CAAS inks MOUs to deliver training in Africa, Latin America

Singapore

THE Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has signed new training memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with the Agency for Air Navigation Safety in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA) and the Central American Corporation for Air Navigation Services (COCESNA).

Under the MOUs, CAAS will provide aviation training in air traffic management and safety at the ASECNA and COCESNA's training academies. The training programmes, based on international aviation standards and industry best practices, will address competency gaps in these regions.

In addition, the MOU facilitates mutual sharing of aviation knowledge.

Kevin Shum, director-general of CAAS, said: "Civil aviation in Africa and Latin America is growing strongly. Both regions will need to attract and train more aviation personnel to support the rapid growth in their regions."

The director-general of ASECNA, Amadou Ousmane Guitteye, added: "The MOU between CAAS and ASECNA will have positive impact for both parties. For ASECNA, apart from satisfying our own needs, the MOU will help member states and even non-member states gain access to quality training at a lower cost than having to travel to Singapore for training."

Meanwhile, executive president of COCESNA, Jorge Antonio Vargas Araya, highlighted: "For COCESNA, the signing of the MOU brings to our professional and technical staff the opportunity to develop capabilities and abilities in accordance with the best practices worldwide in the aviation sector, and also enables the Singapore Aviation Academy, through their training programmes, to take a regional approach towards fulfilling the needs and requirements of all ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) member states."

The MOUs were signed on the sidelines of the Singapore Airshow on Feb 17.