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Iloilo airport suspends flights for CAAP emergency drills
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines temporarily halted flight operations at Iloilo International Airport on Wednesday to conduct scheduled emergency exercises. The suspension was part of standard safety protocols to test airport emergency response procedures.
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Flight operations at Iloilo International Airport in Cabatuan town were temporarily suspended on Wednesday, October 28, as the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) carried out emergency drills at the facility.
The CAAP issued a Notice to Airmen advising of the operational halt to allow personnel to conduct the scheduled emergency exercises. Such drills are routine measures designed to test and validate the airport's emergency response capabilities and ensure compliance with international aviation safety standards.
The emergency drills form part of CAAP's regular safety assessment program across the country's airports. These exercises typically involve testing communication systems, evacuation procedures, and coordination between airport authorities and emergency services.
The CAAP did not immediately disclose the duration of the suspension or provide details on when normal flight operations would resume at the airport serving the Panay region. Passengers and airlines were advised to monitor further advisories from the aviation authority.