The relationship between UTM and ATM warrants attention, especially with regard to the issues created by the simultaneous management of both unmanned and manned traffic. The absence of a complete and comprehensive international regulatory system does not permit for the time being a detailed evaluation of the UTM concept; this policy aims to provide a general framework to accommodate UTM inside the existing environment.
IFATCA Policy is:The roles of ATM and UTM related to traffic management shall be clearly identified. The UTM-ATM boundary shall allow an unambiguous identification of responsibilities and functions of the two systems. The interface between the ATM and UTM shall guarantee the exchange of the necessary information for the safe management of the traffic. Comprehensive regulatory framework and procedures for the ATM-UTM interaction shall be established before implementation. |
| See: Resolution C75 – WP 83 – Virtual 2022 |
Last Update: July 25, 2022