Notice to airmen lifted, as Tagaytay radar now fully operational

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The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) lifted on Saturday night the notice to airmen that shut down the Tagaytay radar for maintenance work since Monday.That means the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) will revert to normal operations of 40 flights per hour from 32 during the maintenance operations.Capt. Manuel Antonio Tamayo, deputy director general for operations at CAAP, assured the public that the country&#x27;s aviation regulator is doing its best to provide safe, secure and convenient air travel. Tamayo acknowledged the efforts of aviation stakeholders, airline operators and the management of the Manila International Airport, operator of the NAIA and Clark International Airport, who helped to finish the maintenance work promptly.The radar is one of three being used by the CAAP to guide flights approaching the NAIA and the CIA. The other two radars are in Laoag City and Mount Majic in Cebu City.The radar repair involved overhauling the antenna and replacing its drive motor and rotary joint. Fixing the Tagaytay facility was necessary because it will be integrated with the soon-to-be-launched satellite-based communications, navigation, surveillance/air-traffic management (CNS/ATM) systems.A CNS/ATM system enables aircraft operators to meet their planned times of departure and arrival while adhering to their preferred flight profiles with minimum constraints and without compromising agreed levels of safety.The system improves the handling and transfer of information, extend surveillance and improve navigational accuracy that will lead to reductions in separation between aircraft, allowing for increased airspace capacity and achieve reduced flight operating costs and delays.The P9-billion Japan International Cooperation Agency-assisted CNS/ATM facility will be turned over by main contractor Sumitomo-Thales JV to CAAP management by July. When fully operational, the facility can monitor 80% of the Manila Flight Information Region as assigned to the Philippines by the International Civil Aviation Organization.

Capt. Manuel Antonio Tamayo, of CAAP, assured the public that the country's aviation regulator is doing its best to provide safe, secure and convenient air travel.

Capt. Manuel Antonio Tamayo, of CAAP, assured the public that the country's aviation regulator is doing its best to provide safe, secure and convenient air travel.

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Notice to airmen lifted, as Tagaytay radar now fully operational

Notice to airmen lifted, as Tagaytay radar now fully operational

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Published Mar 12, 2017 12:42 AM PHT

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