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Monrovia – The Bangul Accord Group Accident Investigation Agency (BAGAIA) has commenced a week-long Basic Aircraft Accident Investigation course in Liberia. The workshop, hosted by the Liberian Government through the Liberia Civil Aviation Authority (LCAA) in collaboration with the newly formed Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau of Liberia, aims to enhance aviation safety and investigation capabilities.
Speaking during the opening of the conference, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Representative and senior facilitator Nicolas Leroy emphasized the importance of making safety a priority. Leroy noted that the training is designed to foster collaboration and cooperation while broadening the participants’ understanding of aviation safety and investigation.
He encouraged participants to fully engage by sharing insights and being open to new ideas. “Your active involvement is crucial,” Leroy said, “as it will enhance our collective knowledge and improve safety standards in the aviation sector.”
Also speaking at the event, the Managing Director of the Liberia Airport Authority, Mr. Jero Mends-Cole, highlighted the significance of aircraft accident investigation in the context of airport operations. He emphasized that airports serve as pivotal hubs of aviation activities, and any accident or incident has implications for airport safety, efficiency, and public confidence. “By understanding the causes of accidents, the LAA can improve its operational procedures, training programs, and emergency response plans,” Mr. Mends-Cole added.
For his part, the Director General of the Liberia Aviation Authority, Mr. Julius Dennis, acknowledged the efforts made to restore normalcy and comply with recommended practices and international norms in Liberia’s aviation sector. Mr. Dennis referenced the recent International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) mission in Liberia, which highlighted the country’s poor performance in effective implementation scores for aviation. “Liberia has been named as non-compliant, and this must change by taking progressive steps to implement the corrective action plan,” he stated.
The training marks a significant step towards improving aviation safety standards in Liberia and ensuring compliance with international regulations.