Regulatory

Philippines enters agreement with ICAO to enhance aviation sector

233
ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar and CAAP Director General Captain Manuel Antonio Tamayo during the signing of the Management Service Agreement (MSA). (Photo from CAAP)

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has signed a Management Service Agreement (MSA) with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) on October 17, 2023. The agreement was signed at a ceremony held at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka Hotel in Bangladesh.

The MSA was signed by CAAP Director General Captain Manuel Antonio Tamayo and ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar. The event was witnessed by Philippine Ambassador to Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives, Leo Tito L. Ausan, Jr.

The agreement aims to establish a collaborative framework between CAAP and ICAO. It will allow the CAAP to receive assistance from ICAO’s Capacity Development and Implementation Bureau to achieve higher strategic and compliance outcomes in various areas of aviation including safety, capacity and efficiency, security, environmental protection, and economic development.

ICAO is a specialized agency of the United Nations that focuses on the development of global air transportation and the harmonization of principles in air navigation.

Captain Tamayo expressed his confidence in the partnership, stating, “It is both an honor and privilege for CAAP to partner with the premier governmental organization for civil aviation that is the ICAO. Our mutual commitment to improvement of aviation service, and safety provides unyielding confidence in this partnership.”

The agreement will enable the Philippines to leverage ICAO’s resources, products, and services. ICAO employs subject matter experts and fully trained instructors who can assist the country in building its pool of aviation professionals, managing projects, and monitoring financial resources.

This partnership signifies a promising future for the Philippine aviation sector, with stakeholders expecting significant progress in the coming years.

Written by
Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Dirk is the founder and editor-in-chief of Aviation Updates Philippines (AUP), a platform dedicated to providing the latest news and insights on the aviation industry in the Philippines. With a strong passion for aviation and a background in computer engineering, he manages all aspects of AUP, from website development to content curation.

Leave a comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Newsletter

Featured Stories

Categories

Related Articles

Aviation Safety

CAAP grounds Pilipinas Space Aviation Academy after fatal Cessna crash

A Cessna 152 aircraft operated by Pilipinas Space Aviation Academy Inc. crashed...

Aviation Safety

Cebu runway overrun: What the final report on Korean Air flight 631 reveals

CAAP investigation concludes forward pitch control and 15cm runway edge impact led...

Regulatory

CAAP and FAA team up to combat illegal charter flights in PH

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) is strengthening its fight...

Aviation Safety

AirAsia Philippines enforces CAAP’s power bank safety regulations

AirAsia Philippines has announced the strict enforcement of new guidelines regarding power...