The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) on Monday began its five-day technical mission to further improve its Air Traffic Management (ATM) and Aeronautical Information Services /Aeronautical Information Management (AIS/AIM) system.
The activity being conducted from July 17 to 21 is being supported by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
CAAP spokesman Eric Apolonio said the mission’s primary purpose is to conduct an analysis of the ATM and AIS regulatory structure, service delivery-level organization, operating environment and processes in the Philippines, and to provide recommendations on priority areas for consideration.
“The activity will involve the conduct of observations and recommendations in the form of discussions between the Philippines and the ICAO Asia Pacific Regional Office, and aimed to assist the Philippines in the implementation of Standards and Recommended Practices, Procedures for Air Navigation Services, and Regional Plans,” he said.
The participants included ICAO regional officer Shane Sumner, Air Traffic Management head Ying Weng Kit, and CAA Mongolia IT manager of aeronautical information service Erdenebaatar Davaasuren.
CAAP director general Capt. Manuel Antonio Tamayo encouraged the attendees, saying his agency has been constantly receiving guidance and support from ICAO, which enables us to further improve our regulatory structure and operational processes.”
“To my CAAP colleagues, remember that our primary objective is to conduct a comprehensive analysis of our ATM/AIS, and to identify priority areas, while ensuring the continuous improvement and enhancement of our services.”
The activity will also be attended by personnel from the CAAP Air Traffic Service (ATS) and Aerodrome and Air Navigation Service Safety Oversight Office. The ICAO Representatives will observe and provide recommendations on ATC operations and systems in the Manila Area Control, Approach Control, and Aerodrome Control facilities.
Apolonio said results of the mission will be used to help the Philippines improve its ATM and AIS systems and meet ICAO standards which will ultimately aid in ensuring the safety and efficiency of air traffic and air travel in the Philippines. Joel E. Zurbano