Fri, Jan 25, 2008
Says Plans Underway To Create Civil Aviation Authority
The downgrading by the FAA of the
Philippine aviation industry to "Category 2" status
has drawn calls from the country's government to revisit the rating
in 90 days.
Transportation Secretary Leandro Mendoza, appearing on a
government TV show called, "The Cabinet Speaks," added his voice to
a chorus urging passage of legislation creating a Philippine Civil
Aviation Authority. He was chosen just last week by President
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo as acting chief of the Air Transport
Office. Mendoza told the Philippine Daily Inquirer that seven of
the 10 items in the airworthiness category have already been
achieved.
What remains is training of pilots to international standards,
the computerization and integration of records including
information on pilots' credentials, and the hiring of qualified
inspectors to license pilots and check the airworthiness of
carriers.
Mondoza added that the arrival of the Airbus A380 has heightened
awareness of the need for better pilot training. He also says the
FAA has offered to send consultants to help craft the law creating
the Philippine CAA, and to provide technical advice in the
future.
Mendoza said that while safety was an issue, security was not.
He said that the ATO is on a par with international standards.
Although, if you're a passenger unsure about your pilot's
training or the quality of your aircraft's last inspection, the
threat of terrorism probably moves down to at least #2 on your list
of worries...
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