges? - By Ollie Moakofi 

An Abstract

Audits have come and gone, they being IATA or ICAO, it makes no difference. What remains unanswered is, “How then do we improve on safety oversight once and for all?” Perhaps there is neither specific answer nor solution, but several and regional groupings is certainly one of  them. The likes of COSCAP-SADC and others would go a long way to bring the desired results in this regard, because isolationism has proved not to work. This paper analytically looks at the positive impact that COSCAO-SADC and its ultimate goal of SADC Aviation Safety Organization (SASO),  if properly managed and executed, could make on the sub-region.

8.     Are the African Skies Really Unsafe? - The African Perspective - By Andy Mamba

An Abstract

International speakers, magazines and journals have repeatedly reiterated how unsafe are the African skies. Perhaps they (African skies) are worse than it has been said, but the question has always been, “Who gathered and/or compiled the statistics?” This paper urges and implores African aviation experts to open up, research and share their views on the issue. The paper does not attempt to defend, but to simply say, “We have heard from without, can we now hear from within!” It presents an African perspective of the subject matter.   

9.     A good Approach and Landing Accidents Reduction (ALAR) Programme could lead to Eradication of Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT): A Case for CRM - By Polla Erasmus 

An Abstract

Some twenty years ago, when CRM was coined, the scope was limited (to cockpit) and so were the pay-offs.  Today, after passage of time and invaluable lessons, the concept has been broadened and we’re beginning to see dividends. This paper looks closely at the three cultures in an aviation environment, among others, and makes a sweeping statement about ALAR & CFIT.  It’s  more like a statement of fact, “A good ALAR Programme would lead to eradication of CFIT.” An integrated or all-rounder CRM concept would be the subject of discussion through this paper.    

10.                         Safety Management System: An effective tool to reduce IOSA/ICAO Audit Findings and/or Observations - By Polla Erasmus

An Abstract

According to ICAO, SMS was supposed to have been implemented by all some seven odd years ago, but to date many organizations are still not sure what it is. Safety Management System is a systematic, explicit and comprehensive process for the management of safety risks, that integrates operational and technical systems with financial and human resource management for all activities related to air operations or aircraft maintenance.  It’s about managing risk in a proactive manner and having the entire management taking full responsibility in making safety an organizational culture. This paper will discuss this and other aspects of SMS which are a key to safety oversight.