The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) is holding Asia Pacific Aviation Safety Seminar 2008 (APASS 2008) at Jimbaran, Bali of Indonesia, on November 20 and 21, to discuss latest developments in aviation safety, the Antara news agency has reported. Some 150 participants from 17 airlines in Asian and Pacific countries and regions are taking part in the seminar hosted by Garuda Indonesia, said Emirsyah Satar, the Indonesian state-owned carrier Garuda President Director. Director Satar emphasises that the "Asia Pacific Aviation Safety" seminar was important because it will discuss the most crucial aspect of aviation, namely safety. Toping the working agenda are ways to improve the airline industries, especially in terms of aviation safety. The two-day seminar also attracted aircraft manufacturers, suppliers, aviation safety experts and academicians. The outcome of the seminar will be helpful for the government to develop and improve the safety aspect of aviation in … [Read more...] about 17 Asia-Pacific airlines meet on aviation safety in Indonesia
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US funds 1.4 m USD in aviation safety
Vietnam and the US have signed an agreement on the latter's aid, enabling the continued aviation safety project with its second and third phases. The project, with the US funding of 1.4 million USD for the three phases starting from 2006, aims to help Vietnamese aviation staffs to improve their capacity on supervising air traffic safety on the roadmap to open a direct air route to the US. In early 2008, the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines submitted its application to the US aviation management agency for a licence to operate direct flights scheduled to kick off in 2009 as the soonest. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about US funds 1.4 m USD in aviation safety
Vietnam, Australia step up aviation cooperation
Cooperation between Vietnam and Australia will develop effectively in all fields in the future, including aviation. The view came from a meeting on April 11 between Deputy Prime Minister Vu Van Ninh, Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Hugh Borrowman and CEO of Quantas (an Australian airline) Alan Joyce, which was held as part of activities to mark the 40 th anniversary of Vietnam-Australia diplomatic ties. At the event, Ninh said the two countries' relations have expanded efficiently in many sectors including economics, investment, infrastructure, education and culture. He highly valued Quantas and Vietnam Airlines' long-term strategic cooperation by raising the Australian carrier's investment in Jetstar Pacific Airlines. Speaking at the meeting, Borrowman said his country will continue to help Vietnam implement development targets and encourage enterprises to seek business opportunities, as well as foster investment in the country as its business climate becomes more … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Australia step up aviation cooperation
ASEAN-China aviation market seen expanding
ASEAN-China aviation market seen expanding Anh Quan By Anh Quan - The Saigon Times Daily HCMC – The second protocol on transport rights of the China-ASEAN aviation transport agreement is expected to be signed this year, enabling carriers to transport passengers, goods and mail from second countries to third countries and vice versa. Speaking to the Daily, Vo Huy Cuong, deputy head of Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam, said that if the ten ASEAN countries completed internal procedures, the second protocol would be signed at the ASEAN Transport Ministers’ Meeting 2013 in Laos. Once the protocol between ASEAN and China is signed, air carriers operating in countries signing the protocol will be able to receive passengers, goods and mail from second countries to third countries as well as from third countries to second ones. On February 27, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung approved the draft protocol and authorized the Ministry of Transport to sign the protocol. Regarding … [Read more...] about ASEAN-China aviation market seen expanding
National emergency drill in civil aviation held
(VOVworld)- The National Civil Aviation Security Committee on Sunday held a national emergency drill in response to illegal intervention into civil aviation in Lien Khuong airport, Lam Dong province. The participants simulated activities relating to reporting and commanding in preventing chaos and attacks, arresting terrorists, and rescuing hostages. Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai attended the drill. "The drill helps us to review the coordination between relevant agencies and forces who will are supposed to participate in this emergency situation. The government has issued a decision No 44 on scenarios to respond to emergency cases. Without simulation, we can't detect our shortcomings. Therefore, this drill is of great importance", said Deputy PM Hai. … [Read more...] about National emergency drill in civil aviation held