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This data needs to be verified by a verification body and is submitted in the form of an emissions report to the state, where the state conducts an order of magnitude check of the verified emissions reports to be submitted through the CORSIA Central Registry (CCR) as per ICAO implementation timelines.

Note: As part of the long-term global aspirational goals (LTAG), Resolution A41-21, the 41st ICAO General Assembly agreed on net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 in support of the UNFCCC Paris Agreement’s temperature goal. This is a collective goal that does not attribute any obligations or commitments in the form of emissions reduction goals to individual states. a) Number of Hours Flown Per Operation Type In Table 11, aircraft movement statistics are presented in relation to operational types. As an important part of flight readiness, flying hours are often used as a measure of experience or cumulative exposure to risk. When pilots have insufficient flying hours, their proficiency is reduced, and accidents are more likely to occur. It is evident from the statistics below that the number of hours flown between 2021/22 and 2022/23 has increased by approximately 50%.

5.4 THE STATE OF AVIATION SAFETY 5.4.1 AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS This part of the report provides an assessment of aircraft accidents, incidents and investigations that occurred in the Republic of South Africa during the financial year ending 31 March 2023. The report further presents performance regarding completed investigation reports as well as the safety performance of aviation operations, including the issued safety recommendations that identify areas that may require attention and/or interventions from operators, maintenance organisations, design organisations, manufacturing organisations and regulators responsible for oversight functions.

Total Number of Accidents Recorded for the Period April to March 2022/23 FY

Estimated Hrs Flown for the Period April to March 2022/23 FY

Total Number of Accidents Recorded for the Period April to March 2021/22 FY

Type of Aircraft Operations

Estimated Hrs Flown for the Period April to March 2021/22 FY

Airline and Other Commercial

177 760

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307 090

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Type Certified and General Aviation Recreational

159 455

84

215 440

70

87 108

62

112 440

43

Total Combined Hours

424 323

147

634 970

113

Table 11: Hours Flown Per Type of Operations for 2012/22 and 2022/23 FY

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