By el Amigo
PASAY CITY — Strengthening aviation safety supervision and improving coordination among industry stakeholders were the key objectives of the inaugural Aerodrome and Air Navigation Safety Summit organized by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP).
The two-day event, held November 12 to 13 at the SMX Convention Center, gathered regulators and aviation operators to discuss safety concerns, assess audit results and exchange best practices in airport and air navigation operations.
The discussions focused on common operational issues and the need to align regulatory expectations across the aviation industry to promote more consistent safety practices.
CAAP Director General Retired Lt. Gen. Raul L. Del Rosario said the country’s expanding aviation industry requires corresponding improvements in airport infrastructure, air navigation facilities and safety monitoring systems.
“As the Philippine aviation industry continues to grow, the demands on our airports, air navigation facilities, and safety oversight systems become increasingly complex,” Del Rosario said.
He pointed out the importance of ensuring that operational capabilities and regulatory oversight develop alongside the industry’s expansion.
CAAP said it would continue upgrading its regulatory capacity in accordance with the directives of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon.
The agency reiterated that its efforts are aimed at meeting Philippine and international aviation safety requirements while strengthening the country’s overall aviation oversight framework.
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