ATC
Philippine Senate Calls for Legislative Changes after ATC Outage
Legislators have adopted findings and recommendations stemming from a committee probe into Manila’s January 1 air traffic control (ATC) power outage.
Senator Grace Poe
Sen. Grace Poe commissioned a report that cast a critical eye on the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines. (Photo: Senate of the Philippines)

The Philippine Senate moved forward in its effort to strengthen the country’s air transport sector last week, adopting findings and recommendations stemming from a committee probe into Manila’s January 1 air traffic control (ATC) power outage.

Spearheaded by Sen. Grace Poe, the report cast a critical eye on the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) and its post-occurrence handling of the technical glitch, citing multiple issues, including its dual role as a regulator and operator of aerodromes and air navigation facilities. The CAAP operates and maintains 81 airports and performs oversight duties for at least seven airport facilities under various authorities. The Senate is urging Congress to pass legislation that would see CAAP abandon its aerodrome role, thus eliminating a conflict of interest.

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