Dhaka:The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has successfully concluded its inaugural Instrument Landing System (ILS) maintenance training course. This initiative aims to bolster technical capabilities and ensure safer aircraft operations, especially during adverse weather conditions and poor visibility.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the five-day specialized training program, named "ILS Maintenance Course No. 1," wrapped up today at the Civil Aviation Academy in Dhaka. It was organized as part of the academy's training plan for the 2026-2027 financial year and began on October 11. The course included 14 participants comprising officers and employees from various airports and relevant departments nationwide.
The training was designed to enhance the technical expertise of aviation personnel responsible for maintaining crucial navigational equipment, ensuring seamless airport operations. The Instrument Landing System is a critical aid for aircraft approach and landing, particularly in challenging weather and reduced visibility conditions.
Participants received specialized instructions on ILS operations, routine maintenance procedures, technical fault identification, and troubleshooting techniques. The program focused on developing practical skills to enable technical personnel to respond promptly to equipment malfunctions and minimize disruptions to flight operations.
CAAB anticipates that the training will strengthen maintenance capabilities at airports across the country, improve the reliability of navigational aids, and enhance overall aviation safety standards. The initiative is also expected to reduce reliance on foreign experts and external technical assistance by cultivating a pool of skilled local professionals capable of maintaining sophisticated aviation navigation systems.
The training sessions were conducted by CAAB Headquarters Director (Communication, Navigation and Surveillance) Prashanta Kumar Saha and Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Deputy Director (CNS) Kazi Shamsul Alam. The aviation regulator has hailed the successful introduction of this specialized course as a significant milestone in expanding its technical training programs and strengthening institutional capacity. CAAB believes that similar training initiatives will continue to improve the technical competence of aviation personnel, ensure reliable operation of navigational equipment, and support safe and efficient aircraft movements at airports throughout Bangladesh.