INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS AVIATION SAFETY AUDIT IN BELIZE

November 26, 2009

The International Civil Aviation Organization is currently carrying out an aviation safety audit in Belize in accordance with its universal safety oversight audit program. The program conducts similar audits for its contracting states on a regular basis to determine the states’ capability for safety. The audit began on November 23 at the Department of civil aviation at the Phillip Goldson International Airport where the organization is assessing the effective implementation of the critical elements of the safety oversight system. They are also assessing the implementation of safety-relevant international standards in order to recommend practices, associated procedure, guidance material and safety-related practices. According to a release from the Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation and Culture the participation of the universal safety audit program directly contributes to Belize’s aviation safety objectives and it’s consistent with the government of Belize ongoing commitment to the safety of air transportation. The closing date for the audit is December third.

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