The National Civil Aviation Agency is organizing awareness-raising activities and exercises in the field of search and rescue services for aircraft in distress commonly known as SAR, from November 25 to 29, 2024, in Ouagadougou.
From November 25 to 29, 2024, the aeronautical community of Burkina Faso will vibrate to the rhythm of activities in the field of search and rescue services for aircraft in distress commonly known as SAR. Indeed, the official launch
work took place on Monday November 25, 2024, in Ouagadougou.
According to the representative of the Director General of the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC), Gertrude Ouédraogo, also director of air transport, holding these activities is a guarantee for the Burkinabe government to make SAR an absolute priority.
in its aviation safety policy.
Also, she continued, this demonstrates its firm desire to respect its commitments in accordance with the standards and practices in force at the level of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). “These activities will range from the debate conference to the SAR crisis simulation exercise, including the organization of the awareness workshop for the actors involved in the system,” explained Ms. Ouédraogo. They aim for better appropriation of the issues and challenges with a view to providing the means for the operationalization of the secondary coordination and rescue center of Ouagadougou.
And this, in accordance with the government’s commitment to put in place an effective SAR system. She welcomed the actors involved in the progressive implementation
of the SAR system in Burkina Faso in particular the air force, the national intelligence agency, the Agency for the Safety of Air Navigation in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA), the national fire brigade for all THE
major activities already carried out as part of the implementation of the process.
Among these, the director of air transport mentioned the organization of a high-level national seminar in August 2023, followed by a training session for mission coordinators, search and rescue services for aircraft in distress. . “I am convinced that the desired objectives through this series of activities will be largely achieved. Because you have the necessary expertise in the matter,” declared the representative of the Director General of ANAC to the participants. Gertrude Ouédraogo recalled that the issues of the SAR are vital, which justifies its methodical organizational base and the careful review in its implementation.
Aly SAWADOGO
Anna Zombra
Intern