Kuwait, Malaysia to increase flight frequency, code sharing

Kuwait: Kuwait’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) signed two memoranda of understanding with Malaysia and South Korea Thursday to enhance cooperation in civil aviation. Chief of the DGCA Sheikh Humoud Mubarak Al-Sabah signed the agreements during the fourth day of the International Civil Aviation Agreements Conference (ICAO 2024) held in the Malaysian capital.

He said the MOU with Malaysia, signed with the Deputy Minister of Transport Mohammad Mazlan, includes several advantages, most notably the increase in flight frequencies and the introduction of code-sharing agreements between airlines in Kuwait and Malaysia. The agreement signed with South Korea’s Director of international air transport Ji Young Shim, aims at keeping pace with developments in the air transport industry and provide more facilities for airlines, enhancing operations between Kuwait and South Korea.

Sheikh Humoud also held discussions with the Director General of Civil Aviation in the UAE Saif Al-Suwaidi on key issues related to civil aviation at regional and global levels, focusing on the development of airline operations in both countries. He also met with the Deputy Director General of Civil Aviation in Rwanda, Winnie Ngamije, resulting in a full coordination plan for cooperation between the two countries, including the exchange of expertise and training on safety, security and air navigation.

Sheikh Humoud explored avenues for cooperation with President of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Salvatore Sciacchitano and its director of air transport Mohammad Rahma on Wednesday. The cooperation between ICAO and the DGCA aims to improve employee capabilities and workflow through instructions and recommendations issued by the organization, adding that Kuwait is working tirelessly to guarantee safety of civil aviation and navigation.

The Malaysian Ministry of Transport is hosting the annual ICAO 2024 conference, which runs from October 21 to 25, with representatives from civil aviation authorities worldwide and various regional and international organizations specializing in civil aviation. This international meeting facilitates negotiations and consultations regarding air services, allowing policymakers, regulatory bodies, aircraft operators, and other stakeholders to network and collaborate.