Our vision, mission and institutional role guide how the Civil Aviation Authority of The Bahamas supports safe, secure and effective aviation throughout the archipelago.
Our Vision
The Vision of Civil Aviation Authority Bahamas is to be the world's finest civil aviation authority committed to servicing its archipelago.
Our Mission
Our mission is to facilitate the safe, secure, efficient, economically feasible and environmentally sensitive movement of domestic and international passengers and cargo by air to, through, within and beyond The Bahamas, an archipelagic state, by supporting the ongoing implementation of a world class regulatory regime which ensures the continuous development of appropriate laws, regulations, and orders, and the effective public notification of, compliance with and enforcement of such laws, regulations and orders.
All such activity is directed by best in class aviation professionals, guided by integrity, transparency, and proficiency, who are supported by best practices in management and administration.
About Us
The Civil Aviation Authority of The Bahamas is responsible for civil aviation safety and security oversight throughout the archipelago and carries out its regulatory responsibilities in accordance with the Civil Aviation Act.
As a Contracting Member State of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), The Bahamas works to maintain the Standards and Recommended Practices contained in the ICAO Annexes while continually strengthening its national civil aviation regulatory framework and oversight capabilities.
As the world of aviation continues to evolve, The Bahamas has made significant strides in the development of its civil aviation oversight system, including the historic transition from a Government Department to an independent Aviation Authority.
In 2011, The Bahamas became the first Caribbean country in ICAO's North American, Central American and Caribbean Region to successfully launch the State Safety Plan, a safety initiative instituted by the Council of ICAO. This represented an important milestone in the continued development of the country's aviation safety oversight framework.
The Authority continues to build on these achievements by strengthening the effective implementation of The Bahamas' civil aviation oversight system, enhancing regulatory and institutional capabilities, and supporting a safe, secure, efficient and sustainable aviation industry throughout the archipelago.
Guided by Professional Excellence
Our regulatory and administrative activities are supported by professional standards and principles that promote effective aviation oversight.
Integrity
Acting responsibly and consistently in the performance of our regulatory responsibilities.
Transparency
Supporting clear, accountable and effective regulatory decision-making.
Proficiency
Maintaining competent aviation professionals capable of delivering effective regulatory oversight.
Best Practices
Applying sound management and administrative practices to support the Authority's regulatory mission.
Supporting a Safe and Effective Aviation Industry
The Civil Aviation Authority of The Bahamas remains committed to strengthening aviation safety, security, regulatory oversight and institutional effectiveness throughout The Bahamas.