Manila, Aug. 19 -- The Philippine State College of Aeronautics (PhilSCA) is gearing up to play a key role in addressing the global shortage of aviation professionals, with its flying school highlighting the urgent need for the creation of the National Aviation Academy of the Philippines.

On Tuesday, PhilSCA Flying School Director Ret. BGen. Gerardo Zamudio said the aviation industry will require nearly 2 million additional workers worldwide by 2043, including 649,000 pilots, based on projections from aircraft manufacturers Boeing and Airbus.

"Ito ay multitrillion dollar na size ng ekonomiya na makakatulong ho sa ating bansa kung makakakuha tayo ng share dito kaya dapat pinaghahandaan natin ito (This is a multi-trillion-dollar global ind...