Amman: Amman on Sunday hosted the seventh meeting of the Safety Enhancement Initiatives Implementation Group (SEIG/7), chaired by Jordan. The event also featured the National Continuous Monitoring Coordinators (NCMC) meeting and the Regional State Safety Program Oversight Workshop (SSP Oversight Workshop).
According to Jordan News Agency, the meetings, held in cooperation with the Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC), are organized by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Middle East Office. Representatives from ICAO, several member states, international and regional organizations, and aviation authority and industry personnel participated in the event.
During the opening ceremony, Deputy Chairman of CARC Board of Commissioners, Feras Hendawi, emphasized the importance of such meetings and workshops in enhancing the implementation of civil aviation safety requirements. These gatherings focus on the qualification of oversight personnel and monitoring standard-related compliance. Hendawi highlighted that the meetings also encourage the adoption of best international practices in managing the State Safety Program.
Hendawi praised the member states for their role in strengthening regional and international cooperation. He acknowledged their support for joint efforts to elevate safety levels in the civil aviation sector, in alignment with the Global Aviation Safety Plan (GASP).
The meetings, which run until October 16, 2025, will cover various topics related to aviation safety. Key discussions will include the outcomes of the 42nd ICAO Assembly, the 12th Middle East Regional Safety Group meeting, and regional safety priorities. Progress in implementing safety enhancement initiatives will also be a focal point.
The agenda will additionally address updates to Annex 19 on safety management and the Safety Intelligence Manual. It will also cover progress in developing and implementing State Safety Programs, challenges within the Comprehensive Safety Activities Audit (USOAP-CMA), and the exchange of best practices.