A technical team from the US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) headed by Division Manager for Flight Standards Service John Barbagallo will arrive on Wednesday in Manila to validate results of an audit conducted by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) that had sought to elevate the Philippines to Category 1.

The FAA downgraded the country to Category 2 in air safety and security in 2008 upon the recommendation of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

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