Technological Advances in Aviation Bring New Security Challenges
Rapid technological advances in the aviation sector are creating new opportunities but also bringing new safety risks and challenges. To address these challenges and ensure flight safety, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan has stressed the importance of advanced technology, proper training, skilled personnel, effective leadership and coordination among agencies.
He made the remarks as the chief guest at the opening ceremony of the three-day 8th International Flight Safety Seminar-2026 at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in the capital on Monday. The seminar is jointly organised by the Bangladesh Air Force and the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB).
According to a press release from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate, this year’s seminar is being held under the theme, “Technology, Training and Teamwork: Building a Future-Ready Safety Mindset”.
The Air Chief said the combined use of technology, training and teamwork was essential to making flight safety systems more effective and up to date. He added that international seminars of this kind provide opportunities for countries and organisations to exchange knowledge, experience and best practices. Such exchanges can strengthen cooperation and coordination in aviation safety.
The seminar covers emerging risks and challenges in aviation safety, the use of modern technology, training and skills development, human factors, safety management systems, and the integration of people and technology. It also emphasises sharing international experience and strengthening cooperation to ensure safe and sustainable aviation.
Representatives from the Bangladesh Air Force and CAAB are attending the seminar alongside air force representatives from Brazil, China, Egypt, Indonesia, Italy, Jordan, Morocco, Myanmar, Pakistan, the Philippines, Qatar, Kuwait, Russia, Sudan, Türkiye, the United Kingdom, the United States and Zimbabwe.
