Agenda

Inaugural SADC Aviation Safety & Security Conference

“Quest For A Safer & Secure SADC Air Transportation System”

Time Day 2 - Thursday, 29th October 2015
08:00 – 08:10 Welcome and opening remarks – Mr. Obert Chakarisa, Program Director
Session 5 Aircraft Maintenance Sector
08:15 – 08:45 Presentation: "Optimizing Maintenance Costs Whilst Maintaining High Standard Of Compliance" by Mr. Peter Mashaba, General Manager: Technical, Maintenance & Engineering, South African Express Airways, South Africa
08:45 – 09:45 Panel Discussion: Aircraft Maintenance Sector
Chairperson: Mr. Peter Mashaba

Panellists
  • Mr. Dean Khumalo, Executive Manager: MRO Operations, Denel Aviation, South Africa
  • Mr. Simon Segwabe, Senior Manager: Airworthiness, South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)
  • Mr. Jonas Sheelongo, General Manager: Technical & Operations, Air Namibia
09:45 – 10:15 Question & Answer Session From Delegates To The Panel
10:15 – 10:30 Networking – Coffee/ Tea Break
Session 6 General Aviation Sector
10:30 – 11:00 Presentation: "Guarding The Survival Of The General Aviation (GA) - What Does The Future Hold For GA?" by Mr. James Danga, Acting Flight Safety Standards Director (GM),  Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ)
11:00 – 12:00 Panel Discussion: General Aviation Sector
Chairperson: Mr. James Danga

Panellists
  • Mr. Steve Odendaal, Chief Pilot, DHL Aviation, South Africa
  • Ms. Cathy Teague, Manager: Part 135, South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)
  • Mr. Joshua Muhwati, General Manager, Northern Air Maintenance, Botswana
12:00 – 12:30 Question & Answer Session From Delegates To The Panel
12:30 – 13:30 Networking – Lunch Break
Session 7 Airports; Aviation Security & Air Traffic Services Sectors
13:30 – 14:00  



14:00 – 14:30



14:30 – 15:00
Airports Presentation: "How Safe Are SADC Regional Airports - Evolution Era?" by Mr. Bongani Maseko, Managing Director, Airports Company South Africa.

Aviation Security Presentation
: "New Proposed Standards For Hold Baggage Screening" Ms. June Crawford, Chief Executive Officer, Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa.

Air Traffic Services Presentation: "Comparing SADC Air Traffic Services With The Global Norms - How Does SADC Fare?" by Mr. Simon Segwabe, Executive, Aviation Safety Operations.
15:00 – 15:30 Question & Answer Session From Delegates To The Panel
15:30 – 15:45 Networking – Coffee/ Tea Break
Session 8 Conference Closing
15:45 – 15:50

15:50 – 16:00

16:00 – 16:10

16:10 – 16:20

16:20 – 16:30

16:30 – 16:45

16:45 – 16:55

16:55 – 17:05
Opening Remarks – Closing Session Chairperson - Mr. Obert Chakarisa,

Outcome Of Aviation Regulatory Authorities Session - Ms .Poppy Khoza

Outcome Of Air Operations Session - Mr. Chris Zweigenthal

Summary of SADC Safety Initiatives - Ms. Suzette Nieuwoudt

Outcome Of Aircraft Maintenance Session - Mr. Peter Mashaba

Outcome Of General Aviation Session - Mr. James Danga

Outcome Of Airports; AVSEC & ATS Session - Ms. June Crawford

Conference Report & Way Forward
17:05 – 17:15 Conference Closing & Vote Of Thanks