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Lopez checks air traffic management center to avoid airspace glitches
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) inspected the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines' (CAAP) Air Traffic Management Center (ATMC) to ensure readiness for the Undas and holiday travel season.
Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez led the inspection, emphasizing the need to prevent a repeat of the January 1, 2023 airspace shutdown.
Lopez instructed CAAP to undertake necessary repairs and upgrades for the ATMC.
The ATMC is responsible for managing all flights within Philippine airspace.
CAAP reported implementing upgrades to its Communications, Navigation, Surveillance/Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) systems and purchasing new uninterruptible power supply units.
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