Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Authority

What Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Authority does

The Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Authority (TTCAA) is a statutory government authority established by the Civil Aviation Act, 2001 (Act 11 of 2001, amended by Act No. 17 of 2003) and headquartered in Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago. Its principal mandate is to regulate and administer a safe civil aviation system while ensuring Trinidad and Tobago discharges its obligations under international civil aviation agreements and treaties, particularly the Chicago Convention. The authority exercises statutory monopoly over civil aviation regulation within Trinidad and Tobago and operates the Piarco Flight Information Region as a 24-hour air navigation service provider.

TTCAA's core operations span four pillars: Air Navigation Services (including NOTAM administration, aeronautical charts, Eastern Caribbean eAIP products, and Aeronautical Information Management for the Eastern Caribbean); Safety Regulations and Personnel Licensing (flight crew, air traffic controllers, aircraft maintenance engineers, flight operations officers, UAS/drones, and aviation security); the Civil Aviation Training Centre (CATC, established 1963), which has produced over 2,000 Air Traffic Control professionals and operates as a TRAINAIR PLUS Silver Associate Member; and Corporate Services including Air Transport Economic Regulation. A wholly-owned subsidiary, Caribbean Air Navigation Services (CANAS), runs the e-commerce platform for online transactions. TTCAA achieved ICAO ANS Provider Certification on September 12, 2024, becoming only the second state in the Caribbean region to receive this designation.

The authority generates revenue through three streams: usage-based air navigation charges collected from commercial and private aircraft operators transiting T&T airspace; recurring licensing and permit fees (commercial air transport licences, journey permits, certifications); and tuition-based professional services revenue from CATC training programmes sold to local, regional, and international markets. Customers include commercial airlines (Air Canada is a named enterprise customer), general aviation operators, licensed aviation professionals, and aerodrome operators. Go-to-market is direct-to-stakeholder via the caa.gov.tt portal, in-person services at Piarco, and direct training delivery. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed; the authority recorded 23,897 international flights and 799 flights to Tobago in 2024, representing 13% and 17% year-over-year increases respectively.

Name

Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Authority

Legal name

Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Authority

Website

https://caa.gov.tt

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civil Aviation Regulation

NAICS

Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs (92612), Air Traffic Control (488111), Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (926150)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Transportation Regulators (Aviation, Maritime, Rail, Road) (BPAIAOAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Flight Operations Control & Dispatch (OCC/IOCC) (THABAIAA), Aircraft Inspection, Quality Assurance & Airworthiness (IA Prep) (EDAOAFAE)

Keywords

• Civil aviation regulation
• Air navigation services
• Aviation personnel licensing
• Aerodrome certification
• Aviation training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Piarco

HQ country

Trinidad & Tobago

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Air Navigation Charges: Fees collected from commercial and private aircraft operators for air navigation services, including charges for flights through Trinidad and Tobago airspace
2. Licenses and Permits: Revenue from issuing commercial air transport licenses, permits, journey permits, and various aviation certifications
3. Training Services: Civil Aviation Training Centre (CATC) offers technical, operational, and management programs to local, regional and international markets for tuition fees

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Authority (TTCAA) is a statutory regulatory body that administers civil aviation in Trinidad and Tobago under the Civil Aviation Act, 2001. It delivers air navigation services (including NOTAM administration, aeronautical charts, and eAIP products for the Eastern Caribbean), regulates aviation safety and security, issues licences and permits to aviation personnel and operators (including flight crew, air traffic controllers, aircraft maintenance engineers, drone/UAS operators, and aerodromes), and runs the Civil Aviation Training Centre (CATC) which provides technical, operational, and management training programmes regionally and internationally.

Product overview

The Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Authority operates a platform of aviation services centered around four core pillars: Air Navigation Services (including eAIP and NOTAM administration), Safety Regulations and Licensing (personnel licensing, aircraft certification, UAS/drones), the Civil Aviation Training Centre (CATC) offering technical and professional programmes, and Corporate Services including Air Transport Economic Regulation. The CATC serves as a regional training hub having produced over 2,000 Air Traffic Control professionals and holds TRAINAIR PLUS Silver Associate Member status. The Authority also provides an e-commerce platform for online payments and maintains strict aviation security protocols. The recent ANS Provider Certification from ICAO positions TTCAA as the second certified provider in the Caribbean region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Civil Aviation Training Centre (CATC): Aviation training center offering technical, operational and management programmes to local, regional and international markets. Established in 1963, it has produced over 2000 Air Traffic Control professionals.
• Piarco Flight Information Region

Products and services

• Civil Aviation Training Centre (CATC) Technical, operational, and management aviation training programmes delivered to local, regional, and international markets. Includes technical programmes, professional programmes, customised training solutions, e-learning, and facility rental. Established in 1963 and has produced over 2,000 Air Traffic Control professionals. Operates as a TRAINAIR PLUS Silver Associate Member.
• Air Navigation Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 13 percent increase in international flights from 2023 to 2024 (23,897 flights)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 September 2024ICAO provides the global framework and certification standards for civil aviation. TTCAA achieved ANS Provider Certification from ICAO, demonstrating compliance with international air navigation service standards. This partnership enables Trinidad and Tobago to serve as a certified air navigation services provider within the global aviation network.
• ICAO North American and Caribbean Civil Aviation Training Centres Working GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2024Regional coordination body comprising Directors of Civil Aviation Training Centres in North American and Caribbean regions, established to coordinate training initiatives, address training needs, and promote civil aviation development. Trinidad and Tobago hosted the 8th meeting in June 2024.
• Caribbean Air Navigation Services (CANAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCANAS is a subsidiary of TTCAA that operates the e-commerce platform and air navigation services. The partnership involves coordinated service delivery for aviation stakeholders utilizing the TTCAA network and Internet systems for online transactions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TrinidadCivil
• Facebookfacebook.com/CivilAvitationTraining

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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