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Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) is set to undertake the second phase of its maintenance activity for the air traffic management system on May 17, which will take about 18 hours. The activity will include the replacement of the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and upgrading the air traffic management system (ATMS).

In preparation for the activity, CAAP has issued a notice to airmen on April 28, informing airlines, airports, and other concerned parties of the scheduled maintenance. This is to allow them to adjust their flight schedules and inform their passengers accordingly.

The scheduled maintenance is expected to cause minimal disruption to flight operations, as manual operations will still be available for military and emergency supplies. CAAP has also taken measures to ensure that there will be no repeat of the glitch that occurred on January 1 by implementing redundancy measures and bringing back the original service provider.

CAAP has apologized for any inconvenience that the maintenance activity may cause and urges passengers to coordinate with their respective airlines for any adjustments in their flight schedules. The agency assures the public that the maintenance activity is necessary to improve the air traffic management system, and they are working to ensure a seamless operation of the airspace.