The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has renewed its strategic partnership with Weathernews Inc. (WNI) through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Thursday, March 5, at the Civil Aviation Training Center.
This collaboration reinforces the commitment to modernizing Philippine aviation by leveraging high-definition visual data to improve flight safety and operational efficiency across the archipelago.
Currently, WNI has successfully installed live monitoring cameras in 24 airports nationwide. These cameras provide critical, real-time visual weather data to aviation stakeholders—including commercial airlines and general aviation operators—allowing for more informed decision-making during adverse weather conditions.
Under the new agreement, the network is set to expand to five additional strategic locations:
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CAAP-Operated: San Vicente Airport and Siquijor Airport.
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Major Hubs: Clark International Airport, Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), and Bohol–Panglao International Airport.
The partnership underscores a shared vision of technological integration in Philippine airspace.
“This partnership reflects the principle that progress is never achieved alone,” said CAAP Director General Retired Lt. Gen. Raul L. Del Rosario. “It is built through partnership, trust, and shared responsibility. Through this initiative, we reaffirm our steadfast commitment to safety, operational excellence, and to the Filipino people who depend on our skies to connect, trade, and dream.”
WNI Representative Director Chihito Kusabiraki echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the reliability of the system. “We value this partnership in supporting Philippine aviation safety by providing this reliable network of live cameras in each airport supported by CAAP,” Kusabiraki stated.
