Security, Infrastructure, Rising Taxes and Charges, Smarter Regulation Top Agenda at IATA Aviation Day – MENA
- Infrastructure Air Traffic Management (ATM) is an issue of pressing concern. “Studies show that the average ATM delay in the Gulf is 29 minutes with the potential to double by 2025. And the diplomatic row in the GCC has further exacerbated the problem,” said Al Bakri. “Without an increase in the overall efficiency of the ATM systems in the region through improved airspace design, MENA’s world-class hubs will be compromised with gridlock. We appreciate the many programs that are in progress - including the GCC Air Navigation Committee, the Middle East ATM Enhancement Program and others. But we must drive these efforts even harder to achieve a real breakthrough,” Al Bakri added. “Ultimately, cooperation between states to achieve change is paramount. Regional governments cannot allow their geographical fragmentation and political complexity to get in the way of finding a long-term solution.”
- Rising Taxes and Charges There has been a recent proliferation of new charges and taxes in the Middle East that added $1.6 billion in extra costs in 2015 and 2016. IATA urges governments in the region to establish a charges consultation process in line with ICAO’s policies which highlight the key principles of non-discrimination, cost-relatedness, transparency and consultation.
- Security Keeping aviation secure is integral to a state’s responsibility for national security, as highlighted in a UN Security Council Resolution. “Governments have the ultimate responsibility to keep flying safe and secure. But we are in this together. Consultation on security issues among Governments and between Governments and industry needs to happen as a matter of course not as an afterthought,” said Al Bakri.
- Smarter Regulation IATA urges governments in MENA to adopt IATA’s Smarter Regulation framework to avoid unintended consequences when designing or implementing aviation policies. “Recently there has been a proliferation of regulations across MENA such as the new consumer protection regulations in Saudi Arabia and that have placed an undue burden on aviation’s ability to act as a catalyst for economic and social development. Smarter Regulation is the solution to achieve positive policies that support the growth of aviation and ultimately boost social and economic development,” said Al Bakri.
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