March 21, 2025

CAAP, FAA PINALAKAS ANG KOOPERASYON VS ILLEGAL CHARTER FLIGHTS

Nagsagawa ang Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), sa pakikipagtulungan ng U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), ng virtual briefing hinggil sa Illegal Charter Operations bilang pagsisikap na palakasin ang aviation safety at regulatory enforcement.

Dinaluhan ito ng 121 participants mula sa iba’t ibang CAAP airports at offices, kasama ang mga kinatawan mula sa National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Bureau of Immigration (BI), Bureau of Customs (BOC), Office for Transportation Security (OTS), at Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group.

Muling pinagtibay ng naturang sesyon ang dedikasyon nito sa pagpapalakas ng pagpapatupad ng regulasyon at pagpapataas ng kamalayan upang protektahan ang mga pasahero at panatilihin ang integridad ng aviation operations sa pamamagitan ng international collaboration.

Sinabi ng CAAP na inaasahan ang karagdagang pakikipag-ugnayan at mga inisyatibong pagsasanay bilang bahagi ng patuloy na partnership na ito.

“Illegal charter flights pose serious risks to passenger safety and security by operating without proper approval and oversight. To address this issue, CAAP and FAA collaborated to increase awareness and highlight the need for regulatory compliance,” saad ni CAAP Director General Retired Lt. Gen. Raul del Rosario.

Dagdag niya: “This collaboration with the FAA underscores our unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and legality of air transport operations in the Philippines. By providing aviation and law enforcement personnel with the necessary training and expertise, we can strengthen our ability to prevent illegal charter activities.” ARSENIO TAN