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Contact:
Nicoela (Nikki) McCoy
Deputy Director-General of Economic Regulation & Administration
Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands
P. O. Box 10277 APO, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, BWI
Tel: 345-949-7811, ext. 224; Fax: 345-949-0761
E-mail: nikki.mccoy@caacayman.com
The Cayman Islands Aircraft Registry featured prominently at European business aviation tradeshow.
George Town, Grand Cayman, (June 2023) – The Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands (CAACI) recently exhibited at the annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) tradeshow, which is held at the Palexpo Centre in Geneva, Switzerland. The primary objective was to promote the Cayman Islands Aircraft Registry (CIAR) as the offshore registry of choice for discerning owners and operators. There was great energy and excitement surrounding this year’s tradeshow. The industry continued its focus on innovation, sustainability, showcasing
inclusion and excellence, exhibitors and attendees alike were keen to see the new technologies in this growing sector of the aviation market.
“Each year EBACE provides insight into the future of air transport for the business aviation sector. Business aviation is evolutionary to future air transport options, incorporating the latest technological developments that enhances safety and sustainability that meet the needs of its clientele and satisfies demanding aviation and environmental regulatory requirements. Being able to meet industry colleagues face to face allows us to build valuable relationships.” Mr. Smith continued “The Authority’s main goal at such tradeshows is to showcase the offerings of the CIAR and the Cayman Islands as a whole, making these events something to truly look forward to.”
We are pleased to further the strategic partnership between the Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands (CAACI) and Cayman Enterprise City (CEC) that provides key elements required for the jurisdictional establishment for operators engaged in commercial operations offshore.
CAACI and CEC are jointly marketing the Cayman Islands to the aviation industry, promoting its robust regulatory environment, neutral tax status, sound legal and finance systems and first-world life style, touting it as the perfect domicile from which to operate a business aviation company. Clients that qualify are aircraft owners and brokers, technology companies and start-ups engaged in aviation research and development, the head offices of aviation industry businesses, aircraft manufacturing and repair businesses, and businesses that provide management consultancy and other specialized services to the aviation industry.
The CAACI would like to offer special thanks to our business partners; The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism, Walkers and Maples law firms for providing relevant collateral material on aircraft registration decisions and general destination information. A special thanks also goes to the sponsors who donated prizes for the booth raffle: Cayman Airways Ltd – air transport, The Alexander in Cayman Brac and the Marriott Grand Cayman – accommodations, Budget – car rental voucher.
Background info to augment:
The CAACI has full designation for safety oversight as a UK OT, and is one of only three OTs to enjoy such delegation. The CAACI is responsible for both financial and economic regulation of the Cayman aviation industry. In addition, the Cayman Islands is classified as Category 1 by the USA Federal Aviation Administration under their “International Aviation Safety Assessments” programme that evaluates a country’s civil aviation authority’s ability to effectively regulate its aviation industry. This rating enables commercial air transport operators registered in Cayman to conduct international air transport operations, i.e, Cayman Airways, Ltd. The requirement for such rating lies with the CAACI being assessed as having technically qualified and highly experienced staff to effectively oversee the aviation industry in accordance with established standards and recommended practices of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).
Pictures:
L-R: Capt Mark Dixon – Director Air Safety Regulation CAACI, Jane Panton– Director Finance and Compliance CAACI, Richard Smith – Director-General CAACI Graham Rourke – Surveyor CAACI, Taron Smith – Technical Data Coordinator & Dangerous Goods Inspector CAACI, Charles Kirkconnell – CEO CEC