Terms of Reference

General Aviation Industry Action Agenda

Terms of reference

The terms of reference for the General Aviation Industry Action Agenda are to:

1. Examine industry trends and the factors driving growth and participation in key segments of the general aviation industry:
   • Sports aviation;
   • Aerial agriculture;
   • Charter and other aerial work;
   • Commercial pilot training;
   • Maintenance and repair, including licensing and training of Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (LAMEs);
   • Private pilot training, including development and training of flying instructors, and recreation flying.
2. Identify growth and development opportunities for each of the segments of the industry
3. Determine impediments to growth and development in the general aviation sector, having regard to:
   • The competitive position of the industry, particularly in relation to alternative transport modes, demographic and economic trends, market segmentation and alternative recreational activities;
   • Regulatory issues impacting on the general aviation sector, including potential for self-administration and self-regulation, and general aviation’s contribution to the airspace reform process;
   • Education, training and skills requirements for the industry, including licensing and training of LAMEs ;
   • Investment, fleet planning and aircraft replacement issues;
   • Technology and developments in aircraft design and operation, including regulatory implications;
   • Access to airport infrastructure including development and planning at General Aviation Aerodrome Procedures (GAAP) airports, development and planning at regional and rural airports and planning for new airport infrastructure.
   • Export potential of the industry including potential to export pilot training services, engineering training services and packaged general aviation services.
4. Develop industry strategies for the general aviation industry and governments respectively to remove impediments and maximise future growth and participation, including key performance milestones which the industry should aim for.

Scope of the report

The general aviation industry under discussion comprises aircraft operators providing non-scheduled air services including charter operators, aeromedical operators, agricultural aviation businesses, aviation-based fire-fighting services, training and aerial work such as aerial photography and surveying. It also includes private, business, recreational and sports aviation activity and supporting businesses such as maintenance providers, airport operators and industry regulators.

The Industry Leaders Group will report to the Australian Government by 30 April 2008