The National Civil Aviation Development Forum (NCADF) was launched by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Paschal Donohoe on 1st February 2016. The establishment of the Forum is one of the specific actions contained in the National Aviation Policy for Ireland which was published in August 2015 following an extensive consultation process which commenced back in December 2012.
The launch of the Forum confirms the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport policy position to “enhance arrangements for consulting with the industry on the development of national policy and on influencing the development of EU and international policy affecting aviation in Ireland.”
The Terms of Reference of the Forum and details of the Work Programme for 2016-2017 are available below.
National Civil Aviation Development Forum Terms of Reference
The idea for the Forum arose out of the consultation process leading to the development of
the National Aviation Policy (NAP). That process was inaugurated at an open meeting
hosted by the IAA in December 2012, attended by more than 400 stakeholders representing
numerous interests in the Irish aviation sector.
National Civil Aviation Development Forum (NCADF) Work Programme for 2016-2017
The work programme summarises the main objectives and expected deliverables of the NCADF in the period 2016-2017.
NCADF Report to the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport and Government 2016
The report of the NCADF below contains proposals to the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport and Government to advance action in support of the National Aviation Policy for Ireland. The NCADF comprising senior representatives of the aviation industry, mainly at Chief Executive-level, and of a number of Government Departments and Agencies has developed a series of recommended actions with a view to making Ireland the most competitive country for aviation globally. The recommended actions span four discrete aspects of aviation namely (1) the Regulatory Framework; (2) Aircraft Leasing and Finance; (3) Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul and related enterprises; and (4) Aviation Training, Skills and Education. Working Groups developed Position Papers on each of the four subs-sectors that provide further rationale behind the recommended actions and are published below.
In January 2017 the Government noted the report and the recommended actions of the NCADF and endorsed the continuation of the collabrative approach of the Forum. As the majority of the proposals span a number of strands of Government policy the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport has subsequently engaged further with those departments identiifed in the report.
Report of the National Civil Aviation Development Forum Proposals to the Minister and Government to advance action in support of the National Aviation Policy for Ireland
The National Civil Aviation Development Forum comprising senior representatives of the
aviation industry, mainly at Chief Executive-level, and a number of Government
Departments and Agencies has developed a series of recommended actions with a view to
making Ireland the most competitive country for aviation globally.
Leasing and Finance Working Group Position Paper
Ireland has been the global leader in aircraft leasing since the founding of the industry in the
1970s.
Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul and related enterprises Working Group Position Paper
There is considerable opportunity for growth in the MRO sector, with the global aircraft fleet projected to double in the next 20 years.
Regulatory Framework Working Group Position Paper
With the objective of improving the competitiveness of Irish aviation, report back to NCADF Steering Committee with recommendations for approval re the regulatory framework in which the aviation sector operates.
Training, Skills and Education Working Group Position Paper
Ireland is ideally placed to leverage its unique position in the aviation industry by creating a pilot training infrastructure that imports jobs and investment from EU and global locations.
NCADF Report on progress of the National Aviation Policy
The 1st report of the NCADF on the progress of the National Aviation Policy Action Plan published 2 November 2016.
Steering Committee and Working Groups Meetings
Minutes of 2nd meeting of Steering Committee
Date: Friday 9 September 2016
Minutes of 3rd meeting of Steering Committee
Date: Friday 25 November 2016
National Civil Aviation Development Forum Terms of Reference
The idea for the Forum arose out of the consultation process leading to the development of
the National Aviation Policy (NAP). That process was inaugurated at an open meeting
hosted by the IAA in December 2012, attended by more than 400 stakeholders representing
numerous interests in the Irish aviation sector.
National Civil Aviation Development Forum (NCADF) Work Programme for 2016-2017
The work programme summarises the main objectives and expected deliverables of the NCADF in the period 2016-2017.
Progress report to the national civil aviation development forum on the national aviation policy action plan
The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (DTTAS) published the National Aviation Policy (NAP) for Ireland in August 2015 following an extensive consultation process which began in December 2012. The consultation process involved participants within the aviation industry and from across various associated sectors.
Minutes of 3rd meeting of Steering Committee
Date: Friday 25 November 2016
Progress report to the national civil aviation development forum on the national aviation policy action plan
The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (DTTAS) published the National Aviation Policy (NAP) for Ireland in August 2015 following an extensive consultation process which began in December 2012. The consultation process involved participants within the aviation industry and from across various associated sectors.
Report of the National Civil Aviation Development Forum Proposals to the Minister and Government to advance action in support of the National Aviation Policy for Ireland
The National Civil Aviation Development Forum comprising senior representatives of the
aviation industry, mainly at Chief Executive-level, and a number of Government
Departments and Agencies has developed a series of recommended actions with a view to
making Ireland the most competitive country for aviation globally.
Leasing and Finance Working Group Position Paper
Ireland has been the global leader in aircraft leasing since the founding of the industry in the
1970s.
National Civil Aviation Development Forum (NCADF) Work Programme for 2016-2017
The work programme summarises the main objectives and expected deliverables of the NCADF in the period 2016-2017.
Training, Skills and Education Sub-Group – Growing Pilot Training in Ireland Position Summary
Ireland is ideally placed to leverage its unique position in the aviation industry by creating a pilot training infrastructure that imports jobs and investment from EU and global locations.
Economic Evaluation of the Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Sector in Ireland
This report was prepared for the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport by Indecon International Economic Consultants, and represents an independent economic evaluation of the Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) and related enterprise sector in Ireland.
Letter re: Independent review of the aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) sector in Ireland
The Government response to the NCADF Recommended Actions (October 2017) relating to aircraft MRO, clearly recognised the need for an independent review of the state of play of MRO in Ireland and an examination of the challenges and opportunities facing the sector.
Update 1 November 2017
The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (DTTAS) has concluded its engagement cross various Government Departments on foot of the proposals contained in the report of the NCADF (2016) to advance action in support of the National Aviation Policy for Ireland. The DTTAS response of Government to those proposals, with supporting summary documentation, is now published below.
Report of the National Civil Aviation Development Forum Proposals to the Minister and Government to advance action in support of the National Aviation Policy for Ireland
The National Civil Aviation Development Forum comprising senior representatives of the
aviation industry, mainly at Chief Executive-level, and a number of Government
Departments and Agencies has developed a series of recommended actions with a view to
making Ireland the most competitive country for aviation globally.
DTTAS Report to the NCADF Steering Committee on Government Departments’ responses to NCADF Report Recommended Actions
The NCADF Report was brought to Government by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport on 31 January 2017.
Summary of Report on Government Departments’ responses to Forum Recommendations
Working Groups within the NCADF developed Position Papers and a series of recommended actions spanning four discrete aspects of aviation.
Summary Status of Recommended Actions for Regulatory Framework
The Recommended Actions for Regulatory Framework for Aviation.
Summary Status of Recommended Actions for Aircraft Leasing and Finance
The Recommended Actions for Aircraft Leasing and Finance Working Group.
Summary Status of Recommended Actions for Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul & related enterprises
The Recommended Actions for Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) and related enterprises Working Group.
Summary Status of Recommended Actions for Training, Skills and Education
The Recommended Actions for Training, Skills and Education Working Group.
Update 30 May 2019
The Economic Evaluation of the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Sector in Ireland, prepared by Indecon for the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport on behalf of the NCADF published 30 May 2019.
Economic Evaluation of the Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Sector in Ireland
This report was prepared for the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport by Indecon International Economic Consultants, and represents an independent economic evaluation of the Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) and related enterprise sector in Ireland.
Letter re: Independent review of the aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) sector in Ireland
The Government response to the NCADF Recommended Actions (October 2017) relating to aircraft MRO, clearly recognised the need for an independent review of the state of play of MRO in Ireland and an examination of the challenges and opportunities facing the sector.
