MONTRÉAL, CANADA — A joint team from the Liberia Aviation Authority (LAA) and the Liberia Civil Aviation Authority (LCAA) has met with representatives from INTELCAN, a leading provider of air navigation solutions, to ensure the successful manufacturing and production of new Navigational Aids (NavAids) for Roberts International Airport (RIA).

This meeting, held in Montreal, Canada, marks a significant step in the ongoing effort to retrofit and modernize RIA's aviation infrastructure. This initiative is a direct response to the Significant Safety Issues identified in a Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) audit conducted by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The audit highlighted critical deficiencies that posed an immediate risk to the safety and efficiency of airport operations.

The new NavAids, which include essential equipment for guiding aircraft, are currently being manufactured by INTELCAN and are expected to alleviate these flagged safety concerns. The acquisition and installation of this equipment are crucial for bringing RIA into compliance with international aviation standards and ensuring safer skies for all users. The Government of Liberia has provided vital support to make this modernization a reality.

The retrofitting and modernization of RIA's NavAids will make the airport more effective and efficient, boosting confidence in Liberia's aviation sector and supporting the nation's economic development.