• The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines and the Federal Aviation Administration entered into a non-binding air navigation and implementation cooperation work plan
• The agreement was signed on November 25 during the 35th Asia/Pacific Air Navigation Planning and Implementation Regional Group Meeting in Thailand
• The signatories were CAAP director general Captain Manuel Antonio Tamayo and FAA Air Traffic Organization COO Timothy Arel
• The work plan aims to improve air navigation and safety through collaboration, non-sensitive data sharing, and resource exchange
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) entered into a non-binding air navigation and implementation cooperation work plan, aiming to strengthen collaboration in aviation safety and modernization.
CAAP Director General Captain Manuel Antonio Tamayo and FAA Air Traffic Organization COO Timothy Arel formalized the agreement on November 25, during the 35th Asia/Pacific Air Navigation Planning and Implementation Regional Group Meeting in Bangkok, Thailand.
The agreement provides a framework for both agencies to work together on improving air navigation systems and safety by sharing non-sensitive data and resources.
Key focus areas include the modernization of communication, navigation, and surveillance systems, automation infrastructure, air traffic flow management, and contingency planning. The potential privatization of airports and air traffic services were also part of the discussions.
“This (work plan) reflects our shared commitment to a safer, more efficient, and forward-thinking aviation industry,” Tamayo said in a statement.
The initiative highlights the Philippines’ active role in global aviation modernization, safety, and efficiency and demonstrates its commitment to leveraging international partnerships for domestic advancements, CAAP said.
Tamayo emphasized the agreement’s importance in “creating a safer and more innovative aviation industry.”
