Business View Oceania - July 2024

all participants operating at and from unattended aerodromes. FOSTERING CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT Harrison emphasizes the importance of continuous improvement and learning. “Using our Emerging Technologies Programme, we’re learning more about how to regulate better,” he says. The shift from prescriptive to performance-based rules offers more flexibility, setting broad safety objectives while allowing operators to develop safe operations tailored to new platforms and scenarios. The CAA handles over 10,000 incidents annually, using a triage system to prioritize responses based on potential severity. “If it’s an immediate safety concern, we react immediately,” Harrison states. The organization also looks at incident patterns to address broader safety risks proactively. A key aspect of the CAA’s mandate is the public interest, ensuring the safety of passengers and those on the ground.“Passengers are reasonably expected to get on an airplane and reach their destination safely.That’s one of our prime roles,”Harrison affirms. 62 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 06, ISSUE 07