First training class of developing countries aviation personnel kicks off

Feb. 23, China - International Civil Aviation Organization’s training programs in developing countries kicked off. CAAC’s Deputy Director General for international cooperation, Han Jun, and Civil Aviation Management Institute of China’s Deputy Director ,Gao Hongjiang, attended the opening ceremony and sent words of congratulations to the graduating class.
Twenty participants hailing from 18 countries around Africa and Asia took part during four-weeks of training as air traffic inspectors. The training combined classroom discussions with field visits. The curriculum covered topics such as "Introduction to Safety Management of Civil Aviation of China," "rules and regulations in China’s civil aviation safety management system," "assessment and regulatory oversight of aviation operators," "new technology in aviation equipment," "air carrier safety management system" and "aircraft performance." Instructors came from the CAAC’s Flight Standards Division as well as from certain research units and institutions. During their training in Beijing, the participants also visited the northern regional control center, the Capital Airport, aircraft maintenance enterprises, and international airlines. It’s hoped that through this training, understanding and cooperation in the civil aviation industry among developing countries will be enhanced, so will the level of aviation safety, operational efficiency and the development of civil aviation. CAAC has signed a memorandum of understanding with the International Civil Aviation Organization(ICAO) to train civil aviation management staff in developing countries . Under the agreement,basic training radar control was given in February and March. This was the first time CAAC collaborated with ICAO in training developing countries. This kind of collaboration will enhance China’s influence in the international civil aviation sphere and promote the country’s own training institutions.