S'pore, ICAO sign agreement

S'pore, ICAO sign agreement

SINGAPORE (DPA): A developing country training program
offering 100 fellowships was launched on Monday by the Singapore
government and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

Under the memorandum of understanding signed by Assad Kotaite,
president of the ICAO Council, and Yeo Cheow Tong, Singapore's
minister for communications and information technology, the
courses to be taught include safety, oversight, air traffic
services and civil aviation management.

The pact "reaffirms the commitment of both Singapore and ICAO
in promoting the safety, efficiency and regularity of
international civil aviation through continuous training of
aviation personnel," said Yeo.

The ICAO will be responsible for administering the (program
and recommending relevant experts. The Singapore Aviation
Academy, the training arm of the Civil Aviation Authority of
Singapore, will conduct the courses.