ICAO Civil Aviation Authority Senior and Middle Managers Training Course: Managing Compliance of ICAO SARPs (CAA SMMTC: MCIS), Kathmandu, Nepal, 1-5 October 2018. For the second time in the APAC Region, Civil Aviation Authority Senior and Middle Managers Training Course: Managing Compliance of ICAO SARPs (CAA SMMTC: MCIS) was held in Kathmandu, Nepal, from 1 to 5 October 2018. Training Course was delivered by Lead Instructor on safety and one on security from ICAO Regional Office Asia and Pacific Region. This course was attended by 19 participants of which the majority was from Nepal and others from Bhutan, India and Sri Lanka.
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The Sixth Meeting of the Air Traffic Management Sub-Group (ATM/SG/6) of the APANPIRG is taking place in Hong Kong, China from 30 July - 03 August 2018.
The Sixth Meeting of the Air Traffic Management Sub-Group (ATM/SG/6) of the APANPIRG is taking place in Hong Kong, China from 30 July - 03 August 2018, with the gracious support of our host, the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department (HK CAD). More than 30 States, Administrations and International Organisations are attending. The main focus of the meeting is on regional policy and standards development in the Air Traffic Services (ATS), Aeronautical Information Management (AIM), Search and Rescue (SAR), Civil/Military Cooperation, airspace organization and management, modernization of ATM systems, ATM coordination meetings, ATS route development and ATM contingency planning.Click for more information: https://www.icao.int/APAC/Meetings/Pages/2018-ATM-SG6.aspx  |
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of Safety Issues Training Course, The course was held at the ICAO Asia and Pacific Regional Office in Bangkok, Thailand, from 23 to 26 July 2018.
To assist its member States' civil aviation regulators to improve their safety oversight systems in the area of lowest implementation, based on the ICAO safety audit information, the ICAO COSCAP South East Asia regional technical cooperation programme for safety organised the first-time ever delivery of the new Resolution of Safety Issues Training Course developed by the Singapore Aviation Academy. The course was held at the ICAO Asia and Pacific Regional Office in Bangkok, Thailand, from 23 to 26 July 2018 and was reported by the participants during the closing to have been very beneficial to meet their learning needs in the subject matter. The States appreciated that COSCAP-SEA had prioritized this new SAA course on Resolution of Safety Issues. 
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The Twenty Second Meeting of the Communications/Navigation and Surveillance Sub-group (CNS SG/22) of APANPIRG is being held at the APAC Regional Office Bangkok from 16 to 20 July 2018.
The Twenty Second Meeting of the Communications/Navigation and Surveillance Sub-group (CNS SG/22) of APANPIRG is being held at the APAC Regional Office Bangkok from 16 to 20 July 2018 with 105 participants from 28 States/Administrations from Australia, Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong China, Macao China, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kiribati, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, New Zealand, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tonga, USA, Viet Nam, IATA, ICCAIA and a representatives from aviation industry.
Main objectives of the meeting are to share information and discuss on the common concerns regarding regional CNS/ATM system planning and implementation. Significant events and progress achieved in the various CNS areas since the last meeting of the Sub-group provide good materials for discussions and result in a number of Conclusions and Decisions some of which will be further considered by APANPIRG/29 in September 2019.
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The Second Meeting of System Wide Information Management (SWIM) Task Force was held in Bangkok, Thailand, 09 - 12 April 2018.
The Second Meeting of System Wide Information Management (SWIM) Task Force was held in Bangkok, Thailand, 09 - 12 April 2018 Law Course presented by ICAO Global Aviation Training Office (GAT) was held at the ICAO APAC Regional Office in Bangkok, Thailand from 26 February to 2 March 2018. 30 participants comprising legal officers, strategic planning officers, fight standards officers and relevant aviation personnel from 8 States/ Administrations participated. |
The International Air Law Course presented by ICAO Global Aviation Training Office (GAT) was held at the ICAO APAC Regional Office in Bangkok, Thailand from 26 February to 2 March 2018.
The International Air Law Course presented by ICAO Global Aviation Training Office (GAT) was held at the ICAO APAC Regional Office in Bangkok, Thailand from 26 February to 2 March 2018. 30 participants comprising legal officers, strategic planning officers, fight standards officers and relevant aviation personnel from 8 States/ Administrations participated.
The course enabled the participants, representing Civil Aviation Authorities/Administrations, Airports, and Air Navigation Service Providers to support their organization to comply with relevant international air law instruments and provisions, through the application of appropriate knowledge and advocacy. Training was conducted by Mr. Artur Eberg and Mr. Silverio Espinola, two versatile professionals in international air law on civil aviation. Mr. Arun Mishra, Regional Director of the APAC Regional Office awarded the certificates to the course participants.
ICAO Global Aviation Training Office (GAT) aims to establish coordinated, effective and efficient mechanisms to support the development of human resources in aviation for the Member States and the industry. For further information about ICAO GAT training, please visit
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ICAO COSCAP Workshop on Cabin Crew Competency-based Training (16-20 October 2017, Bangkok, Thailand)
ICAO COSCAP project, with the assistance of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore presented the second training course, conducted in consecutive weeks for Cabin Safety personnel under the 2017 Training Programme. A limited number of seats were allocated to the Member States of COSCAP-South Asia and COSCAP-North Asia in this training activity as well. The activity, presented in the form of a workshop, ‘ICAO Workshop on Cabin Crew Competency-based Training’ was held at the ICAO APAC Regional Office in Bangkok, Thailand from 16 to 20 October 2017. There were 30 participants (State cabin safety inspectors, cabin safety specialists, cabin crew licensing officers, cabin safety rulemaking officers, airline cabin crew training managers and cabin safety managers and other aviation personnel) from 10 States/ Administrations.
The workshop focused on the State personnel responsible for the approval and oversight of cabin crew training programmes developed by operators or training organizations, as well as personnel responsible for the development and implementation of an operator’s cabin crew training programme. It gave a general overview of ICAO requirements related to cabin safety and cabin crew training and delivered knowledge on the development and implementation of competency-based cabin crew training programmes as well as the key components of it such as approval of training devices, cabin crew instructor competencies and qualifications. It was conducted by Mr. Allan Tang, Principal Training Specialist from the Singapore Aviation Academy.
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ICAO COSCAP Investigation of Cabin Safety Aspects in Accidents and Incidents (9-13 October 2017, Bangkok, Thailand)
ICAO COSCAP project, with the assistance of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore presented two training courses for Cabin Safety personnel under its 2017 Work Programme. A limited number of seats were allocated to the Member States of COSCAP-South Asia and COSCAP-North Asia in this training activity as well. The first course, ‘Investigation of Cabin Safety Aspects in Accidents and Incidents’ was held at the ICAO APAC Regional Office in Bangkok, Thailand from 9 to 13 October 2017. There were 23 participants (Accident investigators, cabin safety specialists, civil aviation safety inspectors, airline safety managers, and other aviation personnel) from 7 States/ Administrations participated.
The training course was intended to develop competencies of persons involved in investigating cabin safety aspects of occurrences, including survival factors in accidents. It also provided general knowledge on ICAO provisions relevant to cabin safety and security contained in the ICAO Annexes along with cabin crew competency-based training concepts, human performance and associated guidance material. Training was conducted by Mr. Allan Tang, Principal Training Specialist from the Singapore Aviation Academy.
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ICAO COSCAP SEA - Fundamental of Personnel Licensing (15-19 May 2017, Bangkok, Thailand) ICAO COSCAP-SEA project and Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore presented the 2017 Training Programme for Government Safety Inspectors with four courses in the initial phase of the training programme. The
fourth course "Fundamental of Personnel Licensing" was held at the ICAO APAC Regional Office in Bangkok, Thailand from 15 to 19 May 2017. The course was attended by 30 participants from 10 States/ Administrations. The training covered the fundamental knowledge as well as case studies related to licensing issues encountered by the Personnel Licensing Officers and Inspectors. The course was conducted by Mr. Allan Tang (Principal Training Specialist, Singapore Aviation Academy). All documents are available at:
http://www.icao.int/APAC/Meetings/Pages/2017-PEL.aspx
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ICAO COSCAP SEA - Air Operator Certification and Surveillance Seminar for Flight Operations Inspectors (13-17 March 2017, Bangkok, Thailand)
ICAO COSCAP-SEA project and Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore presented the 2017 Training Programme for Government Safety Inspectors with four courses in the initial phase of the training programme. The third course "Air Operator Certification and Surveillance Seminar for Flight Operations Inspectors" was held at the ICAO APAC Regional Office in Bangkok, Thailand from 13 to 17 March 2017. The course was attended by 38 participants from 8 States/ Administrations. The training covered the guidelines and knowledge needed for certificating air operators using relevant ICAO Manuals and SARPs. The course was conducted by Mr. Allan Tang (Principal Training Specialist, Singapore Aviation Academy). All documents are available at:
http://www.icao.int/APAC/Meetings/Pages/2017-AOC-SFOI.aspx  |
ICAO COSCAP SEA - AIR OPERATOR CERTIFICATION AND SURVEILLANCE SEMINAR FOR AIRWORTHINESS INSPECTORS (20-24 FEBRUARY 2017, BANGKOK, THAILAND)
ICAO COSCAP-SEA project and Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore presented the 2017 Training Programme for Government Safety Inspectors with four courses in the initial phase of the training programme. The second course "Air Operator Certification and Surveillance Seminar for Airworthiness Inspectors" was held at the ICAO APAC Regional Office in Bangkok, Thailand from 20 to 24 February 2017. The course was attended by 23 participants from 9 States/ Administrations. The training covered the guidelines and knowledge needed for certificating maintenance organizations and air operators using relevant ICAO Manuals and SARPs. The course was conducted by Mr. Michael Pang (Head of School of Aviation Safety and Security, Singapore Aviation Academy). All documents are available at:
http://www.icao.int/APAC/Meetings/Pages/2017-AOC-SAI.aspx
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ICAO COSCAP SEA - AUDITING TECHNIQUES AND PRACTICES FOR AVIATION REGULATORS (6-10 FEBRUARY 2017, BANGKOK, THAILAND)
ICAO COSCAP-SEA project and Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore presented the 2017 Training Programme for Government Safety Inspectors with four courses in the initial phase of the training programme. The
first course "Auditing Techniques and Practices for Aviation Regulators" was held at the ICAO APAC Regional Office in Bangkok, Thailand from 6 to 10 February 2017. The course was attended by 42 participants from 9 States/ Administrations. The training covered the foundation on the principles and procedures for the conducting safety audits on an aviation organization. The course was conducted by Mr. Allan Tang (Principal Training Specialist, Singapore Aviation Academy). All documents are available at:
http://www.icao.int/APAC/Meetings/Pages/2017-AT-PAR.aspx 
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ICAO COSCAPS - RECURRENT DANGEROUS GOODS SAFETY OVERSIGHT WORKSHOP (19-21 JANUARY 2017, BANGKOK, THAILAND)
COSCAP-NA, COSCAP-SA and COSCAP-SEA presented the Recurrent Dangerous Goods Safety Oversight Workshop at the ICAO APAC Regional Office in Bangkok, Thailand from 19 to 21 January 2017. The course was attended by 55 participants from 12 States/Administrations. The training provided updates on the tools and best practices for the improvement of National Dangerous Goods Safety Oversight program in order to comply with the latest the requirements established in the Annex 18 of the ICAO Convention on International Civil Aviation. The course was conducted by Mr. Daniel J. Sylvestre (Dangerous Goods Inspector from Transport Canada). All documents are available at:
http://www.icao.int/APAC/Meetings/Pages/2017-DGR-COSCAPs-VT-.aspx
 ICAO COSCAPS - DANGEROUS GOODS RECURRENT TRAINING ON ICAO TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS (16-18 JANUARY 2017, BANGKOK, THAILAND)
COSCAP-NA, COSCAP-SA and COSCAP-SEA presented the Dangerous Goods Recurrent Training on ICAO Technical Instructions at the ICAO APAC Regional Office in Bangkok, Thailand from 16 to 18 January 2017. The course was attended by 63 participants from 13 States/ Administrations. The training covered the essential segments and the recent changes of the current edition of "ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air" as well as exercises in the acceptance and handling of dangerous goods. The course was conducted by Mr. Daniel J. Sylvestre (Dangerous Goods Inspector from Transport Canada). All documents are available at:
http://www.icao.int/APAC/Meetings/Pages/2017-DGR-COSCAPs-VT-.aspx
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CAPSCA EIGHTH ASIA PACIFIC AND SIXTH GLOBAL COORDINATION MEETING (15-18 NOVEMBER 2016, BANGKOK, THAILAND)
The Eighth Asia Pacific Regional Meeting of the ICAO Collaborative Arrangement for the Prevention and Management of Public Health Events in Civil Aviation (CAPSCA-AP/8) and the Sixth CAPSCA Global Coordination Meeting (CAPSCA GLOBAL/6) were co-convened by International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and World Health Organization (WHO) from 15 to 18 November 2016 at ICAO Asia and Pacific Regional Office (ICAO APAC) in Bangkok, Thailand.
The meeting was attended by a total of eighty seven (87) participants from twenty eight (28) States (Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, China, Côte D'Ivoire, Ghana, Hong Kong China, Macao China, Indonesia, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, Nigeria, the Philippines, Republic Of South Africa, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Thailand, Togo, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Viet Nam and Zambia) and five (5) International Organizations (WHO, ACI, CDC, IFALPA and IOM) and a Private Sector (Allied Aviation Co., Ltd.).
The meeting participants shared their expertise in ICAO workshops (Tools for management of communicable disease / Capacity building and CAPSCA training) and WHO workshop (case study on board an aircraft arriving from a country with Ebola Virus Disease transmission to a non-affected country). All documents are available at:http://www.icao.int/APAC/Meetings/Pages/2016-CAPSCA.aspx
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