In a significant move to enhance aviation safety and regulatory enforcement, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), in coordination with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), conducted a virtual briefing on Illegal Charter Operations on March 19, 2025.
The session was attended by 121 participants from various CAAP airports and offices, alongside representatives from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Bureau of Immigration (BI), Bureau of Customs (BOC), Office for Transportation Security (OTS), and the Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group.
Illegal charter flights pose serious risks to passenger safety and security by operating without proper approval and oversight. To address this issue, 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,” said CAAP Director General Retired Lt. Gen. Raul del Rosario.
CAAP reaffirms its dedication to strengthening regulatory enforcement and increasing awareness to protect passengers and uphold the integrity of aviation operations through international collaboration. Further engagements and training initiatives are anticipated as part of this ongoing partnership.
