New airport training aims to make Bohol flights more reliable

Twenty-five Bohol-Panglao International Airport personnel complete specialized airfield lighting systems training to help reduce flight disruptions and improve operational reliability.

Passengers flying through Bohol-Panglao International Airport (BPIA) may soon experience fewer flight disruptions after airport technicians completed specialized training on internationally recognized airfield lighting systems.

Aboitiz InfraCapital Bohol Airport Corp., operator of BPIA, said 25 airport personnel underwent a five-day training program focused on operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting airfield ground lighting (AGL) systems.

These systems include the network of runway, taxiway, and approach lights that help pilots navigate the airport safely, particularly at night and during poor weather.

Properly maintained lighting systems can help minimize operational disruptions, support on-time flights, and improve airport reliability during low-visibility conditions while strengthening passenger safety.

The training, conducted by the UK-based Airfield Training Company, covered electrical safety, preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and compliance with global aviation standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency.

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