Full recovery of transport sector seen under Bautista
THE Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) on Monday said the country’s aviation sector is expected to improve to global standards with the appointment of Jaime Bautista, former president of the country’s flagship Philippine Airlines (PAL), as the new transportation chief.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is the agency that exercises policy and operational supervision over CIAC.
In a statement, CIAC said it holds “high hopes” that Bautista’s expertise with a proven track record of landmark accomplishments of 25 years at PAL will steer the transport sector, specifically the aviation industry, toward full recovery and its eventual modernization to world-class standards.
CIAC is the government firm tasked to develop the Clark Civil Aviation Complex, home to the privately-run Clark International Airport, as well as the mixed-use business district Clark Global City, and several locators in cargo and aviation-related businesses.
CIAC said that they look forward to working under Bautista’s leadership to develop Clark as a premiere “aerotropolis” and hub for aviation and international logistics in the Asia-Pacific region.
Bautista replaced Secretary Art Tugade who has served DOTr for the past six years “with exceptional leadership and unprecedented achievements” stated the CIAC.
Under Tugade, the DOTr completed 250 airport projects, including the Clark International Airport’s new Terminal 2, improved the country’s satellite communications system, and introduced the night-rating of airports.
