RIMBA AIR FORCE BASE, Tuesday, 02 April 2024 – The Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) participated virtually in the Operational Efficiency Working Group (OEWG) of the Global Air Forces Climate Change Collaboration (GAFCCC) hosted by the United States Air Force (USAF).
The Working Group aims to discuss the improved aircraft technologies and processes that Air Forces around the globe are implementing to optimize energy intensity while increasing combat capabilities. Representing the RBAirF was Colonel (U) Pengiran Hasrul Ariffin bin Pengiran Haji Rosley, the Commander Support Group of RBAirF, Assistant Chief of Staff A3 (Operations) and A4 (Logistics and Maintenance) of the RBAirF.
The meeting began with Opening Remarks by Honorary Group Captain Kevin Billings, followed by Welcoming Remarks and Introductions by Mr. Roberto Guerrero, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Operational Energy.
Several OEWG members then presented and discussed various topics on the “Legacy Fleet Innovation Technologies & Engine Optimization". This includes discussions on Synthetic Aviation Fuel (SAF) development, National Action Plans, Climate Change Threats, Digitalisation Challenges, and Initiatives to respond to climate change and minimise their ecological footprint while increasing their Operational Efficiency.
The working group discussion ended with closing remarks by Honorary Group Captain Kevin Billings and plans for the following OEWG of the GAFCCC.
TUDB MENGHADIRI
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY WORKING GROUP
PANGKALAN TENTERA UDARA RIMBA, Selasa, 02 April 2024 – Tentera Udara Diraja Brunei (TUDB) telah menghadiri
Operational Efficiency Working Group (OEWG) bagi
Global Air Forces Climate Change Collaboration (GAFCCC) secara dalam talian, yang dihoskan oleh Tentera Udara Amerika Syarikat (USAF).
OEWG tersebut bertujuan untuk membincangkan mengenai penambahbaikan teknologi dan proses yang sedang dilaksanakan oleh tentera-tentera udara di seluruh dunia terhadap pesawat untuk mengoptimumkan intensiti tenaga disamping meningkatkan keupayaan pertempuran. Mewakili TUDB ialah Kolonel (U) Pengiran Hasrul Ariffin bin Pengiran Haji Rosley, Pemerintah Kumpulan Bantu TUDB. Turut hadir ialah Penolong Ketua Staf (PKS) A3 (Operasi) dan PKS A4 (Logistik dan Pemeliharaan) TUDB.
Mesyuarat dimulakan dengan Ucapan Perasmian oleh
Honorary Group Captain Kevin Billings, diikuti dengan Ucapan Alu-aluan dan Pengenalan oleh Roberto Guerrero, Timbalan Penolong Setiausaha Tentera Udara untuk Tenaga Operasi.
Beberapa ahli kemudian membentangkan topik "Legacy Fleet Innovation Technologies & Engine Optimization". Pembentangan termasuk beberapa subtopik, termasuk pembangunan Bahan Api Penerbangan Sintetik (SAF), Pelan Tindakan Kebangsaan, Ancaman Perubahan Iklim, Cabaran dan Inisiatif Pendigitalan, untuk bertindak balas terhadap perubahan iklim dan meminimumkan jejak ekologi (ecological footprint) sambil meningkatkan kecekapan operasi (operational efficiency).
Perbincangan diakhiri dengan ucapan penutup oleh
Honorary Group Captain Kevin Billings dan rancangan untuk
OEWG GAFCCC berikutnya.
