Promoting Aviation Meteorology in the Asia/Pacific Region

Mr. C.M. Shun of the Hong Kong Observatory attended the 15th Meeting of the Asia/Pacific Air Navigation Planning and Implementation Regional Group (APANPIRG) of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) during 23-25 August 2004. He presented the outcomes of the meteorological discussions obtained in an earlier meeting of the Communications/Navigation/Surveillance and Meteorology (CNS/MET) Sub-group of APANPIRG. This is the first time Mr. Shun, as Vice-chairman of the CNS/MET Sub-group, reported on aviation meteorological matters at APANPIRG. All 17 draft conclusions and decisions formulated by the CNS/MET Sub-group related to aviation meteorology were endorsed by the meeting. These conclusions and decisions seek further developments in the World Area Forecast System, exchange of operational meteorological information, and the volcanic ash and tropical cyclone warning systems in support of international aviation.

Mr. C.M. Shun (labelled "1") photographed with delegates attending the 15th Meeting of APANPIRG. Mr. W.L. Wong (labelled "2"), Director General of Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore was the Chairman and Mr. Lalit B. Shah (labelled "3"), Regional Director, ICAO Asia and Pacific Office, was the Secretary of the Meeting.

Mr. C.M. Shun (first from the left) presenting on aviation meteorological matters at the 15th Meeting of APANPIRG. Also in the photograph are (from left to right): Mr. Jeffrey Bollard, Chairman of CNS/MET Sub-group, Mr. W.L. Wong, Chairman of APANPIRG, Mr. Lalit B. Shah, Regional Director, ICAO Asia and Pacific Office, Mr. Dimitar Ivanov, Regional Officer / MET and Mr. K.P. Rimal, Regional Officer / CNS.