Joyce Aviation Group (JAG) has recently experienced layoffs due to a two-week delay in renewing its operational approval, a situation that the company’s CEO and managing director, Captain Tim Joyce, attributes to personal conflicts within the Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji (CAAF). Joyce confirmed that he has met with Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, who has promised to expedite a resolution to the matter.
In his statements, Joyce expressed that CAAF has not officially revoked JAG’s operational approval but has simply failed to renew it. He described the ongoing issues as seemingly stemming from a personality conflict involving certain CAAF officials and suggested possible misuse of power. Due to the financial impact of this delay, JAG has been forced to terminate several employees, stating, “We had to start terminating a lot of our staff… We’ve been down for two weeks with no movement forward.”
Despite the challenges, Joyce highlighted the support received from the company’s board and various stakeholders, which has helped during this difficult period. He emphasized the need for a thorough independent investigation into his allegations regarding CAAF, while also underscoring that the current licensing issue is unrelated to safety concerns.
Joyce reassured the public and stakeholders that the potential issues at hand are perceived as minor administrative oversights rather than anything posing a risk to safety. He noted that the authorities have not identified any safety-related concerns or unsafe practices related to their aircraft anywhere in the world.
As JAG navigates these challenges, the commitment from the Prime Minister and CAAF to find a solution brings hope for a swift resolution that could help stabilize the company and its workforce.
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