C.A.A.F

What C.A.A.F does

The Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji (CAAF) is the sole statutory regulatory authority for civil aviation in the Republic of Fiji, established under the Civil Aviation Act 1976 and the Civil Aviation (Reform) Act 1999. Headquartered in Namaka, Nadi, CAAF operates as a government state entity under the policy oversight of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism. Its mandate encompasses aircraft registration and airworthiness certification, personnel licensing for pilots, engineers, and air traffic controllers, air operator certification, aerodrome certification, air navigation services oversight, aviation security regulation, and RPAS/drone authorization, all aligned with ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices under the Chicago Convention.

CAAF's service portfolio is organized into functional units: Aircraft (registration, airworthiness, export certification, beacon registration); Airspace and Aerodromes (certification, ATS oversight, meteorology, search and rescue); Licensing and Certification (personnel, training institutions, foreign operators, maintenance organisations, ground handling, aviation security); and Safety and Security (State Safety Programme, SMS, dangerous goods, incident reporting via the FCAIR portal). Operational technology is limited to the ASPEQ Examination Portal for licensing examinations and standard web-based application forms; CAAF holds ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification and frames many of its regulatory standards on UK CAA Airworthiness Notices.

The business model is fee-based regulatory service delivery. Revenue is generated through published per-unit fees for certificates, licenses, exams, inspections, and approvals (e.g., $56.25 per Certificate of Registration, $0.31/kg of maximum takeoff weight for airworthiness certification, $41.63–$124.88 per CAAF exam sitting, $365.63/hour for RPAS commercial approval). The organization certifies 114 aircraft on the Fiji Register, 24 aerodromes, and approximately 20 air operators (10 domestic including Fiji Airways and Fiji Link; 10 foreign including Qantas, Air New Zealand, and Air Niugini), serving commercial airlines, charter operators, maintenance organizations, aviation training institutions, RPAS operators, and licensed aviation professionals. No publicly disclosed revenue, headcount, or funding figures are available.

Name

C.A.A.F

Legal name

Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji

Website

https://caaf.org.fj

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji (CAAF) is the sole statutory regulatory authority for civil aviation in Fiji, certifying aircraft, licensing aviation professionals, approving air operators and aerodromes, and enforcing ICAO-aligned safety and security standards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civil Aviation Regulation

NAICS

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (926150)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

National/State Examination Boards & Testing Agencies (EDADAFAA), Aircraft Inspection, Quality Assurance & Airworthiness (IA Prep) (EDAOAFAE)

Keywords

• Civil aviation regulation
• Aircraft certification
• Personnel licensing
• Aerodrome certification
• Air operator certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Nadi

HQ country

Fiji

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Regulatory Service Fees: CAAF generates revenue through fees charged for regulatory services including aircraft registration certificates, airworthiness certificates, operator certifications, personnel licensing examinations, and various inspection and approval services. Fee structures are published in their rates schedule.
2. Examination Fees: Revenue from conducting and administering aviation examinations for pilots, engineers, and air traffic controllers through ASPEQ exam portal. Fees vary by examination type and license category.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CAAF is the statutory regulatory authority for civil aviation in Fiji, providing aircraft registration, airworthiness certification, personnel licensing (pilots, engineers, air traffic controllers), aerodrome certification, air operator certification, maintenance organization approval, RPAS/drone authorization, and air navigation services oversight. Services are delivered through formal application processes, examinations administered via the ASPEQ Exam Portal, inspections, and certification issuance, with revenue generated through published regulatory service fees.

Product overview

CAAF is a regulatory authority, not a product company. It operates as a single unified regulatory framework providing aviation certification, licensing, and oversight services. The services include: Aircraft Registration and Airworthiness Certification (including flight manual approval, airworthiness directives, and export certificates); Personnel Licensing (pilots, engineers, air traffic controllers via ASPEQ exam portal); Aerodrome Certification and Air Navigation Services Oversight (ATM, CNS, meteorology, AIS, search and rescue); RPAS/Drone Authorization (commercial and recreational based on weight classifications); and various operator certifications (Air Operators, Maintenance Organisations, Ground Handling, Aviation Security, Training Institutions). Core regulatory processes are supported by online platforms including the ASPEQ Examination Portal and FCAIR confidential incident reporting system. All services operate under Fiji Air Navigation Regulations and align with ICAO standards.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aircraft Registration Services Registration and certification of aircraft on the Fiji Aircraft Register, including registration marks allocation, certificate of registration issuance, and maintenance of aircraft ownership records for aircraft owners and operators.
• Airworthiness Certification Certification that aircraft meet design, manufacture, maintenance, modification, repair and safety requirements under Fiji Air Navigation Regulations and CAAF Standards Documents, including flight manual approval and airworthiness directives.
• Personnel Licensing Licensing services for pilots (PPL, CPL, ATPL), aircraft engineers, air traffic controllers, flight information service officers, aeronautical station operators, and flight radiotelephony operators, including examination administration via the ASPEQ portal.
• Aerodrome Certification and Registration Certification and registration of aerodromes in Fiji including international and domestic airports, helicopter landing sites, and water landing sites, in compliance with ICAO Annex 14.
• Air Navigation Services Oversight Regulation of Air Traffic Management, Communication Navigation Surveillance, Aviation Meteorology, Aeronautical Information Service, Search and Rescue, and Procedures for Air Navigation and Charting.
• RPAS/Drone Authorization Authorization services for commercial and recreational Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems including weight-based classification (very small under 2kg, small 2-7kg, medium 7-25kg, large over 25kg) and operational permits.
• Air Operator Certification Certification of air operators conducting public transport operations in Fiji, including commercial transport in aeroplanes and helicopters, through Air Operator Certificates (AOC).
• Approved Maintenance Organisation Certification Certification of aircraft maintenance organisations under ANR145C standards for local and international maintenance providers performing maintenance and issuing certificates of release to service.
• Foreign Air Operator Certification Certification for foreign operators conducting air transport services to, from, or within Fiji under the Fiji Air Navigation Regulations, subject to regulatory oversight and frequency limitations.
• Ground Handling Service Provider Certification Certification under Fiji Civil Aviation Security Regulations for providers of ground handling services including cargo, catering, and passenger operations.
• Aviation Security Service Organisation Certification Certification of aviation security service organisations under Fiji Civil Aviation Security Regulations for entities providing aviation security services.
• Aviation Training Institution Certification Certification of aviation training institutions for pilot training, air traffic services, aircraft maintenance engineering, and associated aviation support services.
• ASPEQ Examination Portal Online examination registration portal for CAAF exams including flight crew licensing, engineering, and type rating examinations, used by aviation professionals requiring licensing examinations.
• Fiji Confidential Aviation Incident Report (FCAIR) Confidential reporting system for aviation incidents and safety concerns, available via online portal or form OR010.
• Export Airworthiness Certificate Certification for export of aircraft and components from Fiji, including conformity assessment and coordination with importing country authorities.
• Fit and Proper Person Assessment Assessment process for individuals applying for aviation documents, requiring identity verification, Fiji Police Force report, and demerits history from Fiji LTA and CAAF.
• Aerodrome Operator Certification Certification and registration approval for aerodrome operators under Civil Aviation (Reform) Act 1999 Section 10.
• Beacon Registration Free registration of emergency locator transmitters with CAAF coordination with Fiji Rescue Coordination Centre.

Quantifiable outcome

• 114 aircraft registered on the Fiji Aircraft Register
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAAF operates as Fiji's competent authority under the Chicago Convention, implementing ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) in national legislation. ICAO establishes global aviation standards that CAAF adopts and enforces.
• Fiji Airports LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFiji Airports Limited is the certified Air Traffic Service Provider and Aeronautical Information Service Provider in Fiji. CAAF certifies and regulates their operations including ATS, CNS, AIS, search and rescue, and meteorological services.
• Fiji Meteorological ServicescoreTechnology or IntegrationFiji Meteorological Services is the only certified organization to provide Aviation Meteorological Services within the Nadi FIR, pursuant to ICAO Annex 3 and ANR 145D. CAAF oversees their certification and compliance.
• Ministry of Civil Aviation and TourismcoreOthersThe Ministry provides policy direction and oversight for civil aviation matters. The Permanent Secretary for Civil Aviation is responsible for issuing overflight permits.
• UK CAA (Civil Aviation Authority)supportingTechnology or IntegrationCAAF has adopted UK CAA Airworthiness Notices as mandatory requirements in Fiji. Many Fiji regulatory frameworks are based on UK CAA standards documents, particularly for airworthiness and maintenance organization requirements.
• ASPEQsupportingTechnology or IntegrationASPEQ provides the examination management system (Aspeq Exam Portal) used by CAAF for administering aviation professional examinations for pilots, engineers, and air traffic controllers.
• Qantas Airline LimitedsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorForeign air operator certified by CAAF to provide scheduled air transport services to Fiji, subject to regulatory oversight and compliance with Fiji Air Navigation Regulations.
• Air New ZealandsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorForeign air operator certified by CAAF to provide scheduled air transport services to Fiji, operating under CAAF regulatory oversight.
• SIA Engineering Company LtdsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational approved maintenance organization based in Singapore certified by CAAF to provide maintenance services for Fiji-registered aircraft (Approval CAAF/012).
• Air New Zealand LtdsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational approved maintenance organization with locations in Auckland, Christchurch, and Wellington certified by CAAF to provide maintenance services for Fiji-registered aircraft (Approval CAAF/013).
• Qantas Airways LtdsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational approved maintenance organization with multiple Australian locations certified by CAAF to provide maintenance services for Fiji-registered aircraft (Approval CAAF/040).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Samoa Civil Aviation Authority: Samoa's national civil aviation regulator providing aircraft registration, personnel licensing, and aerodrome oversight. Comparable in scale, structure, and Pacific regional context to CAAF.
• Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand: New Zealand's national civil aviation regulator performing aircraft certification, personnel licensing, and operator oversight under ICAO SARPs. Closely comparable in mandate, structure, and Pacific regional context to CAAF.
• Civil Aviation Authority of Vanuatu: Vanuatu's national civil aviation regulator — another small Pacific island state aviation authority with a closely comparable mandate, scale, and ICAO-driven operating model.

Broad incumbents

• European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA): EASA is the pan-European civil aviation authority setting and enforcing certification, airworthiness, and licensing standards. Comparable regulatory scope though operating supranationally across EU member states.
• Civil Aviation Safety Authority (Australia): Australia's national aviation safety regulator. Comparable mandate and Pacific regional context to CAAF, but with significantly greater resources, scope, and operator base.
• Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore: Singapore's national aviation regulator overseeing a major regional aviation hub. Comparable regulatory functions (aircraft certification, personnel licensing, aerodrome oversight) though Singapore's scale and complexity far exceed CAAF's.
• Transport Canada Civil Aviation: Canada's national civil aviation regulator providing aircraft certification, personnel licensing, and operator oversight. Comparable mandate though vastly larger scope, fleet, and operator base than CAAF.
• Civil Aviation Authority of the United Kingdom: The UK CAA is the established national aviation regulator whose Airworthiness Notices and standards documents CAAF has directly adopted. Comparable regulatory functions but vastly larger scope and international footprint.

Others

• International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO): ICAO is the UN specialized agency that sets the international SARPs CAAF implements. Not a competitor but the upstream standards body whose framework defines CAAF's operating environment and which CAAF partners with directly.

Regional players

• Papua New Guinea Civil Aviation Authority: PNG's national civil aviation regulator — a regional Pacific peer operating ICAO SARPs across a larger and more geographically complex jurisdiction than CAAF.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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