LCAA Climaxes Participation At 14^th Air Navigation Conference In Canada

By K. Ericson Sayee 

The Liberia Civil Aviation Authority (LCAA) has successfully concluded its participation in the 14^th Air Navigation Conference (ANC) in Montreal, Canada aimed at enhancing and sustaining the aviation sector globally.

The conference, which was held under the theme "Performance Improvement, Driving Sustainability," brought together aviation leaders from around the world to discuss key industry issues.

According to a statement from the LCAA dated September 16, 2024, the delegation from the LCAA included its Director General, Julius D. Dennis, Jr., Deputy Director General for Technical Services, Atty. Augustine Tamba and Raphael Tarr, Director, Air Navigation Services.

During the conference, the communication disclosed that the LCAA delegation met with representatives from the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), securing commitments for technical, financial, and human resource development support.

"These collaborations will strengthen Liberia's aviation sector and align it with international standards", the LCAA noted in the statement.

The LCAA also engaged with civil aviation authorities from South Africa and Rwanda, agreeing to formalize Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreements (BASAs). These agreements will facilitate cooperation and collaboration between the countries, the LCAA said.

In addition to these high-level meetings, the LCAA participated in numerous side discussions and meetings with private entities and stakeholders, asserting that the overall outcome of the conference was positive, with the LCAA securing favorable outcomes and building valuable relationships.

The LCAA expressed its commitment to leveraging these outcomes to enhance its operations, improving aviation safety, and contributing to the sustainable development of Liberia's aviation sector.