Philippines and four Southeast Asian nations agree to share aviation safety data

inquirer.net October 17, 2024, 11:01 PM UTC

Summary: The Philippines has signed an agreement with Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand to share aviation data, including severe turbulence reports, to enhance air travel safety. This initiative was established during a conference in Cebu City.

The agreement focuses on seven key safety categories and aims to identify trends and hazards in aviation. The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand will manage the data, while Singapore will analyze it.

This collaboration marks a significant step in regional aviation safety, following the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on air travel. More Southeast Asian countries may join the initiative in the future.

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