CAA Hosts ICAO Air Navigation Planning Workshop: Key Developments and Opportunities for Oman’s Aviation Sector Investors and Entrepreneurs
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is hosting a specialised workshop on the Global Air Navigation Plan (National Plan) from December 15 to 18, 2025, in collaboration with the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s (ICAO) Middle East Regional Office.
The workshop is designed to support Oman’s efforts in developing and updating its National Air Navigation Plan, ensuring alignment with international aviation standards, global and regional frameworks, and best practices.
Participants include aviation specialists and experts from across the Middle East, representatives from air navigation service providers, airport operators, national airlines, and relevant government bodies. The programme aims to foster expertise exchange and enhance institutional coordination within the aviation sector.
Key discussions and technical presentations will cover the strategic framework for air navigation planning and the vital role national plans play in improving operational efficiency. Major topics include advancing aviation safety and security, promoting environmental sustainability, and expanding airspace capacity to accommodate increasing global air traffic demands.
The CAA emphasised that this workshop is part of its continuous commitment to modernise Oman’s air navigation system and strengthen long-term strategic planning for the civil aviation industry.
This initiative also supports Oman’s national sustainable development goals and reinforces the Sultanate’s standing as a dependable regional hub for aviation and air navigation services.
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