The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is holding a technical mission in the country on Air Traffic Management (ATM), the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) disclosed on Monday, July 17.
CAAP Director General Manuel Antonio Tamayo said the training sessions will run from July 17 to 21 and will also include Aeronautical Information Services/Aeronautical Information Management (AIS/AIM).
"The primary purpose of the mission is to conduct an analysis of the ATM and AIS regulatory structure, service delivery-level organization, operating environment and processes in the Philippines, and to provide recommendations on priority areas for consideration by CAAP," said Tamayo.
He said the activities will also involve the conduct of observations and recommendations in the form of discussions between the Philippines and the ICAO APAC Regional Office.
"This is also aimed at assisting the Philippines in the implementation of ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPS), Procedures for Air Navigation Services (PANS), and Regional Plans," he said.
The week-long activity will be attended by personnel from the CAAP Air Traffic Service (ATS) and Aerodrome and Air Navigation Service Safety Oversight Office (AANSOO).
The ICAO representatives will observe and provide recommendations on ATC operations and systems in the Manila Area Control, Approach Control, and Aerodrome Control facilities.
The results of the mission will be used to help the Philippines improve its ATM and AIS systems and meet ICAO standards which will ultimately aid in ensuring the safety and efficiency of air traffic and air travel in the Philippines.