CAAP Press Release 28 March 2024 Pasay City – The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines welcomes passengers with Malasakit kits at various airports throughout the country this Maundy Thursday, March 28. Departing and arriving passengers at San Jose Airport, Dipolog Airport, and Bicol International Airport received Malasakit kits containing biscuits, coffee, and hygiene kits such as tissues and alcohol. Meanwhile, passengers at Naga Airport were provided with pouches and bracelets personalized for the Lenten season. In addition, nurses stationed at Laoag International Airport’s ‘Malasaki ..read more

CAAP Press Release 26 March 2024 Pasay City – In anticipation of the surge of air travelers this Holy Week, Transportation Chief Secretary Jaime Bautista inspected the CAAP Communications, Navigation and Surveillance/Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) together with CAAP Director General Capt. Manuel Tamayo today, March 26. During the inspection, Department of Transportation Secretary Bautista ensured that all systems within the CNS/ATM were operational, aligning with the implementation of Oplan Biyaheng Ayos: Semana Santa 2024 which commenced on March 24 and will last until March 31. Moreover ..read more

CAAP PRESS RELEASE 25 March 2024 Pasay City- The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines operated airports and area centers actively participated in the Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill, today, March 25. CAAP personnel across the country including in Bicol International Airport Basco Airport, Palanan Airport, Bagabag Airport, Cauayan Airport, Tuguegarao Airport, San Jose Airport, Subic, Sangley Airport, Lubang Airport, Calapan Airport, Pinamalayan Airport, Marinduque Airport, Romblon Airport, Plaridel Airport, Iloilo International Airport, Kalibo Airport, Bacolod Airport, Roxas Ai ..read more

On March 21, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) and the Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG) held a Performance Target Conference (PTC) at the GCG Office in Makati City. The PTC was conducted to lay down the final performance targets for CAAP’s 2024 Performance Evaluation System (PES). The PES is a process of appraising the accomplishments of GOCCs in a given fiscal year based on set performance criteria, targets, and weights. During the PTC, a review and rundown of the CAAP Strategy Map and Charter Statement were also held, followed by the ceremonial signing of the CAAP 2 ..read more

CAAP PRESS RELEASE 18 March 2024 Pasay City- The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines received commendation for conducting its first-ever Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) Summit at the Citadines Bay City Manila on March 15. The AMO Summit is one of the targeted conferences to be held by CAAP this year to further enhance its communication with stakeholders, with participation from 220 individuals representing 67 CAAP-certified maintenance organizations nationwide. Stakeholders applauded CAAP for its data-driven and informative presentation on aviation business opportunities in con ..read more

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) kicked off its first ever Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) Summit at the Citadines Bay City Manila on 15 March 2024. 220 participants from 67 CAAP-certified maintenance organizations nationwide attended the event, which is considered one of the priority projects of the agency this year. Present at this premier summit were CAAP’s top officials, headed by Director General Captain Manuel Antonio L. Tamayo, together with Deputy Director General for Operations Captain Edgardo G. Diaz, Flight Standards Inspectorate Service (FSIS) Acting ..read more

CAAP Press Release 12 March 2024 Pasay City- The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines is gearing up for the surge of air travelers during the upcoming Holy Week. The 44 CAAP operated airports are ready to implement Oplan Biyaheng Ayos: Holy Week 2024 once activated by the Department of Transportation. Recently, several airports conducted bomb simulations in preparation for the influx of travelers amidst the emergence of bomb jokes in airports. Airport managers have been instructed to submit airport operations and communication plans to ensure a safe, reliable, and convenient system in C ..read more

CAAP Press Release 08 March 2024 The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines marked its 16th anniversary with meaningful month-long celebrations, organizing a variety of activities at its Central Office and Area Centers across the country. As part of CAAP’s corporate social responsibility, the CAAP Central donated meals to Pangarap Foundation Inc., Pasay City last March 4, 2024, which were able to feed more than 40 persons sheltered by the said foundation. CAAP Anniversary aligns with Fire Prevention Month, prompting the Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) team at Sangley Airport to ..read more

Pasay City – The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines hosts the 11th workshop on ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement on Flight Crew Licensing (MRA-FCL) from 5 to 7 March 2024 at Savoy Hotel, Pasay City. Attended by representatives of the 10 ASEAN Member States, the 3-day workshop discussed the developments and finalization of the MRA-FCL Terms of Reference (ToR) of the Implementation Management Committee (IMC). The MRA-FCL strives to create a mechanism facilitating the mutual recognition of approvals, certificates, and licenses among ASEAN Member States, ultimately boosting aviation s ..read more

CAAP Press Release 04 March 2024 Pasay City – The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines commenced its month-long 16th Anniversary celebration with the distinguished presence of Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista, Undersecretary Roberto Lim, and CAAP Director General Capt. Manuel Antonio Tamayo on this day, March 4. During the flag-raising ceremony, the Transportation Chief reflected on the creation of CAAP to address air safety regulatory shortcomings 16 years ago, soliciting inter-agency collaboration and a whole-of-government approach that helped bring the Philippines back to a Ca ..read more