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AACTL POLICY

By Resolution Number 40/2017 the Government of Timor-Leste had established the National Civil Aviation Policy - “Growing Aviation to 2030: Providing Connectivity to Support Economic and Social Development”, drafted by an Inter-Ministerial Working Group through a collaborative, consensus-based approach. The Policy set out a vision for Timor-Leste to enjoy safe, secure and efficient air services through compliance with international safety and security standards, effective oversight of safety and security of civil aviation, continuing implementation of the Timor-Leste State Safety Programme, and proactive and cooperative participation in global and regional initiatives to improve the safety and security of civil aviation. The National Civil Policy provides a framework that allows aviation stakeholders to develop their plans with confidence taking into account the Government’s commitments. The Government of Timor-Leste, as ICAO Member State, shares the common understanding that safety and security must occupy first place in civil aviation policies. The Government recognize that culture of safety and security must be deeply integrated in all entities responsible for aviation infrastructure and service providers. Accordingly, under the National Aviation Policy the Safety and Security have been accorded the highest priority.

The Government is committed to strengthen the Civil Aviation Authority (AACTL) of Timor-Leste, the national entity responsible to ensure and manage the State’s Safety Oversight System ("function performed by a State to ensure that individuals and organizations performing an aviation activity comply with safety-related national laws and regulations.") for civil aviation, with the objectives to:
+Ensure that Timor-Leste is equipped to implement the Chicago Convention and associated international standards;
+ Maintain the highest level of safety and security; and
+ Guarantee the independence of the regulator from the service providers

The main objectives of the safety oversight function, the generic components of a national safety oversight system are:

- Monitoring of safety performance;
- Verifying compliance with applicable safety regulatory requirements;
- Safety regulatory auditing;
- Oversight of new or changed systems, operations, products or procedures;
- Publication of regulatory instructions or advisory material based on findings of oversight activities;
- Generation and maintenance of safety oversight records.

The AACTL policy follows the Government’s vision for Timor-Leste stipulated in National Aviation Policy that states that Timor-Leste is to be served by safe, secure and efficient air services that will serve the public interest through effective leadership, planning, regulation and efficient oversight.

  • To achieve or exceed Safety targets established in the State Safety Programme (SSP).
  • To be professional and competent.
  • To be a strong facilitator for planning and development of civil aviation
  • To be appropriately resourced.
  • Consistent implementation of statutory functions
  • Timely identification and implementation of solutions to significant aviation problems
  • Phases implementation of integrated safety management system into all aviation stakeholders
  • Working in co-operation and partnership with the aviation industry
  • To set up the appropriate organizational structure and staff positions
  • To implement civil aviation corrective action plan related ICAO USOAP audit findings
  • To prevent fatal accidents in the commercial air transport
  • To prevent hijacking and unlawful interference in civil aviation activities
  • To achieve and maintain aerodrome accident/incident ratio below 5 per 1000 aircraft movements in commercial air transport
  • To achieve the number of flight incidents ratio involving ATS Support 4 per 10,000 flights
  • To minimize delays in on-time departures
  • To improve the quality of service in air travel
  • Policy/Legislation/Regulations/Documents
  • Certification
  • Licensing
  • Authorization/Approval/Validation
  • Safety Analysis, Information and Promotion

    • Note : for the detail output, please look at Manual Book.
  • Sustainable safety and security civil aviation system
  • Economic development of the country
  • Improved mobility of people and goods
  • Dependable services in the field of civil aviation
  • Education in the field of civil aviation
  • Environmental sustainability
  • Assign top priority to safety
  • Have a ‘can do’ attitude in everything being undertaken
  • Be reliable and realistic
  • Work together to achieve success
  • Open, honest and transparent
  • Promote efficiency and regularity
  • Trust and respect their colleagues
  • Value everyone’s contribution
  • Enjoy what is being done