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Business Plan
The ASSI Business Plan for 2010/11 to 2014/15 covers a five year period in line with UK CAA Planning Guidelines.
Statement from the ASSI Chairman
The global economic recession has had far reaching effects on both the Overseas Territories and Air Safety Support International (ASSI). The Caribbean region in particular is highly dependant on the travel industry and financial services and is feeling the effects of the "credit crunch" with the associated loss of revenue. In these circumstances it is important that there is continued investment in the safety and regulatory infrastructure, and that we continue to build on the foundations that we have put in place. Additionally, as the effects of the economic crisis spread, it will be increasingly important to ensure best use of ASSI's resources and to identify cost savings and alternative revenue streams.
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) audit in February took up a considerable amount of everyone's time and effort both in the preparation stage and during the actual audit and I would like to thank all of the staff both in the UK and overseas for all the extra work that they put in and the enthusiasm with which they did it. The audit results reflected the progress that has been made since 2003. It was gratifying to have ICAO endorse the system of Overseas Territories Aviation Requirements (OTARs) and the Air Navigation (Overseas Territories) Order (AN(OT)O) as an appropriate method of regulatory oversight. There were findings in several areas which we will continue to address; however the findings did not come as a surprise and were known to us as "work in progress". I think that we all acknowledge that there is still a way to go but we have the processes in place and the regulations are there to build on.
The on-site element of the audit is really only the beginning of the process. An action plan has to be agreed to address the findings which will map some of our objectives and deliverables for the coming months and years and this is directly reflected in the Business Plan.
The move of the Caribbean office and staff to the British Virgin Islands (BVI) has raised the profile of aviation safety within the islands which has reaped considerable benefits in allowing closer scrutiny of foreign operators.
Last summer we said goodbye to Rod Dean who had been Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ASSI from its inception. The Board recognised his contribution and wished him well at his final board meeting. We are fortunate to have secured the services of Maria Boyle as his successor. Maria's knowledge and experience will be invaluable to the continuing success of ASSI.
Roger Whitefield
ASSI Board Chairman
September 2009
Current Business Plan
Download the complete Air Safety Support International Business Plan - 2010/11 to 2014/15 in PDF format.