A Familiarization Training on PEL (Personnel Licensing) is being conducted for the concerned stakeholders (Pilots & Aircraft Engineers) at the training Hall of Drunk Air’s Operations Office at the arrival terminal, Paro.

Director, BCAA, graced the opening of the familiarization training and he streeses on the importance and convenience once the system is implemented.

The training is being conducted for two days on 13th and 14th February 2019.

Civil Service Medal Awards 2018 for MoIC Officials (in Service for 10, 20 and 30 Years and above) was held on 12th December 2018 at MoIC.

The Awards were conferred by the Offtg. Secretary, Pemba Wangchuk who expressed the importance and appreciation of such an award of recognition from Our King to the Civil Servants for their dedicated service to the Tsa-Wa-Sum.

From BCAA, the following officials were the Medal Recipients:

Mr. Wangdi Gyaltshhen, (Ex-DG)           –   Recipient of Lifetime Achievement Award Medal

Mr. Pema Tashi (Ex-ANS Chief)             –   Recipient of Lifetime Achievement Award Medal

Mr. CB Thapa (Ex-Driver)                       –   Recipient of Lifetime Achievement Award Medal

Mr. Dorji Wangdi (Ex-Caretaker)            –   Recipient of Lifetime Achievement Award Medal

Mr. Bap Tobgay, Dy. Chief, FSD             –   Gold Medal Recipient for 30 Years (or more) of                                                                                                          Dedicated Service

Mr. Sonam Dorji, Adm. Asst.                 –   Gold Medal Recipient for 30 Years (or more) of                                                                                                          Dedicated Service

TRASHI DELEK!!!

Picture Courtesy:

Riku Dhan Subba, DoIM

The Royal Government of Bhutan and The Government of United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed the Air Services Agreement (ASA) on 29th November 2018 in Dubai.

The Agreement was signed by Mr. Kinley Wangchuk, Director, Bhutan Civil Aviation Authority, as the Authorized  Signatory on behalf of the Royal Government of Bhutan and His Excellency  Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansoori , Minister of Economy and Chairman of the GCAA, United Arab Emirates.

The United Arab Emirates is the 8th country with which Bhutan has signed Air Services Agreement.

We, the BCAA family would like to join the Nation in Celebrating the 10th Coronation Day Of Our Majesty The King on this very auspicious and historic day in the lives of all Bhutanese.

“As the king of a Buddhist nation, my duty is not only to ensure your happiness today, but to create the fertile ground from which you may gain the fruits of spiritual pursuit and attain good Karma”. – His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck

We wish all our fellow Buutanese a joy-filled Coronation Day today. May we enjoy eternal peace and prosperity and may we be forever guided by the wisdom of our beloved King.

Pelden Drukpa Gyalo!!!

The ICVM (ICAO Coordination Validation Mission) for BCAA (Bhutan Civil Aviation Authority) Commences from today the 7th August 2018 at BCAA Complex which will carry on till the 16th of August 2018.

This ICVM will cover all the pre and post 2000 Audits in the areas of LEG, ORG, AIG and AGA and will also address the current PQs both satisfactory and non satisfactory.

The ICVM delegation team comprises of:

– Mr. Nicolas Rallo (NR)

– Mr. Len Wicks (LW)

– Mr. Angelo’s Beligiannis (AB)

On the whole, the purpose of this ICVM will be to verify the implementation of the State’s Oversight Responsibilities and all other ICAO related Tasks.

A simple handing taking ceremony was formally held today the 28th May 2018 at the BCAA Conference hall in the presence of all the BCAA employees.

The outgoing Director General, Mr. Wangdi Gyaltshen who superannuates from his dedicated service to the Tsa Wa Sum, handed over the charges to the Officiating Director General, Mr. Sangay Tenzin, Chief of flight Safety Division.

Mr. Sangay Tenzin will be officiating as the Head of Agency until a new one is appointed for BCAA. All concerned stakeholders and the general public is here by notified to direct all correspondences related to Civil Aviation to the Officiating Head until further notice.

The BCAA family would like to wish our outgoing Director General  a very peaceful and a happy retired life. The BCAA family will surely miss your presence La.

An ICAO National Inspectors Course is being held at Tashi Namgay Resort, Paro from 15th – 23rd May 2018.

The Course is jointly Organized by CASP-AP and Bhutan Civil Aviation Authority (BCAA) with Resource Persons, each from CASP-AP and CAA Thailand.

There are 18 participants attending the course which are from the National Airlines, Department of Air Transport, Bhutan Civil Aviation Authority, including 5 International participants, .

The Opening session was graced by the Director General, BCAA.

Courtesy: AVSEC, BCAA