SZ-18/12/25
Under the patronage the Minister of Transport, Mohamed Shahoubi, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed last Wednesday (17 December) between the Libyan Airports Authority and the Airports Council International (ACI).
The Airports Council International describes itself as an organization of airport authorities, informing members of industry practices and airport standards. Established in 1991, its headquarters are based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and its members operate more than 2000 airports.
The Ministry of Transport says the MoU aims to enhance cooperation and elevate the airport sector in Libya.
The MoU seeks to strengthen collaboration in several vital areas, most notably:
- Training, qualification, and knowledge transfer in airport management and operations, in accordance with international and local recommendations and standards. This includes contributing to the development of safety and security personnel at Libyan airports through specialized practical and theoretical training programmes.
- Dispatching technical assessment teams to Libyan airports to review security and safety levels and provide an accurate picture to relevant organizations and countries regarding the level of compliance achieved. These teams will also offer technical advice and guidance to achieve optimal results and realize the vision and objectives of the Libyan Airports Authority.
- Contributing to the completion of airport licensing programmes and providing technical support and expert assistance to review the necessary documents and procedures, thereby facilitating the licensing of the remaining Libyan airports.
On the sidelines of the signing ceremony, the Director General of the Airports Council International gave a presentation at the Airports Authority headquarters, during which he reviewed the Council’s goals and vision for advancing the airport sector in the African continent, stressing the importance of partnership and cooperation in developing infrastructure and raising operational efficiency and safety at airports.
