Profiles: Civil Aviation

Pip Spence (AUSTRALIA)

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Director of Aviation Safety (DAS) Civil Aviation Safety Authority

Pip Spence commenced as the CEO and DAS on May 17, 2021. Before joining CASA, Pip was the Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Secretary for the Arts at the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts. Before that she was the Deputy Secretary for Transport. In this role, Pip was responsible for aviation and airport policy and programme matters. Pip has held senior leadership roles across the Australian Public Service including: y Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. y the then Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy.

In that role Pip was closely involved in establishing the National Broadband Network and the associated reform of telecommunications regulations.

Pip commenced her career in the Department of Transport and Communications, where she worked in a number of aviationrelated areas. This included working in the office of the Minister for Transport.

Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications

Mohamed bin Thamer Al-Kaabi was appointed as Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications in June 2022.

Mohamed Yusuf Al-Binfalah (BAHRAIN)

Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Bahrain Airport Company (BAC)

Mohamed Yousif Al Binfalah serves as Chief Executive Officer of Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) with the responsibility of the management, operation and future strategy and development of Bahrain International Airport

He is responsible for regulating, developing and promoting the Transportation and Telecommunications sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain, as well as the postal services. Prior to his appointment as Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, Mohamed has over 40 years experience in the aviation industry. He earlier served as the Undersecretary of Civil Aviation Affairs from 2016 until 2022 and held several senior executive positions at Bahrain Airport Company.

(BIA). In addition, Mohamed is leading the $1 billion Airport Modernisation Program (AMP) with the aim of elevating the airport’s infrastructure and services in line with the highest levels of safety, security, technology and environmental standards. Mohamed joined BAC in 2012 and was previously the General Manager of DHL Aviation Service W.L.L. for eight years. Prior to this Mohamed held various senior management positions and worked in various industries. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s in Business Administration.

Feng Zhenglin, born in September 1957, is a CPC member, has a bachelor’s degree, and is a credited Senior Engineer. In July 1998, Feng was appointed Deputy DirectorGeneral, Department of General Planning, Ministry of Transport. In July 2000, Feng was appointed DirectorGeneral, Department of Highways, Ministry of Transport. In May

2003, Feng became Vice Minister and a member of the CPC Group, Ministry of Transport. In March 2008, Feng was reappointed Vice Minister and a member of the CPC Group in the restructured Ministry of Transport. In October 2015, Feng served as Vice Secretary, CPC Group and Vice Minister, Ministry of Transport. In December 2015, Feng served as Vice Secretary, CPC Group, and Vice Minister, Ministry of Transport, and Secretary, CPC Group, CAAC. In January 2016, Feng served as Vice Secretary, CPC Group, and Vice Minister, Ministry of Transport, and Secretary, CPC Group, and Administrator (in April 2017, Feng is identified as minister level administrator), CAAC.

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