of Deregulation of airport services What the Minister has widely advertised federico starzenegger He encountered operational limitations that were not considered by libertarian management.
After starting the competition and making the requirements as flexible as possible for new domestic and foreign players to enter the business, the management of Javier Millay forced to issue regulations aimed at Limit the number of companies We can provide ramp services, aircraft handling on the ground, and loading and unloading of baggage.
through Resolution 51/25he ORSNA (Regulatory Authority of the National Airport System) has approved a new regulatory scheme that air terminal operators must apply to define how many ramp services can be provided at each location, based on the available infrastructure and operational space.
As such, libertarian management recognizes that: Not all lamp service companies Those that are enabled in the domestic market will be able to operate at selected airports.
What was originally proposed was “Deregulated and free competitive business”is now an activity limited by the operational and security capabilities of each airport.
Until 1994, Monopoly on handling services was in the hands of the state Intercharge. From the same year, former Minister of Economy Sunday Cavallo Since then, airlines have been able to provide ramp services themselves. argentina airlines, american airlines And recently fly bondi They set up their own company to provide lamp services.
After the change of command in December 2023, Millais and Sturzenegger will “Open Sky” Through the revision of aviation laws and the complete deregulation of airport services.
In the new rules of the game, in addition to airlines, Any company that meets your technical and economic requirements Enables entry into the handling service business.
Thus, in recent months, National Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC) In addition to the four companies already in the sector, nine other private companies were also given the new operator label.
The following players are included in the new player list: MNZS SA (Local subsidiary of Menzies Aviation Group); Global Protection Services SA; flysec; air class cargo; Handyway Cargo SA; Escarum Investment SA; Acciona Servicios Argentina SA; Jet handling FBO SA and Swissport Argentina SA.
Most companies contracted to operate in airport terminals with the highest number of flights and passengers.
limited competition
ORSNA justified the new regulation by arguing that “objective standards are needed that establish the basis and principles that airport operators must adhere to when selecting ramp service providers at airports where the demand of potential applicants exceeds the capacity of space and resources.”
“This measure emphasizes regulatory actors; Feasibility of airport operation, driving safety, free competition and market access;Focus on establishing efficient and quality operational airport and ramp services and encourage the participation of as many providers as possible; ”
Air terminal operator (argentina airport, london supply and local airport organizations) should initiate the following process: Choices and restrictions Ramp service providers “if the number of applicants providing these services exceeds the airport’s delivery capacity or results in operational inefficiency, and if the large number of suppliers significantly increases the risk of aircraft on the apron and affects the safety of operations.”
As a preliminary step in the handling company selection process, the airport operator or concessionaire must: “Feasibility study” Defines the maximum number of providers an airport can support in an effective, efficient and safe manner.
Regulatory scheme – designed by the governing governing body Facundo Real- The law states that airport operators “must provide access to their infrastructure to as many ramp service providers as possible, provided that there is sufficient capacity and such access does not affect the planned development of the airport.”
In addition, “During the selection process, free competition, prohibition of discrimination and market access”.
conditional selection
One point where noise can be expected is in the hands of the user. airport operator You may select a handling company by considering the following variables: committed investment, operational ability, market experiencethe number of terminals they operate, and all other documentation evidencing their mission to enter to provide ramp services. ”
Regarding the resolution of disputes that may arise, the regulations identify three types of cases:
- Issues related to the regulation, supervision, and licensing of services or the impact on operational safety must be resolved before the National Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC).
- In the event of any dispute arising in connection with the issuance of an “official license” for airport operations and ramp services, the authority that must intervene is the Under-Secretary of Air Transport.
- ORSNA is also responsible for resolving any disputes related to the selection process or commercial relationships with airport operators.
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