An overview on
CAA Bangladesh
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Introduction to CAA Bangladesh
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Magnitude of Aviation Industry
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Critical Elements
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Pending Issues
Introduction
Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB)
is the regulatory body for all aviation activities in
country.
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As a member state of International Civil
Aviation Organization (ICAO), CAAB acts as the
aeronautical authority
as per Civil Aviation
Ordinance 1960, 1962, 1982, 1985 and the Civil
Aviation Rules 1984 (CAR 84)
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Introduction
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CAAB is created by merging erstwhile
Department of Civil Aviation (DCA)
 Airport Development Agency Ltd. (ADA)
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The organization is headed by Chairman
Responsible for safe, expeditious and efficient flow of air
traffic within the Flight Information Region (FIR)
Bangladesh
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Custodian of all airfields and allied facilities including air
navigation facilities
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Role of CAAB
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Formulates Rules/Regulations
standard.
Regulates Airlines operations
Ensures Flight Safety
Conducts Safety Oversight
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per
international
Plans, Designs and develops the airports in Bangladesh
Maintains airports
Provides Navigational facilities
Provides Search & Rescue
Ensures passenger facilities at the airports
Ensures security of airports
Safety Legislation and Regulations
The Primary aviation legislation in Bangladesh is the
Civil Aviation Ordinance 1960
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Later Civil Aviation Laws Amendment Ordinance was
adopted in 1985
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Ordinance designates the CAA as responsible for the
regulation and control of civil aviation activities in
Bangladesh
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It authorizes to make rules with prior approval of
government
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Safety Legislation and Regulations
The basic Air Navigations are contained in the Civil
Aviation Rules 1984 (CAR-84)
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It authorizes the Chairman to publish Air Navigation
Orders (ANOs) to give effects to the CARs
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Safety Legislation and Regulations
The acts and rules are supplemented by
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Air Navigation Orders
Air Transport Circulars
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Aviation Industry In Bangladesh
Aircraft Operators
* Passenger (Domestic/International)
* Cargo (Domestic/International)
* General Aviation (Domestic)
* Flying Training Organizations
Bangladeshi Air Operators
Passenger Carrier
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Biman Bangladesh Airlines Ltd.
GMG Airlines Ltd.
United Airways Ltd.
Regent Airways
Bangladeshi Air Operators
Non Schedule Cargo Airlines
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Best Aviation Ltd.
Bismillah Airlines Ltd.
Easy Fly Express Ltd.
Sky Capital Airlines Ltd
THT Airlines Ltd
Other Bangladeshi Air Operators
Helicopter Services
South Asian Airlines Ltd.
Square Air Ltd
Corporate Aeroplane Services
Youngone Ltd.
Flying Training Organizations
Bangladesh Flying Club
Galaxy Flying Academy
Arirang Flying Academy
NGO Flying Services
MAF-Sweden
Airport Operator
CAA Bangladesh is the only Airport Operator
for all the international and domestic airports
in Bangladesh
ANS Operators
CAA Bangladesh provides and maintains
Air Navigation Services in all the Airports
of Bangladesh
Airports
Three International :
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Hazrat Shah Jalal International - Dhaka
Hazrat Shah Amanat International - Chittagong
Osmani International - Sylhet
Plus :
Five Domestic Airports
* One domestic airport has been planned to upgrade for
international operation.
* Another new International Airport has been planned
Aircraft Registered
Aircraft registered in Bangladesh - 64
Fixed wing
: 60
Rotary wing
: 04
Type of Aircraft Registered
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DC10-30
A310-300
R-44 Helicopter
Dash-8
MD-82
MD-83
PC-12/45
SR-20
HS-748
Lockheed 1011F
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Boeing 747F
Boeing 767
Boeing 737
Cessna-208
Cessna-182
Cessna-150
Cessna-152
PA-38-112
F-28
Maintenance Organizations
Total number of maintenance organization - 63
Foreign based
: 45
Local based
: 18
Air Services Agreement
No of States entered with ASA: 47
Under this arrangements, 26 airlines of different countries
are operating in Bangladesh
Foreign Airlines Operating
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Air Arabia
Air India Express
Air Asia
Bahrain Air
Bangkok Air
China Eastern Airlines
China Southern Airlines
Dragon Air
Druk Air
Emirates
Etihad Airways
FlyDubai
Gulf Air
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Jet Airways
Kuwait Airways
Kingfisher Airlines
Malaysian Airlines
Mihin Lanka
Pakistan Intl Airlines
Oman Air
Qatar Airways
RAK Airways
Saudi Arabian Airlines
Singapore Airlines
Thai Airways
Turkish Airlines
Passenger Movement (in million)
5
4.5
4
3.5
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
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2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
Passenger
Cargo Movement (in 100 thousand MT)
2.5
2
1.5
Cargo
1
0.5
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
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Critical Elements (CE)
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CE-1 Primary Legislation
Civil Aviation Ordinance 1960, 1962, 1965, 1982
and 1985
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CE-2 Operating Regulations
CAR-84 has been amended in 2009
Critical Elements (CE)
CE-3 Organization
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Acting as Regulatory body
As well as acts as Service Provider
CE-4 Personnel and Training
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In-house training and training abroad
Need some Specialized Training
Critical Elements (CE)
CE-5 Guidance Material
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COSCAP-SA generated
Library
Docs
CE-6 Certification Obligation
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Changes made following IUSOAP
Strict adherence to Doc 8335 & Annex-6
Critical Elements (CE)
CE-7 Surveillance Obligations
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Periodic surveillance undertaken
Initial endorsement of license – Compulsory monitor
Auditing – compulsory for renewal of AOC
CE-8 Enforcement Obligations
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Enforcement Manual – Followed
Areas in Progress
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SSP
PBN
Language Proficiency
Medical Assessor/Examiners
Independent Accident Investigators
IUSOAP-2009
Restructuring of CAAB
Recapitulation
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CAAB is the regulatory body for all aviation activities.
The basic Air Navigations are contained in the CAR-84
4 Pax and 5 cargo operators
26 Foreign operators
3 International and 5 Domestic Airports
Aircraft registered – 64, AMOs - 63
CE -1 to 8 vs CAAB