Incheon Airport Corporation Strengthens Cambodia’s Civil Aviation System by Sharing Operational Expertise

Four-Year Training Project Commissioned by KOICA Completed

Fifteen Key Officials, Including Deputy Director General, Visit Korea

Transfer of Operational Expertise and Development of Policy Strategies

Incheon International Airport Corporation has shared its operational expertise to help advance Cambodia's aviation infrastructure training system.

At the completion ceremony of the "KOICA Cambodia High-Level Aviation Training Capacity Building Invitation Training" held at the Aviation Training Center of Incheon International Airport Corporation on the 16th, Acting President Bumho Kim of Incheon International Airport Corporation (fifth from the left in the front row in the photo) is taking a commemorative photo together with trainees from the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) of Cambodia and the National Institute of Civil Aviation (NICA). Incheon International Airport Corporation
Photo by Incheon International Airport Corporation

On July 20, Incheon International Airport Corporation announced the completion of a local senior-level invitation training program for the enhancement of the civil aviation education system at Cambodia’s National Institute of Civil Aviation. The program is part of a KOICA-commissioned project being carried out by a consortium led by the corporation.

This four-year project comprehensively supports the development of infrastructure at the National Institute of Civil Aviation (NICA) of Cambodia, ICAO certification assistance, and curriculum development. Incheon International Airport Corporation serves as the lead agency, with Yooshin Corporation and Korea Aerospace University forming the consortium partners.

The first training course, organized at the official request of local authorities, was held over a period of 10 days (9 nights) from July 7 to July 16 at the Aviation Training Center operated by Incheon International Airport Corporation. Fifteen high-ranking officials in the Cambodian aviation sector attended, including Lee Sovanarith, Deputy Director General of the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA), and Lim Kao, President of the National Institute of Civil Aviation. Participants attended expert lectures on Korea’s talent development strategies, safety management, and digital transformation, and visited major facilities. The delegation also developed implementation strategies for policy application in Cambodia, guided by expert consultation.

Beginning with this program, the corporation plans to sequentially implement additional invitation trainings for mid-level managers and instructors, as well as conduct local education sessions within the year. In the future, the corporation intends to provide support so that the Cambodian education system meets ICAO international standards, by assisting with certification and implementing instructor training programs.

Beomho Kim, Acting President of Incheon International Airport Corporation, stated, "This senior-level invitation training marks the first official program to launch the KOICA Cambodia Aviation Education Capacity Enhancement project. It was a meaningful occasion during which both countries jointly outlined the future direction of aviation education cooperation. Drawing on the corporation’s expertise and experience in airport operations, we will actively support the establishment of a solid aviation education system in Cambodia, promote Korea’s international development cooperation model, and contribute to the advancement of the global aviation industry."

Lee Sovanarith, Deputy Director General of the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) of Cambodia, remarked, "This training was a valuable opportunity to learn from Korea's aviation expertise and operational experience and further solidify the basis for cooperation between our two countries. We will actively apply the knowledge and experience gained to our work and continue to collaborate with Korea to advance Cambodia’s civil aviation sector."

Lim Kao, President of the National Institute of Civil Aviation, said, "This training was a valuable opportunity to acquire expertise and experience in fields such as aviation leadership, safety, and airport operations. We will make active use of the training results in education and work, and incorporate them into our institution’s operations to drive the development of aviation education in Cambodia."

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