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The regional aviation industry has a proven record of professional conduct,
in fulfilling its essential role of providing aviation services in regional
Australia . It provides fast and regular passenger, aero-medical and freight
services linking regional communities with each other and the major cities. It
thus forms a vital part of the national transport infrastructure.
Background
The Regional Aviation Association of Australia (RAAA) is a not-for-profit
organisation formed in 1980 as the Regional Airlines Association of Australia
to protect, represent and promote the combined interests of its regional airline
members and regional aviation throughout Australia.
The Association changed its name in July 2001 to the Regional Aviation
Association of Australia (RAAA) and widened its charter to include a range
of membership, including regional airlines, charter and aerial work operators,
and the businesses that support them.
The RAAA has 24 Ordinary Members (AOC holders) and 47 Associate/Affiliate
Members. The RAAA’s AOC members directly employ over 2,500 Australians,
many in regional areas. On an annual basis, the RAAA’s AOC members jointly
turnover more than $1b, carry well in excess of 2 million passengers and move
over 23 million kilograms of freight.
RAAA members operate in all States and Territories and include airlines, airports,
engineering and flight training companies, finance and insurance companies and
government entities. Many of RAAA’s members operate successful and growing
businesses providing employment and economic sustainability within regional
and remote areas of Australia.
Aim
As detailed in our Constitution, the aim of the Association is to support
its members by working with Government, the regulatory authority, and the
community, to promote the maintenance of a safe and viable regional aviation
industry.
Objectives
In order to achieve our aim, the Association's objectives include:
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promotes, fosters, encourages, and supports a sustainable industry
based on professionalism and co-operation of its members and in pursuit of
industry best practice;
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facilitate assembly, dissemination and exchange of technical and other
relevant information to RAAA members;
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promotes and maintains a high public profile in the community so that
regional aviation gains greater recognition by the community for the valuable
role it plays in regional and remote Australia with particular emphasis on
informing the public on issues relating to operational safety, operational
efficiency, financial viability and dedication to serving regional and
remote parts of Australia;
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represents and communicates on behalf of the regional aviation industry
and its members to government at the Federal, State and local levels and
their agencies;
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contributes to government and regulatory authority policy processes and
formulation to enable its members to have input into policies and decisions
that may affect their businesses;
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initiates and/or manages programs that support and/or enhances the
professionalism, safety, viability, or profitability of members;
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initiates, manages, and participates in events that promote and/or
supports aviation or that provides exposure for regional aviation in Australia;
and
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provides a forum for formal and informal professional development and
information sharing.
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