2006 Aviation Safety Recommendations

The South African Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) hosted the inaugural Aviation Safety Seminar in February 2006. This Seminar was aimed, amongst others, at setting safety targets for accident and incidents reduction for the next three years.

Through the Seminar, the civil aviation industry successfully came up with a number of safety targets. The CAA will be leading the way in determining intervention strategies that will enable the industry in playing its role.

The seminar also came up with recommendations to be implemented by the CAA and the industry in the current financial year (April 2006 to March 2007).

Various forums such as the Industry Liaison and the Safety Forum will be used for tracking and reporting back on the recommendations. The CAA will keep a centralised register of the implementation process.

The CAA commenced with the hosting of regional seminars and as from September a number of road shows will be hosted in preparation for the next national seminar. Industry members will be informed about seminars and related matters via various publications as well as the CAA website.

The CAA has pleasure in introducing the LETSEMA Magazine, which will be published annually. “Letsema” is a Tswana word which means “partnerships" or "working together”. The LETSEMA magazine is dedicated to the Aviation Safety Seminars, and in part serves as a report on the proceedings of the Seminars.

The CAA is also introducing Aviation Safety Awards. CAA employees, general public and the aviation industry are invited to forward nominations for individuals who are making exceptional contributions towards safety. The "Night of Honour" will be held after the next seminar to award and honour individuals who contributed towards safety. Please read the LETSEMA magazine to get more information on the Safety Awards.

The magazine can be obtained free of charge at the CAA offices.