ICAO finishes safety audit in China

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has finished its aviation safety oversight audit in China. Henry Gourdji, acting chief of the ICAO Safety Oversight Audit, led the audit group. The audit was finished in 15 days. Nine ICAO audit officials strictly followed audit guidelines under the ICAO Universal Safety Audit Program. The audit covered eight areas: safety rules and organization of the Civil Aviation Administration of China, staff license management, aircraft operation, aircraft airworthiness, air flight service, aircraft accident and incident investigation, airport operation, and the transport of dangerous goods. The audit group also visited CAAC regional units and will present its preliminary audit report to China in 90 days. Within 60 days of receipt of the report, the CAAC will present its rectification plan to ICAO to solve the problems found by the audit group.