REPRESENTATIVES from 37 member states across Asia and the Pacific have convened in Cebu, philippines for the 59th Conference of Directors General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) at the Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort in Lapu-Lapu City.
In a statement, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CP) said the event will be from October 14-18 and is aimed at addressing aviation sector challenges and emerging trends.
The five-day conference organized by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CP) welcomed over 300 international stakeholders from the aviation industry and representatives from 15 international organisations.
These participants will discussed the urgent need for the aviation industry to evolve in response to global challenges, with a focus on environmental sustainability, operational efficiency, and social inclusivity.
The Philippines Department of Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista noted that the Asia-Pacific region has emerged as one of the fastest-growing aviation markets globally, now holding a 32 per cent share of global traffic.
'Projections indicate that by 2035, the region will become the world's largest aviation market, with over 3.5 billion passengers annually,' he said.
In response to these projections, the Philippines aims for an 'ambitious 87 percent increase in government investment in the aviation and airport sectors,' he said.
'As of August 2024, we have successfully completed 53 airport projects, a remarkable increase from just 17 in June 2022, further solidifying our dedication to building a resilient and modern aviation network that supports sustainable growth across the region,' Mr Bautista said.
In his speech, CP Director General Manuel Antonio Tamayo said that for many years, both the industry and the global community largely overlooked to prioritise the climate impact of air travel.
'Today, we know better. We are now in an era where sustainability has become a key focus,' he said.
'With challenges such as bird strikes due to growing wildlife populations and increased aircraft traffic, extreme weather events disrupting air operations, and the sector's contribution to global warming and greenhouse gas emissions,' Tamayo said, 'The need for environmentally responsible solutions is more urgent than ever.ULD ingestion
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In a statement, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CP) said the event will be from October 14-18 and is aimed at addressing aviation sector challenges and emerging trends.
The five-day conference organized by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CP) welcomed over 300 international stakeholders from the aviation industry and representatives from 15 international organisations.
These participants will discussed the urgent need for the aviation industry to evolve in response to global challenges, with a focus on environmental sustainability, operational efficiency, and social inclusivity.
The Philippines Department of Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista noted that the Asia-Pacific region has emerged as one of the fastest-growing aviation markets globally, now holding a 32 per cent share of global traffic.
'Projections indicate that by 2035, the region will become the world's largest aviation market, with over 3.5 billion passengers annually,' he said.
In response to these projections, the Philippines aims for an 'ambitious 87 percent increase in government investment in the aviation and airport sectors,' he said.
'As of August 2024, we have successfully completed 53 airport projects, a remarkable increase from just 17 in June 2022, further solidifying our dedication to building a resilient and modern aviation network that supports sustainable growth across the region,' Mr Bautista said.
In his speech, CP Director General Manuel Antonio Tamayo said that for many years, both the industry and the global community largely overlooked to prioritise the climate impact of air travel.
'Today, we know better. We are now in an era where sustainability has become a key focus,' he said.
'With challenges such as bird strikes due to growing wildlife populations and increased aircraft traffic, extreme weather events disrupting air operations, and the sector's contribution to global warming and greenhouse gas emissions,' Tamayo said, 'The need for environmentally responsible solutions is more urgent than ever.ULD ingestion
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