Published: 11:47 PM, 26 October 2026
BAF chief stresses technology, training for flight safety
Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan on Monday stressed the need for combining modern technology with skilled manpower, effective leadership, appropriate training and inter-agency coordination to ensure flight safety.
Addressing the inaugural session of the three-day 8th International Flight Safety Seminar-2026 at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in Dhaka, he said technology alone could not ensure flight safety without competent personnel, effective leadership and coordinated efforts.
The Air Chief inaugurated the seminar -- jointly organised by the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) -- as the chief guest, said a press release of the Inter Services public Relations (ISPR) Directorateon Monday afternoon.
The seminar is being held under the theme "Technology, Training and Teamwork: Creating a Future-Ready Safety Mindset," focusing on emerging aviation safety challenges, technological advancement, skills development and international cooperation.
Representatives from the air forces of 19 countries, international aviation organisations and civil aviation authorities are attendinsg the seminar, the release mentioned.
For the first time, representatives from the civil aviation authorities of Malaysia, Nepal and Sri Lanka have joined the event, alongside the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Representatives of Bangladesh's armed forces division, law enforcement agencies, aviation academies, government organisations and academic institutions are also participating.
National and international experts are presenting papers and exchanging views on safety management systems, human factors, human-technology integration, teamwork and emerging aviation risks.
The seminar will conclude on October 28, the ISPR added.
