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CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY VANUATU

NATURE & SCOPE OF BUSINESS

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Utilities has delegated the Civil Aviation Authority Vanuatu (CAAV) as the regulator on all civil aviation matters within Vanuatu.

The CAAV discharges its duties in accordance with the legislation listed below to satisfy Vanuatu Government and International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) requirements.

The CAAV maintains and develops an aircraft, operations and aircrew registry, together with the development of policy and regulation of civil aviation activities in Vanuatu.

MISSION STATEMENT

To establish and administer sound aviation regulations, procedures and standards necessary to

achieve and maintain the safe and efficient conduct of the CAAV.

Provide guidance to the Vanuatu Government in the development of policy related to aviation

safety, security and economic regulation.

REGULATION

Vanuatu has adopted (by reference) the New Zealand Civil Aviation Rules. This means that all

aviation operators within Vanuatu must comply with these regulations.

The CAAV also requires all aviation operators within Vanuatu to comply with ICAO

recommendations, where applicable. Additional information can be obtained from the ICAO website.

Airports Vanuatu Limited (AVL) is a corporation set up by the Vanuatu Government and authorised by CAAV to be the Aeronautical Service Provider to meet the requirements of Civil Aviation Rule Part 175.

OFFICERS

The CAAV Department consists of the Director, Assistant Director, Airworthiness Officer, Aviation Security Officer and Operations Officer. Contact details are listed below.

LEGISLATION