MANILA, Philippines — The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) opened a two-day safety summit on Thursday aimed at strengthening oversight across the nation's airports and air traffic systems.
Organized by the agency's Aerodrome and Air Navigation Services Safety Oversight Office (AANSOO), the inaugural gathering at the SMX Convention Center brings together aviation regulators, airport operators, and air navigation service providers.
"Through this initiative, AANSOO seeks to strengthen aviation safety oversight by promoting a proactive and collaborative approach, driving continuous improvement in its regulatory functions, establishing a common understanding of regulatory expectations, and fostering stronger cooperation between CAAP and its stakeholders in addressing safety concerns and implementing appropriate improvements," CAAP said.
The aviation regulator said participants would review safety audit findings, address operational challenges, and share best practices to ensure Philippine airspace complies with national regulations and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards.
The summit, which runs through Friday, follows recent facility updates introduced by the agency in August as part of a broader push to modernize aviation infrastructure and align domestic operations with international safety benchmarks.
Key discussion topics include:
• Aviation Regulatory Framework and Safety Oversight
• Air Navigation Oversight: Processes, Guidance, Corrective Actions, and Future Initiatives
• Aerodrome Certification, Registration, and Operational Authorization
• Safety Management, Aerodrome Standards, and Risk Mitigation
• Stakeholder Experiences and Industry Best Practices
• Collaborative Safety Dialogue and the Way Forward
The summit is attended by CAAP officials, service chiefs, area managers, airport managers, and safety officers, alongside representatives from government agencies, local government units, airport operators, and other aviation stakeholders.
