MONTERREY, N.L. – Mexico has demonstrated “time and time again” its ability to implement and maintain world-class safety standards, making it one of the global leaders in aviation safety, stated Miguel Enrique Vallín Osuna, Director General of the Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC).
These remarks come after the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) recently published a “Significant Safety Concern” (SSC) on its website, still unresolved, which was identified in the audit conducted in February and March, regarding the verification of radio aids for air navigation, which should be carried out by AFAC, as the Mexican aviation authority, using its verification aircraft.
In response, this organization and the Air Navigation Services in Mexican Airspace (Seneam) stated that national aviation safety complies with international requirements.
“In Mexico, we are committed to being leaders in safety through coordinated work of all aviation sector stakeholders,” added the director during his opening speech at the 37th Congress: “Friends of Aviation.”
According to Vallín, aviation safety is “a shared responsibility” that requires collaboration between the aviation industry and government authorities. Therefore, he pointed out that their common commitment is and will be to ensure that all aviation activities are carried out safely, reliably, and efficiently.
“We must ensure collaboration among the various stakeholders, and we consider it essential since we all have an essential role in this joint effort. Safety is not an individual effort but the result of coordinated and collaborative work,” he assured.
The Director-General of AFAC also commented that they must continue to “innovate and adapt” to the new changes and challenges facing aviation, especially in the face of technological advancement, as it develops “rapidly,” giving rise to new areas of opportunity.
“It is crucial that we stay at the forefront of these developments by adopting the best practices and technologies available to ensure that our aviation is one of the safest in the world. Our leadership in safety goes hand in hand with the capability and professionalization of our human talent, so we must continue to strengthen it continuously and ensure that we are prepared,” he mentioned.
However, he added that safety is “not only a matter of regulations and technology” but also of organizational culture. In this regard, he explained that every member of the national aviation community “must understand” the importance of their role and act with greater responsibility and commitment.
“The organization of events like this is noteworthy as they are an invaluable opportunity to share knowledge, experiences, and best practices, which allow us to learn from each other and strengthen our collaboration networks. For the reasons mentioned above, this civil aviation authority reiterates to all of you its commitment to work closely together to continue applying the highest safety standards,” he pointed out.
The Director-General of AFAC concluded that “Mexico is a great nation and deserves a great aviation industry.”
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