Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2018-01-19
The Civil Aviation Administration (CAA) says it wishes to communicate with Chinese
Earlier this month, China announced four new flight paths in the Taiwan Strait without consultation with Taiwan. Some 20 flights have since used the new flight paths each day. (Photo Courtesy Civil Aeronautics Administration) (CNA)
aviation authorities on controversial new flight paths.
Earlier this month, China announced four new flight paths in the Taiwan Strait without consultation with Taiwan. Some 20 flights have since used the new flight paths each day. The CAA has said the move affects flight safety in the region. It has asked airlines not to fly in the paths and has suspended the approval of 176 additional flights over Lunar New Year for two Chinese airlines.
CAA deputy director Ho Shu-ping said Friday that they will take into consideration opinions from different departments and companies before making a final call on the suspension. Ho also said she hopes the two sides can communicate on the issue and try to minimize safety concerns. [FULL STORY]