TPC Meeting | April 30 – May 1, 2014GAMA | Washington, DC GAMA China CAAC Meetings Ed Smith Walter Desrosier
FOP Meeting | April 30 – May 1, 2014GAMA | Washington, DC GAMA-CAAC Meetings: March 2014 CAAC Flight Standards Department Wan Xiangdong, Director General 4 Division Heads: Aircraft Evaluation, Continuing Airworthiness & Maintenance, General Affairs, and General Aviation CAAC Aircraft Airworthiness Certification Department Yin Shijun, Director General Zhu Xuefeng, Small Aircraft and Helicopter Cert/Validation
FOP Meeting | April 30 – May 1, 2014GAMA | Washington, DC GAMA-CAAC Meetings: Key Issues China Policies to Support Growth of GA Fleet in China Importance of Industry Proactive Safety Management Manufacturers Have Significant and Leadership Role Lack of Operator and Infrastructure Maturity and Experience (i.e. pilot/mechanic training, operational approvals, safety management, accident investigation, etc) GA Accident/Incident Investigation and Response Significant Concerns About GA Accident Numbers and Apparent lack of Manufacturer Proactiveness/Urgency Significant Difference Between FAA and CAAC in Role of Flight Standards AEG Certification/Validation Process vs Operational Approval Questions/Concerns About GA Product Certification Basis Approach of Changed Product Rule on Safety and Competitiveness
FOP Meeting | April 30 – May 1, 2014GAMA | Washington, DC GAMA Industry CAAC Meeting May 28, Washington, DC GAMA Industry CAAC Flight Standards Meeting CAAC Detailed Briefings/Discussion General introduction of CAAC Flight Standards CAAC AEG evaluation standards and process CAAC pilot qualification standards for general aviation CAAC policy for OEM maintenance Industry Questions/Issues/Experiences Needed Establish Regular GAMA-CAAC Cooperation Awareness and Discussion of Policy/Guidance Issues Identification and Resolution of Systemic Isssues/Experiences
FOP Meeting | April 30 – May 1, 2014GAMA | Washington, DC GAMA Industry CAAC Meeting (Cont.) June 20, Washington, DC GAMA Industry CAAC Certification Meeting Industry Questions/Issues/Experiences Needed Establish Regular GAMA-CAAC Cooperation Awareness and Discussion of Policy/Guidance Issues Identification and Resolution of Systemic Issues/Experiences ‘Prioritization’ Process for STC Validation Applications
FOP Meeting | April 30 – May 1, 2014GAMA | Washington, DC
FOP Meeting | April 30 – May 1, 2014GAMA | Washington, DC GAMA Member Issues in China Product delivery and support Certification/validation delays Market access: import duties, VAT, luxury taxes, etc Clarity of pilot and mechanic rating/training requirements Significant demands on limited CAAC resources, particularly with regard to general and business aviation Pilot and mechanic shortages Infrastructure development for general and business aviation Airport, FBO, MRO, fuel supply, etc. Operating environment Airspace access, permits, fees, ops rules, etc Economic regulation (“doing business” issues, JVs, etc.),