Todays Seaplane Operations

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1 Todays Seaplane Operations Results from the 2010 online survey Dipl.-Ing. Joachim Schömann Dipl.-Ing. Benedikt Mohr Technische Universität München

2 Contents Identification of the state of the art General information about the participants Operational Issues Pilots, Regulations and Certification Infrastructure and Maintenance Next Steps in the FUSETRA project , slide 1

3 Identification of the State of the Art Seaplane & Amphibian aircraft database complete BUT does not represent current status of: Seaplanes in operation Missions types Therefore, an online survey has been conducted operators have been asked for participation. ~10% have submitted the questionnaire before the Malta workshop. Topics of the survey: General Information about the Operator Operational Issues Pilots, Regulations and Certification Infrastructure and Maintenance , slide 2

4 Contents Identification of the state of the art General information about the participants Operational Issues Pilots, Regulations and Certification Infrastructure and Maintenance Next Steps in the FUSETRA project , slide 3

5 General Information about the Operator , slide 4

6 General Information about the Operator , slide 5

7 General Information about the Operator Origin of survey participants , slide 6

8 Contents Identification of the state of the art General information about the participants Operational Issues Pilots, Regulations and Certification Infrastructure and Maintenance Next Steps in the FUSETRA project , slide 7

9 Operational Issues: Aircraft Includes the fleet of the world s largest operator although not a participant , slide 8

10 Operational Issues: Aircraft Includes the fleet of the world s largest operator although not a participant , slide 9

11 Operational Issues: Fleets Includes the fleet of the world s largest operator although not a participant , slide 10

12 Operational Issues: Operational key figures Information provided by 41% of the participants , slide 11

13 Operational Issues: Operational key figures Information provided by 41% of the participants , slide 12

14 Operational Issues: Schedule 76% of ondemand flights with respect to flight movements , slide 13

15 Operational Issues: Purpose of flight Information provided by 61% of the participants , slide 14

16 Operational Issues: Connection type Information provided by 55% of the participants , slide 15

17 Contents Identification of the state of the art General information about the participants Operational Issues Pilots, Regulations and Certification Infrastructure and Maintenance Next Steps in the FUSETRA project , slide 16

18 Pilots, Regulations and Certification: Pilots , slide 17

19 Pilots, Regulations and Certification: Certification Certification process for new seaplane operators , slide 18

20 Pilots, Regulations and Certification: Certification Reasons for problems: - Noise - Operation in or close to National Parks , slide 19

21 Pilots, Regulations and Certification: Certification Restrictions: - National Parks - Water plants - Only coastal regions (EU) - Generally restricted areas , slide 20

22 Pilots, Regulations and Certification: Certification Conflicts: - Lack of understanding about different seaplane capabilities (sudden stop, manoeuvrability ) - Queensland, Australia: Recreational boat license necessary , slide 21

23 Pilots, Regulations and Certification: Certification Currently, there is no consistent regulation for seaplane operation in the EU (EASA). Which points would you consider, independently from your region, the most important ones to be regulated in a law? - Waterway availabilty - Overflight / noise abatement areas - Difference between private and commerical operations - Marine licensing , slide 22

24 Contents Identification of the state of the art General information about the participants Operational Issues Pilots, Regulations and Certification Infrastructure and Maintenance Next Steps in the FUSETRA project , slide 23

25 Infrastructure and Aircraft Seaport Management 55% of operators manage their seaport self responsible (no dependence to business size) Seaport License & Seaport Approval No uniform worldwide approach to seaport licensing and approval USA Canada Malta Australia Seaport License Seaport Approval FAA, DOT (State department) Transport Canada DCA Malta State Maritime Authority , slide 24

26 Seaside landing sites The use of moorings, pontoons and respective foot bridges is commonly part of a seaport. Amphibian operators need not rely on seaside infrastructure and can used land bound landing strips. The use of own maintenance hangars, offices and fuel stations is also not related to business size (or aircraft operated). Additionally, the use of emergency equipment seems to be regulated differently from country to country Other items mentioned were safety boats, fuel barges and navigation marks , slide 25

27 Aircraft Maintenance Concept About a third of the operators maintain their aircraft themselves It was asked how many days per month the average aircraft is out of service due to maintenance. The number of days ranges from one to six days of maintenance per month. Aircraft which are used commonly (DHC-2 and Cessna 208) have the largest necessity for maintenance with 5 to 6 days per month not in operation. 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Maintenance Concept 32% 32% inhouse external 36% no answer Days in Maintenance per Month < > , slide 26

28 Connectivity of seaports to landside infrastructure Most operators are connected to some kind of street/ motorway infrastructure but no seaplane operator is connected to larger airports However, most businesses seem to be remote locations not closely coupled to other means of transport , slide 27

29 Future Seaplane Transport System - Obstacles Main Problems of Operations Worldwide Europe Availability of licensed pilots 18% 50% Availability of suitable aircraft 27% 50% Safety issues 14% 20% Passenger reservation about seaplanes 0% 0% Opposition of environmental authorities 41% 20% Aviation authorities regulations 32% 40% Naval authorities regulations 18% 20% , slide 28

30 Contents Identification of the state of the art General information about the participants Operational Issues Pilots, Regulations and Certification Infrastructure and Maintenance Next Steps in the FUSETRA project , slide 29

31 Next Steps in the FUSETRA project Roadmap for regulatory improvements in EU level Identification of regions in the EU which could benefit from commercial seaplane services. Better integration of seaplane services in current transport system (Subsidies: consideration of PSOs; Slots at airports: Council Regulation (EEC) No 95/93). Development of a possible EU seaplane/ amphibian aircraft (family) based on operator demands Development of an example scenario of an EU based operator (routes, aircraft, seaplane base, connectivity to other means of transport, benefits for stakeholders (operator, passengers, environment)) , slide 30

32 Public Service Obligations (PSO) Public Service Obligation or PSO is an arrangement in which a governing body an auction for subsidies, permit the winning company a monopoly to operate a specified service of public transport for a specified period of time for the given subsidy. This is done in cases where there is not enough revenue for routes to be profitable in a free market, but where there is a socially desirable advantage in this transport being available. Reasons for PSO: To link small or remote communities, and/or islands to economic and administrative centers To connect small or remote communities, and/or islands to the transport networks and hub airports To reduce peripherality and maintain social and/or political cohesion and integration See Council Regulation (EEC) No 95/93 Article 9 Regional services , slide 31

33 Air Transport Accesibility by Region (MKMetric) Average Air Transport Accessibility of Population [Minutes] Status quo up to to to to to and more AES SVG KRS INV VXO KID GRQ BRE HAJ OST , slide 32

34 Any questions? , slide 33