Air Transport Air transport is a fast and reliable tool in the global economy. This kind of transportation generates high values in business and helps the overall development of any economy. Considering the popularity air transport gained in the last decades, nowadays this sector is reducing its environmental impact to allow a more sustainable connection. NTU implements a range of projects in civil aviation around the world in the technical, legal and institutional fields. We are working actively in aviation safety and security, airworthiness, ICAO audits, establishment of Civil Aviation Authorities and Directorates, procurement of civil aviation equipment and technical, organisational and managerial training of civil aviation professionals at all levels. Moreover, NTU offers aviation sector legal and regulatory framework review including air traffic management planning and development studies. We focus on air transport market liberalization and economic regulations. Establishment of Regulatory Framework and Agency for COMESA Unified Single Upper Airspace (2015-2016) COMESA Region African Development Bank The overall objective of the COMESA Airspace Integration Project was to develop a framework for formulation and harmonization of policies and regulations on safety, economic, environmental, regulatory agencies for the unified airspace for COMESA region. The purpose of NTU’s assignment was to support the COMESA States on the Establishment of Regulatory Framework and Agency for COMESA Unified Single Upper Space. Vanuatu Aviation Investment Project (VAIP) - Training Needs Assessment for Civil Aviation Authority of Vanuatu (2017) Vanuatu World Bank The overall objective of the Pacific Aviation Investment Program, which is the VAIP Project is part of, is to strengthen the efficiency and viability of the transport sector in the participating countries in recognition of the key role that transport plays for the economic and social development of each country. The specific objective of project is to provide safe and secure air transport operations and environmentally sustainable and efficient airports operation in the country. The purpose of the NTU’s assignment was to support the Aviation Sector Reform and Training for strengthening the Civil Aviation Authority of Vanuatu (CAAV), the Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Utilities (MIPU) and other line ministries’ technical capacity through targeted technical assistance and institutional capacity and dedicated training actions. Technical assistance for the implementation of the legal and regulatory framework in the aviation sector (2013-2016) Moldova European Commission The overall objective of the project was to improve air transport safety and security in Moldova and the region. The specific objective of the project was to support the adoption and implementation of a legal and regulatory framework for the aviation sector in Moldova in accordance with the terms agreed in the EU – Moldova Common Aviation Area (EU-MD CAA) Agreement. The purpose of the technical assistance provided by NTU’s was to support the Civil Aviation Authorities of Moldova in transposing the EU aviation legislation into a harmonised national regulatory framework for the aviation sector as well as strengthening of the administrative and technical capacity of the Moldovan civil aviation authorities in implementation of the newly developed regulations. Technical Assistance Support to the Zambian Aviation Sector (2011-2015) Zambia European Commission The overall objective of this project was to improve Zambia's compliance capability with the international aviation standards in aviation safety, security and economic oversight. NTU supported the achievement of the specific objective of the project that was to strengthen the institutional capacity of the Civil Aviation Regulator and ensuring a safe and secure aviation environment through good governance, implementation of international civil aviation standards and, where appropriate, harmonisation with EU standards. Technical Support to the Jordan Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (2010-2011) Jordan European Commission The overall objective of the project was to strengthen Jordan’s Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC) regulatory and oversight capacity in order to enhance the safety and security environment in the aviation sector. The purpose of NTU’s assignment was to provide technical support to CARC in order to improve the legislation and meet a number of requirements in the aviation sector according to EC best practices. Technical Assistance to the Turkish DGCA for preparation of Aviation Sector Strategy Document (2010) Turkey European Commission The overall objective of the project was to support Turkey’s effort to further develop its civil aviation and airport infrastructure and facilitate the pace of legal alignment with EU and its implementation in air transport sector. The purpose of the NTU’s assignment was to support the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in establishing a strategy for air transport sector development and alignment of the civil aviation legislation and a supportive Action Plan to assist the implementation process. Follow up and support to the "Roadmap to Safety" (2008-2009) Indonesia European Commission The overall objective of the project was to assist the Indonesian authorities in reaching international safety standards in the civil aviation sector. The prupose of the NTU’s assignment was to strengthen the Indonesian Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) capacities and provide support in implementing effectively the Guidelines agreed in the Bandung conference. Support to the preparation of the project "Transport safety and security in the NIS" (2007-2009) EC neighbouring countries and Central Asian countries European Commission The overall objective of the project was to improve the transport safety and security in TRACECA countries and strengthen the relations of the countries in Central Asia in the field of civil aviation aiming at integrating neighboring countries into Pan-European aviation structures. 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