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The Department of Transportation will draft a new civil aviation master plan for the development of airports in the country
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The updated civil aviation masterplan will be the result of a thorough study with latest forecasts to reflect future trends and development in the aviation sector, according to Transport Secretary Jaime Bautista
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DOTr Undersecretary for Aviation and Airports Roberto Lim said they have requested about P300 million as budget next year for the drafting of the master plan
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will draft a new civil aviation master plan for the development of airports in the country.
“The updated civil aviation masterplan will be the result of a thorough study with latest forecasts to reflect future trends and development in the aviation sector,” Transport Secretary Jaime Bautista said in a speech during the recent 2024 Aviation Summit hosted by the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines and Asian Business Aviation Association. He noted that the new master plan will be an update of the existing one drafted in 2006.
In a separate media interview, DOTr Undersecretary for Aviation and Airports Roberto Lim said they have requested about P300 million as budget next year for the drafting of the master plan.
In a separate interview with PortCalls, Lim said they will be tapping a third party for the drafting of the master plan, which he said will guide DOTr “on how to best develop in the long term all our airports.”
DOTr-attached agency Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) last February said the master plan includes the conduct of a review of the current state of civil aviation in the Philippines, including infrastructure, operations, regulatory framework, national and regional policy, and international standards.
Following this assessment, a benchmarking analysis will be conducted to compare it with those of other Association of Southeast Asian Nations member countries, as well as the best practices observed in the European Union.
Upon completion of the master plan, CAAP said it will ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable air transport in the Philippines aligned with international standards, while fostering inclusivity, economic growth, and comprehensive development.
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