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59th Asia Pacific DGCA Conference

ඔක්තෝබර් 22 2024

The 59th Conference of Directors General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)...

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Closing date 07th November 2024

The 59th Conference of Directors General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for the ICAO Asia and Pacific Regions was successfully held in Cebu, Philippines, from 14th to 18th October 2024 with the participation of approximately 310 number of delegates from 37 countries and 11 international organizations related to civil aviation.

Directors General from Asia-Pacific States, along with distinguished guests, including ICAO President Salvatore Sciacchitano, Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar, ICAO Regional Director, and representatives from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), International Air Transport Association (IATA), Transport Canada, and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) attended to this high level conference.

Discussions during the conference addressed critical issues in the aviation sector, including Aviation Safety and Security, Facilitation, Air Navigation, Air Transport Development, Disaster Prevention, Environmental considerations, Capacity Building, focusing on practical implementations.

The conference aimed to develop recommendations to enhance the APAC region’s aviation landscape. The Director General of Civil Aviation and Chief Executive Officer of Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka, AVM Sagara Kotakadeniya (Retd.), participated in the event as the main delegate from the State and moderated a high-level panel discussion on the "Economic Development of Air Transport." He also held discussions with regional delegations on strengthening bilateral aviation cooperation, training, and capacity building.

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines has chaired the 59th Conference of Directors General of Civil Aviation. Remarkably, Sri Lanka previously hosted the 53rd DGCA Conference in the year 2016, with the President of Sri Lanka in attendance.

Closing date 07th November 2024

The second Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation successfully held in New Delhi, India from 11 – 12 September 2024, following the offer made at the first Ministerial Conference in Beijing, China, in 2018.

The conference focused on addressing key challengers such as infrastructure develo

The second Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation successfully held in New Delhi, India from 11 – 12 September 2024, following the offer made at the first Ministerial Conference in Beijing, China, in 2018.

The conference focused on addressing key challengers such as infrastructure development, sustainability, and workforce development, while fostering greater collaboration between the public and private sector.

Mr. Salvatore Sciacchitano, the president of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council and Mr. Juan Carlos Salazar, the ICAO secretary General had been attended to this conference.

Representing Sri Lanka, AVM Sagara Kotakadeniya (Retd.), the Director General of Civil Aviation and Chief Executive Officer led the delegation and delivered the statement of Sri Lanka’s commitment on development of civil Aviation on behalf of the Minister of Ports, Shipping & Civil Aviation. Ms. Avanthi Senarathne, the Vice Chairman of Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Limited attended as a member of the SriLankan delegation.

Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narajdra Modi grace this occasion as chief guest and during this conference he officially announced “Delhi Declaration” by all member states in Asia Pacific.  

This conference and the adoption of the “Delhi Declaration” represent a significant step forward in advancing safety, security and sustainability in the Asia Pacific civil aviation sector and highlights the spirit of corporation that exists among the countries of this region.

The event jointly organized by the Ministry of Civil Aviation and ICAO had bring together Transport and Aviation Ministers, Regulators Bodies and industry experts from across the Asia Pacific region.

The President of ICAO said that the Asia Pacific was among the fastest growing market in the world.

“We are expecting 4.5 billion passengers in this year, which will growth on 11.5 billion passengers in 2050. Asia Pacific is a beacon of this growth.” He added.

 

Closing Date 07th November 2024

In response to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) declaration of Monkeypox (MPOX) as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), the Aeromedical Services of the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) successfully conducted an awareness session on MPOX on 13th September 2024 at the CAASL Auditorium.
 
The session aimed to enhance the knowledge of civil aviation stakeholders on identifying passengers affected by MPOX and implementing immediate precautionary measures. The program sought to strengthen the readiness of the aviation sector in responding to potential health risks, ensuring the safety of passengers and staff while facilitating prompt referrals to relevant authorities.
 
The awareness session was led by eminent health professionals, including Dr. Samitha Ginige, Director (Quarantine) of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Dilini Samarasekara, Consultant (Community Physician) at the Quarantine Unit of the Ministry of Health and Dr. Bimal Dias, Senior Civil Aviation Inspector in Aviation Medicine at CAASL.
 
A total of over 80 participants attended the program, including representatives from various civil aviation stakeholders in Sri Lanka and Civil Aviation Inspectors from CAASL.
The event was graced by Mr. G. S. Withanage, Chairman of CAASL, with Mr. Rayhan Wanniappa, Deputy Director General (Air Transport & Security Regulations) also representing CAASL.