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The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), in partnership with United for Aviation Technology Services (United ATS), officially launched a three-weekAeronautical Surveying and Data Management Training on Wednesday. The training is aimed at strengthening Namibia’s aeronautical data systems and ensuring compliance with international aviation standards.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, NCAA Executive Director Ms. Toska Sem welcomed participants and emphasised the critical role accurate and timely aeronautical data plays in ensuring safe and efficient air navigation.
“This training comes at a crucial time when our aviation industry is evolving rapidly. The need for
a standardised geodetic reference system, particularly the World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS
84) cannot be overstated. Accurate data underpins everything from airport positioning to flight
procedure design,” said Sem.
Sem called on the NCAA and NAC to ensure the timely data validation and publishing to maintain a safe and secure airspace.
The Executive Director warned that delays in data
validation and publication will attract Significant Safety Concerns (SSCs) from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
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