Philippines, US boost cooperation vs illegal charter flights

MANILA, Philippines — The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) and the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have strengthened cooperation against illegal charter flights.

Illegal charter flights pose serious risks to passenger safety and security by operating without proper approval and oversight. To address this issue, the CAAP and FAA collaborated to increase awareness and highlight the need for regulatory compliance.

“This collaboration with the FAA underscores our unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and legality of air transport operations in the Philippines. By providing aviation and law enforcement personnel with the necessary training and expertise, we can strengthen our ability to prevent illegal charter activities,” CAAP director general Raul del Rosario said.

The session was attended by 121 participants from various CAAP airports and offices, together with representatives from the National Bureau of Investigation, Bureau of Immigration, Bureau of Customs, Office for Transportation Security and the Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group.

The CAAP reaffirmed its dedication to strengthening regulatory enforcement and increasing awareness to protect passengers and uphold the integrity of aviation operations through international collaboration.