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More airports being readied for night operations; CNS/ATM system to be operational by mid-2017
By Ma. Cristina C. Arayata

MANILA, Jan. 2 (PNA) -- The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said more airports are being prepared for night operations for 2017.

CAAP noted that night operations are vital to solve air traffic congestion, especially at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).

Last year, 19 airports were made capable of night operations: NAIA, Clark, Mactan, Subic, Davao, Laoag, Puerto Princesa, Iloilo, Kalibo, Zamboanga, General Santos, Bacolod, Laguindingan, Tacloban, Butuan, Legazpi, Dumaguete, Roxas and Caticlan.

The agency also cited that improving the air traffic system will significantly reduce fuel burns and carbon emissions.

CNS/ATM system

Meanwhile, CAAP said that by mid-2017, the Communication, Navigation, Surveillance / Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) system will be operational in the country.

”CNS/ATM is a computer-based flight data processing system that will enable aircraft operators to meet their planned schedule of departures and arrivals, as well as to adhere to their preferred flight profiles with minimum constraints and without compromising safety,” CAAP explained.

Furthermore, the CNS/ATM will enable the country to monitor 80 percent of the Manila Flight Information Region, the agency added.

About 500 air traffic controllers will be needed in the next five years once the CNS/ATM becomes operational, CAAP said. (PNA)

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