FUSETRA Survey Malta 2010

Dipl.-Ing. Joachim SchmannDipl.-Ing. Benedikt MohrTechnische Universitt Mnchen

Results from the 2010 online survey

Todays Seaplane Operations

Benedikt Mohr / Joachim SchmannFUSETRA - Survey

Malta Workshop24.09.2010, slide 1

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

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Identification of the State of the Art Seaplane & Amphibian aircraft database complete BUT does not represent current status of: Seaplanes in operationMissions typesTherefore, an online survey has been conducted. 300+ operators have been asked for participation. ~10% have submitted the questionnaire before the Malta workshop.Topics of the survey: General Information about the OperatorOperational IssuesPilots, Regulations and CertificationInfrastructure and Maintenance




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General Information about the Operator



General Information about the OperatorOrigin of survey participants




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Operational Issues: Aircraft

Includes the fleet of the worlds largest operator although not a participant



Operational Issues: Aircraft




Operational Issues: Fleets




Operational Issues: Operational key figures

Information provided by 41% of the participants



Operational Issues: Operational key figures




Operational Issues: Schedule

76% of on-demand flights with respect to flight movements



Operational Issues: Purpose of flight




Operational Issues: Connection type





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Pilots, Regulations and Certification: Pilots



Pilots, Regulations and Certification: CertificationCertification process for new seaplane operators



Pilots, Regulations and Certification: Certification

Reasons for problems: - Noise- Operation in or close to National Parks




Restrictions: - National Parks- Water plants- Only coastal regions (EU)- Generally restricted areas




Conflicts: - Lack of understanding about different seaplane capabilities (sudden stop, manoeuvrability )

- Queensland, Australia: Recreational boat license necessary




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




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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

Infrastructure and Aircraft

Seaport License Seaport ApprovalUSA FAA, DOT (State department)Canada Transport CanadaMalta DCA MaltaAustralia State Maritime Authority



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.



About a third of the operators maintain their aircraft themselves

Aircraft Maintenance Concept

32%

36%

32%

Maintenance Concept

inhouse

external

no answer 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. 0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

< 2 3 - 5 5 - 7 > 7

Days in Maintenance per Month



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

Connectivity of seaports to landside infrastructure



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%




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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))

Next Steps in the FUSETRA project



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 centersTo connect small or remote communities, and/or islands to the transport networks and hub airportsTo reduce peripherality and maintain social and/or political cohesion and integration See Council Regulation (EEC) No 95/93 Article 9 Regional services

Public Service Obligations (PSO)



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