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Singapore's CAAS, Airways New Zealand agree to promote learning in aviation

MAJOR global commercial Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP), Airways New Zealand and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to improve capabilities in air traffic management.

The MOU was signed by Airways CEO Ed Sims and CAAS Director-General Kevin Shum during the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO) Asia Pacific Conference 2016 on May 6 in Queenstown, New Zealand.



The MOU will pave the way for enhanced cooperation in a number of areas of air traffic management (ATM) and air navigation services (ANS). 



These include the exchange of information and expertise, professional development and collaboration on research, according to the release.



Airways New Zealand CEO Ed Sims said the MOU demonstrates the importance of closer Asia Pacific collaboration. "Asia Pacific is facing a period of unprecedented growth with demand for highly skilled aviation professionals only set to grow. Airways New Zealand is delighted to share its expertise in aviation training with CAAS."



Said Mr Shum of CAAS: "This partnership between two of the leading air navigation service providers in the Asia Pacific region will bolster our capabilities to manage the complexities of increasing air traffic more safely and efficiently."
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