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Framework Review Project Clarifies Airways’ Services and Pricing
The first stage in Airways’ Service and Pricing Framework Review was launched today with the start of the customer consultation process.
Airways Chief Executive Ed Sims said the Service and Pricing Framework Review will clarify the services Airways offers, determine who should pay for those services and establish a transparent pricing structure. It is divided into separate service and pricing work streams.
“This is one of the largest consultation and review projects we’ve ever undertaken and it will shape the way we do business now and into the future. We are committed to ensuring our stakeholders in New Zealand’s aviation industry are well informed of the proposals and are given every opportunity to influence the outcome of the final Frameworks,” said Mr Sims.
As New Zealand’s sole air navigation service provider (ANSP), Airways is responsible for NZ’s 30 million sq kilometres of airspace, providing air traffic control, surveillance, communication, flight inspection, mapping and airspace design services.
Mr Sims said the Service and Pricing Framework Review was principles based and was not about pricing levels.
“Airways is committed to its current pricing arrangements until June 2013. This project is about responding to changes in the global economic climate and New Zealand’s aviation industry where higher fuel prices and impending technology changes are having an impact. The review is about ensuring our Service and Pricing Frameworks are appropriate to the changed environment and that we are well positioned to continue to provide world-class services within this environment.”
The Service and Pricing Framework Review will also deliver clarity, transparency and consistency to customers and outline the appropriate levels of services at airports and aerodromes around New Zealand, he added.
The draft Service Framework and Pricing Discussion Document was presented at a series of industry meetings last week; a series of national roadshows/workshops will be held in January/February to enable stakeholders to provide feedback and help shape the final Pricing Framework.
For more information and to view the Draft Service and Pricing Frameworks, please visit our Service and Pricing Framework web page
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For further information:
Sharon Stephenson
Communications Manager, Service and Pricing Framework Review
(04) 471 4703
sharon.stephenson@airways.co.nz
About Airways
- Airways is a world leading commercial Air Navigation Service Provider, based in New Zealand.
- Airways delivers air traffic control and engineering training; provides ATM/CNS and AIM/AIS design; project management and procurement consultancy in over 65 countries.
- For more information about Airways please visit www.airways.co.nz
What is Air Traffic Control?
Air Traffic Control comprises the various aircraft navigation and communication systems that use computers, radar, radios, and other instruments and devices to provide guidance to flying aircraft.
Trained personnel working as air traffic controllers at stations on the ground constantly monitor these systems and track the locations and speeds of individual aircraft. Controllers can warn aircraft should they come too close to each other. Air traffic control is also used for the safe coordination of landings and takeoffs at airports.
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Vision 2015
Aviation plays a crucial role in New Zealand’s economic wellbeing.
Projected long-term growth of the aviation sector globally means it is essential to maintain the vitality of aviation through safe, effi cient, cost effective and environmentally sustainable air navigation services. To ensure this, future Air Traffic Management (ATM) systems must provide for optimum use of enhanced technology capabilities; both airborne and ground based.
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