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Ex-pilot Arnaud Penent d'Izarn appointed head of Colombia's Civil Aeronautics
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Ex-pilot Arnaud Penent d'Izarn appointed head of Colombia's Civil Aeronautics

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Arnaud François Penent d'Izarn, a retired Colombian Air Force pilot, has been appointed as the new director of Colombia's Civil Aeronautics agency.
  • Penent d'Izarn brings over three decades of experience in civil and military aviation, including extensive flight hours and leadership roles.
  • His appointment aims to modernize and ensure the safety of the country's aviation sector, leveraging his deep understanding of the agency's challenges.

Colombia's Civil Aeronautics agency (Aerocivil) has a new leader at its helm: retired Colombian Air Force pilot Arnaud François Penent d'Izarn. The agency, responsible for overseeing and controlling the nation's airspace, announced his appointment, marking a significant transition for the sector.

Penent d'Izarn is no stranger to aviation, boasting a career spanning three decades in both civil and military aviation. With over 8,500 flight hours to his name, he possesses a wealth of practical experience. His tenure in the Colombian Air Force (FAC) from 1992 to 2021 saw him rise to the rank of colonel, where he led critical areas such as Aeronautical Education Command and Operations Directorate. He also contributed to discussions on Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law.

The new general director is a pilot and aeronautical administrator, with a career of three decades dedicated to civil and military aviation, accumulating more than 8,500 flight hours.

— AerocivilDescribing the extensive experience of the newly appointed director.

His previous roles within Aerocivil include serving as director of Air Navigation Services and deputy director general. Notably, during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, he coordinated the operational air response to the health emergency. Penent d'Izarn's background also includes specialized training, such as UN peacekeeping operations command and serving as a UN military observer.

Aerocivil stated that his return to the agency signifies a new phase focused on consolidating, modernizing, and guaranteeing aviation safety in Colombia. His leadership is expected to be bolstered by his intimate knowledge of the institution's challenges. Additionally, he has experience directing the International Aeronautics Fair (F-AIR Colombia 2019) and was involved in the Colombian Space Program, promoting scientific and strategic capabilities for the sector.

His return to the entity marks a new stage focused on consolidating, modernizing, and guaranteeing the safety of aviation in the country, supported by a leadership that knows the institution's challenges up close.

— AerocivilHighlighting the goals and expected impact of Penent d'Izarn's appointment.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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