WORKING PAPERS

Knowledge Base Category: WORKING PAPERS

IFATCA committees have produced an impressive number of Working Papers on technical and professional matters, either to promulgate policy or to be accepted as information or guidance material. These working papers contain extremely valuable information; they have been made available in this section in HTML format.​

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2019 19

  1. Report on the Information Hand Book (IHB) – 2019
  2. Global Aeronautical Distress and Safety System (GADSS)
  3. Separation Between Departing and Arriving Aircraft – Cut-off Point (CoP)
  4. Revision and Review on the Ageing ATCO and Retirement Age for ATCOs Policy
  5. Report Writing and ANSP Procedures for Serious Incidents or Accidents
  6. Licensing of ATCOs
  7. Performance-based Endorsements
  8. Review of IFATCA Policy Regarding ATCO Recruitment & Selection
  9. Flight Information Service
  10. Human Factor Considerations on “New Working Methods”
  11. IFATCA RPAS / Unmanned Aircraft Team
  12. Policy Review: Strategic Lateral Offset Procedures (SLOP)
  13. Operational use of DAPs (Down-link Aircraft Parameters)
  14. Interoperability Between Different Flight Data Exchange Systems
  15. ATFM and A-CDM Implementation in Asia
  16. Review of Radio Frequency Spectrum Protection Policy
  17. Vertical Spacing Between Controlled and Uncontrolled Aircraft at or near Airspace Boundaries
  18. Airport Infrastructure Development
  19. Compatibility in Clearances Issued

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2018 20

  1. Provision of ATS over Foreign Territories
  2. Clearances vs Instructions
  3. Review of the IFATCA Initial Training Manual for Air Traffic Control
  4. Display of Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Surveillance Data on Controller Working Position
  5. Incorporating Cybersecurity into Unlawful Interference Policy
  6. HF Considerations when Operating Multiple Operational Positions/Sectors
  7. En-route Wake Turbulence
  8. Duty of Care Principles and Over Servicing
  9. Performance Measurement in ATC
  10. Position Paper on Remotely Operated Towers
  11. Vigilance During OPS Shift
  12. Air Traffic Management for Tiltrotors
  13. Phraseology on Ground Based Safety Nets
  14. SID/STAR Phraseology
  15. State Aircraft and ‘Due Regard’ Operations
  16. Review on Just Culture and IFATCA’s Technical and Professional Manual Update
  17. Competence Assessment
  18. ATCOs and Colour Vision
  19. ARIWS – Autonomous Runway Incursion Warning Systems
  20. Future of CPDLC

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2017 18

  1. Relationship Between the ATC Trainee and the Instructor
  2. Moving to a New Facility
  3. Conditional Clearances to Rescue and Firefighting Vehicles
  4. Global Harmonisation of Air Traffic Control Training
  5. Review ATS 3.36 – Recategorization of Aircraft for Wake Turbulence
  6. Incident Reporting Responsibilities throughout the Whole ATM Domain
  7. Low Level RPAS
  8. Rating for ROT
  9. ATCO Duty of Care
  10. Civilian and Military Integration in the Same Workspace
  11. Virtual Centres – Review ATS 3.15 Functional Blocks of Airspace
  12. CISM Programmes Throughout IFATCA Member Associations
  13. Ambient Workplace Recording
  14. Guidelines on Mental Fitness
  15. Complexity of Multiple Delay Absorption Programmes
  16. Cybersecurity
  17. Airframe Based Weather Reporting Systems
  18. Policy Review AAS 1.8 – 4D Trajectory Concepts / Management

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2016 24

  1. Reducing “Initial Call” Frequency Congestion
  2. Pronunciation of Words And Five Letter Naming Codes
  3. Mental Fitness
  4. A Review of the Policy on the ATM Safety Monitoring Tool
  5. Review of IFATCA Automation Policy
  6. Roles and Responsibilities of the Controller-In-Charge (CIC) in Regard to Liability and Operational Responsibility
  7. The Use of ATS Surveillance Data in the Provision of Non-Surveillance Services
  8. Study Remote/Virtual TWR from the Professional, Procedural and HF View
  9. Educational Issues on Distraction (Guidance Material)
  10. Training for On-the-Job-Training-Instructors (OJTI)
  11. Dynamic and Flexible ATS Route Systems
  12. Digitising Flight Progress Strip Displays
  13. Airport CDM (A-CDM)
  14. Separation in Class E Airspace
  15. Ageing Air Traffic Controllers: Consequences on Job Performance
  16. Revision of Technical and Professional Manual
  17. Cognitive Processes in Air Traffic Control
  18. Space Weather
  19. Commercial Space Operations
  20. From RNAV Visual Approaches to Visual Guided Approaches Supplemented by RNAV
  21. Just Culture
  22. Revision of Advanced Approach Policy
  23. Airspace Design and Procedures Controller Involvement
  24. Separation Between Units Without Procedural Agreement

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2015 23

  1. Crisis Management
  2. Concept of GNSS-Based Altitude
  3. Blended Airspace
  4. The Reality of Just Culture – A Roadmap for the Changing Landscape of Just Culture
  5. Human Factors and Technicalities in a Multi-Sector Planner Environment
  6. Review of Policy: Short Term Conflict Alert (STCA)
  7. Flight Planning Impacts on the ATM System
  8. Review of Policy: Resumption of Separation Following a TCAS RA
  9. Distractions at Workplace
  10. The Provision of Surveillance Approach and Aerodrome Control Services as Combined Function
  11. The Operational Role of the OJTI
  12. Responsibility For Terrain And Obstacle Clearance During Weather Avoidance
  13. Fatigue Risk Management Systems
  14. Flight and Flow – Information for a Collaborative Environment (FF-ICE)
  15. Protection of Safety Information Sources
  16. Future Aviation Weather Information and Distribution
  17. Implementation TRM in ATC
  18. SWIM Technical and Legal Issues
  19. Human Factors Integration in New ATM Systems
  20. ATM and the Handling of RPAS
  21. Introduction to GNSS Landing Systems
  22. Screen Design Process
  23. Review of Policy: Non-plannable Level in the NAT-Region

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2014 21

  1. Review of Policy in Regards to TCAS RA Downlink
  2. Performance Targets in Air Traffic Management
  3. Just Culture Revisited – Guidance Material for Member Association
  4. Terrain and Obstacle Charting
  5. Emergency Descent Procedures
  6. Communication Between ATS Units
  7. Clarification of Sector Manning Principles
  8. Review of TCAS Policy
  9. ATCOs and Professionalism
  10. ATCO Performance
  11. Terrain and Obstacle Clearance Responsibilities
  12. Sleep Apnea and Obesity
  13. Harmonised Transition Altitude
  14. Written ELP
  15. Study Minimum Fuel
  16. Study Service Priority
  17. Industrial Relations under ILO Conventions
  18. Study Remote Towers Concept
  19. Study Space-Based Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast
  20. A Better Understanding of the Linear versus the Systemic Approach to Safety
  21. Elements of FRMS Model

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2013 20

  1. The Fountain of Wellbeing
  2. Fatigue Risk Management Systems
  3. Study UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System)
  4. IFATCA/ Eurocontrol Prosecutor Expert Course
  5. Update on Commercialisation of Air Traffic Services
  6. Resilience and a New Safety Approach – Do We Have the Right Model to Learn from Past and Future Events?
  7. Study of User Driven Prioritisation Process (UDPP)
  8. Update on English Language Proficiency
  9. Study Civil/Military Cooperation
  10. Relay of Flight Information from Air Traffic Service to Aircraft
  11. Industrial Action in ATC
  12. Review of Single Person Operations Policy and Four Eyes Principle
  13. Electro Magnetic Hyper Sensitivity
  14. Vision for the Human in the Future ATM System
  15. Investigate the Mechanisms for Dealing with a Critical Incident/Accident
  16. Quality Management Systems in ANSPs and the Relation with the SMS
  17. Study Mode S Transponders
  18. Study Communication Failure
  19. Study Recategorization of Aircraft for Wake Turbulence
  20. Terrain Clearance and Airspace Design

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2012 13

  1. IFATCA Training Manual
  2. Protection of Safety Information
  3. ATCOs with Disabilities
  4. Study the Concept of Block Upgrades
  5. Study SID and STAR Naming and Relevant FMS Design
  6. Study Call Sign Confusion
  7. Study Visual Separation on Approach
  8. Study Controlled Time of Arrival Concept
  9. Study Merging and Sequencing Concepts
  10. Determining Operations Readiness of Automated ATM Systems
  11. Study Continuous Climb Operations
  12. Study Transponder Mandatory Zones
  13. Review Policy on Visual Observation, Aerodrome Control Service Concepts and CCTV

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2011 13

  1. ATS – Study Restrictions in the Enroute Environment
  2. Study Hypoxia Warning
  3. Environment – Study Emission Trading
  4. Environment – Study Environment Case
  5. Review Policy on Alpha-Numeric Call Signs
  6. Evaluating Team Resource Management Implementation within ATC and to Define the Practice for IFATCA
  7. Produce Definitions of “Fly-by” and “Fly-over”
  8. Study the Operation of Aircraft Flight Management Systems
  9. Study Air Traffic Flow Management
  10. ATS – Study SID and STAR Design
  11. Aerodrome – Study Runway Status Lights
  12. Review Continuous Descent Operations Manual
  13. Review Policy on CCTV

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2010 12

  1. Surveillance – Study Issues Associated with Incorrect Flight Identification
  2. Aerodrome – Describe the Operational Use of Stop Bars and Produce ICAO Amendment Proposal
  3. Review Policy on Privatization
  4. Review ICAO Manual on Required Communication Performance (RCP)
  5. Investigate Radiotelephony Frequency Management
  6. Study Route Clearances and Associated Requirements
  7. Review IFATCA Technical and Professional Manual on Technical Policy Statements related to Mixed Mode Operations
  8. Investigate Operational Use of Level Restrictions in SIDs, STARs and other Published Routes
  9. The Ageing Controller
  10. Review Provisional Policy on Missed Approach after Visual Approach
  11. Study Eurocontrol Human Factors Case
  12. Future ATM

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2009 17

  1. Description of What Constitutes Performance
  2. Aerodrome – Review ICAO Manual on the Prevention of Runway Incursions
  3. Datalink – Review Policy on Air Ground Datalink
  4. Review of Retirement Policy
  5. UAS – Study ‘Sense and Avoid’ as a Replacement of ‘See and Avoid’
  6. Review Policy on Mixed Mode Operations
  7. Study Advanced Offset Procedures
  8. IFATCA’s Vision for the Future of Air Traffic Management (ATM)
  9. Review of the Legal Section Relating IFATCA’s Just Culture Policy
  10. Surveillance – Provide an update on ITP
  11. Fatigue Management in Air Traffic Control
  12. Review of ICAO’s Global Performance Manual
  13. Environmental Policy
  14. Surveillance – Investigate the Use of Re-Transmitted Data to Aircraft (ADS-R and TIS-B)
  15. Surveillance – Investigate (Wide Area) Multilateration
  16. Datalink – Review Policy on Downstream Clearances
  17. Study Go Around Procedures When on Visual Approach

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2008 18

  1. Study ADS-B Applications – Used in ITP
  2. Investigate the Professional Aspects of the Difference between Intrinsic and Tactical Safety in the Aerodrome Domain
  3. Review of Professional and Legal IFATCA Policy Relating to Unlawful Interference with Particular Regard to Controllers Training
  4. Staff Shortages in Air Traffic Control
  5. Investigate 4D Trajectory Concepts
  6. Review ICAO Manual on Performance Based Navigation
  7. Study Developments Associated with Environmental Issues in ATC
  8. Investigate ADS-B Applications – Single Emergency Code Management
  9. Produce Definitions on Spacing, Separation and Segregation
  10. Spacing, Separation and Segregation – Use in Future ATM Systems
  11. Study Strategic Lateral Offset Procedure
  12. Study Numbering of Aircraft in the Aerodrome Traffic Circuit
  13. Review Policy on Environmental Issues in ATM
  14. Investigate ADS-B Applications – Incorporation in A-SMGCS
  15. Study the ICAO Manual on the Prevention of Runway Incursions
  16. Review Policy on ACAS Phraseology
  17. E-learning as a Training Tool
  18. IFATCA’s Vision for the future of Air Traffic Management (ATM)

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2007 21

  1. Review Accident and Incident Investigation Policies in view of the “Just Culture” Philosophy
  2. Surveillance Applications Policy – Review Policy on ADS
  3. Safety Management Policy Work Plan
  4. Surveillance Applications Policy – ASAS
  5. Review Policy on Visual Observation in a Control Tower Environment
  6. Surveillance Applications Policy – Review Policy on Radar Monitoring
  7. Aerodrome – Land and Hold Short Operations
  8. Review Policy on CPDLC
  9. Investigate the Use and Impact of “Electronic Means Complementing Visual Observation in Tower Control” on the ATCO
  10. Aerodrome – Categorization of Approach Types
  11. Aerodrome – Review Provisional Policy on Future ATM Concepts for the Provision of Aerodrome Control Service
  12. Aerodrome – Converging Runway Operations
  13. Aerodrome – Review Policy on Provision of ATS at Aerodromes
  14. Review Policy on Hours of Work
  15. Surveillance Applications Policy – Conformance Monitoring
  16. Legal Issues in Paperless or Strip-less Environments
  17. Surveillance Applications Policy – Operational Applications of ADS-B
  18. Surveillance Applications Policy – Applications of Radar Monitoring
  19. List of Relevant ICAO Documents
  20. Review Policy on Training
  21. Review Policy on Stress Management

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2006 19

  1. Review Policy on RTF Communication Failure
  2. English Language Proficiency Requirements
  3. Review Policy on Formation Flights within Controlled Airspace
  4. Review Policy on Use of Unqualified Personnel
  5. Study Operations in a Paper Stripless Environment
  6. Study Reporting of TCAS RAs
  7. Study the Virtual Tower Concept
  8. Operating in Unsafe Airspace
  9. Review the Use of Safety Cases
  10. Remote Control Towers
  11. Investigate Basic / Advanced Continuous Descent Approaches
  12. Review policy on Frequency Blocking
  13. Review Policy on RTF Phraseology (Helicopters)
  14. Investigate Runway Incursions
  15. ASAS-TN2 – Airborne Separation Assistance System Thematic Network 2
  16. Study Land and Hold Short Operations
  17. Review Policy on Interception of Civil Aircraft
  18. Investigate Potential Applications of ADS-B
  19. Forcing Controllers to Work at a Specific Foreign Location

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2005 14

  1. Investigate Applications of Provision of Area Proximity Warnings
  2. Review Policy on Surveillance
  3. Investigate Navigation and Surveillance Provided by a Single Position Information System
  4. Protection of the Identity of ATM Staff Involved in Serious Incidents / Accidents
  5. Review policy on RTF Frequency Usage
  6. Produce Definition of Short Term Conflict Alert
  7. Single Person Operations – Four Eyes Principle (4EP)
  8. Review Policy on Separation Lateral and Longitudinal
  9. Investigate Route Conformance Monitoring System
  10. Professional and Legal Aspects of Downlinking TCAS RAs (TCAS Resolution Advisories)
  11. Investigate Remote Aerodrome Control Concepts
  12. Investigate Operational use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  13. Investigate interactions between Traffic Collision Avoidance System and Mode S
  14. Normal Operations Safety Survey – NOSS

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2004 24

  1. Advanced-Surface Movement Guidance and Control Systems
  2. Developments in the use of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) as an Approach Aid
  3. Safety
  4. ATC Collision Avoidance Techniques
  5. Review policy on Surface Guidance Movement and Control Systems
  6. High Frequency Datalink in Support of ATS
  7. Third Party Risk – Legal Aspects
  8. Transgression in Service Providers
  9. Investigate Operational Aspects of Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast
  10. Review of Provisional Policy – ATM Safety Monitoring Tools (ASMT)
  11. Review of Policy: Single Person Operations in ATC (SPO)
  12. Investigate the Differences Between Dependent and Independent Surveillance in Determining Position Reports
  13. Performance Indicators
  14. Develop Policy on System Defences During Planned System Degradation
  15. Produce a Definition of Minimum Safe Altitude Warning Systems
  16. Study Down Link of Traffic Collision Avoidance System Resolution Advisories
  17. Produce a Definition of Area Proximity Warning System
  18. Produce a Definition of Controller Tools
  19. Produce a Definition of Conflict Detection Tools
  20. Co-operative Separation
  21. Review of Policy on Precision Area Navigation
  22. A Just Culture in Safety Reporting
  23. Review of Policy on Area Navigation
  24. Regulatory Framework in ATM

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2003 24

  1. Central European Air Traffic Services (CEATS) and the use of Functional Blocks of Airspace (FBA)
  2. Review of the IFATCA Vision Document
  3. Conflict Detection Tools
  4. Third Party Risk
  5. Study Implementation of 8.33 kHz in Europe and Determine if any Problems Exist at the Europe-Africa Interface
  6. New ICAO Phraseology on Taxi Instructions
  7. Review of Policy on Ground Based Safety Nets
  8. Conditional Clearances
  9. Review policy of ACAS / TCAS
  10. Interactions ATC/ACAS
  11. Monitor the Developments in the Operational use of ASAS
  12. Air Traffic Control Separation Monitoring Tool (ASMT)
  13. Monitoring the Evolution within PRICESG and English for ATCOs
  14. Investigation of the Nomenclature used in the Acronyms CIB & CIC
  15. Monitoring Developments in the FAA
  16. Interpersonal Relation Skills of Assessors
  17. IFATCA Vision Document – Update Human Factors
  18. 8.33 kHz Horizontal Expansion
  19. Monitoring Institutional Framework in ATM
  20. Study the Legal Aspects of the use of GNSS for Air Navigation
  21. ADS-B Operations
  22. Review of Policy on FANS-1/A
  23. Management of Mixed Mode Operations
  24. Cooperative Separation – Transfer of Control Functions to Pilots

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2002 24

  1. Collaborative Decision Making
  2. Review of 8.33 kHz Phraseology
  3. Description of A ‘Multi-Lateration’ Airport Ground System
  4. Environmental Issues in ATM
  5. The Use of Safety Nets in ATM
  6. Apron Management Services Provided by ATCOs
  7. Selection of Assessors
  8. Review Policy on Mode S – Operational Requirements
  9. Language Training for ATCOs
  10. Review of Policy on Surface Movement Radar
  11. Determining And Result Of Inadequate Staffing
  12. Review Issues Regarding ATC Systems Capability to Monitor Relevant Controller Intervention Buffer (CIB) Parameters
  13. The Use of Lateral Offsets
  14. Regulation in Air Traffic Management
  15. 8.33 kHz Horizontal Expansion
  16. Review of IFATCA Policy Concerning Helicopter Operations
  17. RVSM
  18. Use of Datalink in A Microwave Landing System
  19. RT Phraseology in Civil/Military Integration
  20. Team Resource Management
  21. Technical Aspects of Medium Term Conflict Detection
  22. Aviation Radio Frequency Spectrum Protection
  23. Aircraft Flying with ‘Due Regard’
  24. Air Traffic Control Separation Monitoring Tool (ASMT)

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2001 26

  1. Review of Policy on Advanced Approach Procedures
  2. Human Factors in Accident and Incident Investigation
  3. ANNEX A – Safety Management Strategy
  4. Single Person Operations in ATC
  5. Review the Issues Concerning Controller Intervention Buffer
  6. Review of Policy on MLS
  7. The Use of Lateral Offsets
  8. Review Method of Updating the Information Handbook
  9. On the Job Training (OJT) & Simulator Duty
  10. Safety Management Systems (SMS)
  11. Review Issues in the Application of Cockpit Display of Traffic Information (CDTI) in Advanced Surface Movement Guidance System (A-SMGCS) Operations
  12. MLS Operational Procedures
  13. Use of LACKs (Logical Acknowledgements) in CPDLC
  14. Equal Opportunities Legislation
  15. Air Safety Reporting Systems
  16. Legal Liability Aspects of Inadequate Staffing
  17. Team Resource Management
  18. Management/Controller Relationships
  19. Automation and Human Factors
  20. Policy Review on Medication
  21. Policy Review on Validity of Controller Licence
  22. Air Traffic Control Officer Job Description
  23. Mode S – Review of Policy
  24. Reduced Vertical Separation Minima (RVSM)
  25. Continuation Training
  26. Review the Issue of ASAS Separation when less than the Relevant ATC Separation, e.g. Radar

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2000 10

  1. Legal Liability of Working with Unserviceable Or Inadequate Equipment
  2. Update of Policy on Legal Liability of the Controller
  3. Availability of Databank
  4. Specific Medical Matters
  5. Privatisation Of The Canadian Air Navigation System
  6. Safety Auditing of Air Traffic Services
  7. Working with Unserviceable or Inadequate Equipment
  8. Monitoring Privatisation/commercialisation in ATC
  9. Air Traffic Control Separation Monitoring Tool (ASMT)
  10. Standard Application of Units of Measure in Civil Aviation

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1999 19

  1. Data Bank of Jurisprudence Update and Figures
  2. Review of Human Factor Aspects of Social and Labour Aspects, Hours of Work and Retirement and Pension
  3. Off–Set Tracking in the North Atlantic (NAT)
  4. Transfer of Separation Functions to Pilots – Human Factors Aspects
  5. Review of IFATCA Policy on Legal Liability
  6. Removal of Ground Based Aids
  7. The Use of Non-flight Plannable Levels in the Nat Region for Contingency
  8. Documented Evidence from both IFALPA and IFATCA
  9. Transfer of Control Functions to Pilots (Legal Aspects)
  10. Rating and Endorsement Policy
  11. The Definition of “Direct” in Direct Controller Pilot Communication (DCPC)
  12. Changed Working Conditions Under Privatisation
  13. Performance Indicators in Context
  14. Investigate Minimum Safe Altitude Warning Systems (MSAW)
  15. Report on the Introduction of 8.33 kHz Spacing
  16. The Use of GNSS – ATC
  17. Study Automatic Dependent Surveillance (ADS) to Update IFATCA Provisional Policy
  18. The “Free Flight Concept” – Human Factors Considerations
  19. Investigate the Use of Cockpit Display of Traffic Information (CDTI) with Enhanced Surface Movement Guidance Control Systems (SMGCS)

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1998 24

  1. Data Bank of Jurisprudence Update and New Questionnaire
  2. Safety Components in a Separation Minima
  3. ATC and Public Relations
  4. Guidelines for the Qualification and Training of AFIS Personnel – (Review of ICAO Circular 211 AN/128)
  5. Information Handbook
  6. NATSPG
  7. Critical Incident Stress Management – Guidance Material
  8. Responsibilities and Functions of Aerodrome Controller with regard to Surface Movements – Legal Aspects
  9. Rating for Automatic Dependent Surveillance Control
  10. South Pacific of FANS-1/A Datalink Communications
  11. Review of Existing IFATCA Policies (Legal)
  12. Review of Existing IFATCA Policies (Legal)
  13. Review of Existing IFATCA Policies (Legal)
  14. Review of Existing IFATCA Policies (Legal)
  15. Review of Existing IFATCA Policies (Legal)
  16. Nightshift Policy and Fatigue Management
  17. Weather Deviation Procedure in Asia-Pacific Region
  18. Interference with Air Traffic Control Radiotelephony (RT)
  19. Introduction of RVSM on a Trial Basis in the North Atlantic Region
  20. Short Term Conflict Alert
  21. Review of Technical Policy
  22. Productivity and Performance Indicators
  23. Airborne Separation Assurance
  24. IFATCA’s Role in the Area of Professional and Industrial Issues

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1997 17

  1. SC7 Central Data Bank of Jurisprudence
  2. Legal Aspects of the Introduction of GNSS
  3. ACAS (TCAS Training for ATCOs)
  4. Update of Accident and Incident Investigation Policy
  5. Use of Unqualified Personnel – Legal Aspects
  6. Downstream Clearance Via Datalink
  7. Notification of Aircraft Equipment on Flight Plans
  8. Responsibilities and Functions of Aerodrome Control with Regard to Surface Movements (Legal Aspects)
  9. Critical Incident Stress Management – Update of IFATCA Policy on Stress
  10. Examine the Interface Between AFIS and ATC
  11. Direct Controller Pilot Communications (DCPC)
  12. Review Provisions of ATS with Particular Reference to Airspace Classification
  13. Free Flight
  14. 8.33 kHz Spacing
  15. Monitoring TIBA
  16. Medical Effects of Night Shifts
  17. Mixing Datalink Equipages in the Same Airspace

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1996 19

  1. RTF Policy to Reduce Workload in the Air and on the Ground
  2. SC7 Central Data Bank of Jurisprudence – a Progress Report
  3. WAAS
  4. Air-Ground Datalink
  5. EATCHIP ATM Procedures Development Sub-Group
  6. ADS-B
  7. Three Main Systems of Flight Level (FL) Determination
  8. Responsibility and Liability of Operating in Delegated Airspace
  9. RNP for Approach and Landing
  10. Display of GNSS Status to ATC
  11. Investigate a Possible Future Air Traffic Management Concept
  12. SICASP/WG2 Meeting
  13. Simultaneous Operations on Intersecting Runways
  14. Legal Rights of Pregnant ATCOs
  15. Recent Developments in Mode S
  16. Future ATM Systems of the Next Century
  17. Use of the Phrase “Autonomous Airborne Devices”
  18. Responsibilities & Functions of Aerodrome Controllers with Regard to Surface Movement
  19. Airspace Classification

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1995 23

  1. Use of Unqualified Personnel
  2. Work and Rest Scheme
  3. Update on Datalink Development
  4. Review of IFATCA Existing Policies – Familiarisation Flights for ATCOs
  5. Defining the Terms “Strategic” and “Tactical ” in the Air Traffic Control Context
  6. Aerodrome Radar Control Rating
  7. Female ATCOs and Shift Work
  8. Extra Duty
  9. Development of Further Policy on Radio Failure Procedures
  10. The Development of the Microwave Landing System ( MLS)
  11. Presentation of ADS Data to the Controller
  12. Fusion of ADS and Radar Data
  13. Provision of Services by Third Party Service Providers
  14. The Use of Voice Communications in ADS Operations
  15. The Use of Dependent Surveillance
  16. Supranational Legislation
  17. Mixed and Segregated Modes of ADS Operations
  18. Reduction of Non-radar Separation Standards Using ADS
  19. Monitoring the Use of TCAS
  20. Review Existing Policy and Develop Further Policy on Simultaneous IFR Operations on Intersecting / Converging Runways
  21. Automatic Dependent Surveillance (ADS) General Issues
  22. TCAS and ACAS Procedures
  23. Development of Mode S as a Surveillance Tool

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1994 20

  1. Investigate the Subject of Computer Virus
  2. ATC and Public Relations
  3. Maintenance of Recency and Competency
  4. Liability in Automated Systems
  5. Remuneration of Air Traffic Controllers
  6. Use of Area Recordings
  7. The Development of MLS Continues
  8. Early Retirement
  9. The Use of GNSS as a Runway Approach Aid
  10. Legal Consequences of Privatisation
  11. Radar Monitoring in the En-route Phase
  12. Defining the Terms “Strategic” and “Tactical” in the ATC Context
  13. Development of Further Policy on Radio Failure Procedures
  14. Monitor the Application and Implementation of RNAV
  15. RNP for Approach and Landing
  16. Report of Visual Approach Procedures
  17. Radar Monitoring Procedures in TMAs
  18. Development of Policy on Mode S
  19. The Application of Air Ground Datalink
  20. Amendment to Current Policy on RNAV Procedural Separation Minima

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1993 16

  1. Review of ILO Conclusions
  2. Privatisation / Commercialisation
  3. Liability in Automated Systems
  4. Legal Consequences of Privatisation
  5. Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft and Unlawful Interference with Civil Aviation and its Facilities
  6. Amendment to ICAO Annex 1 – ATCO Licences
  7. HIV and AIDS in Air Traffic Control
  8. IFATCA Information Handbook
  9. Development of Policy on the Application of Datalink
  10. Reduced Vertical Separation Above FL 290
  11. ATFM Factors Used to Determine Sector Capacity Values
  12. Developments in Air Traffic Flow Management
  13. RNAV Procedural Separation – Longitudinal Distance Standard Minima
  14. RNAV Procedural Separation – Amendment of Current Policy
  15. RNAV – Monitoring its Implementation
  16. ANACNA to Collect and Collate R/F Procedures

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1992 7

  1. IFATCA Information Handbook
  2. Rating of ATFM Staff
  3. Practical Legal Aid Programme
  4. Policy on the Use of Recorded Data
  5. Air Traffic Control Instructor Rating
  6. Stress in Air Traffic Control
  7. Developments in Air Traffic Flow Management

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1991 9

  1. Review of IFATCA Policy
  2. Development of Policy on Formation Flights Within Controlled Airspace
  3. Traffic Information Broadcast by Aircraft (TIBA)
  4. Misuse of Traffic Information Broadcast by Aircraft (TIBA)
  5. Staffing of ATFM Units – the Need for Licensed ATCOs to Man These Positions
  6. Automation and the ATCO – Human Factors Consideration
  7. Guidelines on Minimum ATC Service During Industrial Disputes
  8. Substance Abuse in ATC
  9. Compliance with Air Traffic Flow Management Measures

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1990 4

  1. Practical Legal Aid Programme
  2. Reduction in Vertical Separation Above FL290
  3. Definition of Essential and Minimum ATC Service
  4. Radar Recording in ATC Systems – Technical and Professional

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1989 5

  1. Report of the Liaison Officer to Int’l Organisations – Geneva
  2. CRT/VDU Work When Pregnant
  3. Development of Policy on the Method of Identifying Replacement Flight Plans
  4. Licensing of Air Traffic Controllers
  5. Loss of Licence

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1988 4

  1. Simultaneous Operations on Intersecting Runways
  2. IFATCA Information Handbook
  3. Fatigue in ATC
  4. Night Shift Paralysis in Air Traffic Control

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1987 6

  1. Relations between pilot’s final authority and TWR’s responsibilities in conditions of poor or impaired visibility
  2. ATC Aspects of Interception of Civil Aircraft
  3. Surface Movement Guidance Control Systems (SMGCS)
  4. Transition Altitudes
  5. Alpha Numeric Callsigns
  6. Report of Sub-Committee Medical

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1986 5

  1. Development of Guidelines to Determine the Necessity for Air Traffic Control At Aerodromes
  2. Review of Lateral and Longitudinal Separation
  3. Study on Legal Liability when Airborne Collision Avoidance Systems (ACAS) are Implemented
  4. Counselling as a Means of Reducing Stress Among Air Traffic Controllers
  5. Annual Report of Sub-Committee Medical

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1985 7

  1. The Legal Implications of ICAO Contingency Measures
  2. IFATCA Policy on Legal Matters
  3. Intimidation of the Air Traffic Controller
  4. Integration of Fixed Wing and Rotary Wing Flights At Airfields
  5. Review of Lateral and Longitudinal Separation
  6. AFIS (Airfield Information Service)
  7. Study on the Correlation Between Compensation for Loss of Licence, Early Retirement Programme, Medical Checks, Proficiency Checks and Conditions of Employment

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1984 5

  1. Longitudinal Separation Anomalous Interpretations
  2. Helicopter Operations (ATC Aspects)
  3. Safe Use of TCAS/ACAS and the Impact of Mode S Development
  4. Review of Alpha Numeric Callsign Systems
  5. RTF Frequency Jamming

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1983 4

  1. Optimisation of Climb and Descent Profiles and Fuel Economy
  2. Air Traffic Controllers’ Physical Fitness Programme
  3. Report of the Ad Hoc Committee on the ILO
  4. Helicopter Operations – ATC Aspects

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1982 4

  1. Medical Research on Ocular Diseases
  2. SSR Mode S Improvements in SSR Techniques and ATC Aspects of Air/Ground Data Links
  3. Aptitude Testing for Air Traffic Controllers; Development of Aptitude Tests for ATCOs
  4. Provision of Operational Aeronautical Information

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1981 2

  1. Legal Liability of the Air Traffic Controller
  2. Helicopter Operations (ATC Aspects)

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1980 7

  1. Report of the ILO Meeting of Experts on Problems Concerning Air Traffic Controllers
  2. Intimidation of the Controller
  3. The ILO Meeting of Experts on Problems Concerning Air Traffic Controllers
  4. The Proficiency Checking of Air Traffic Controllers
  5. Study of ICAO Training Manual Part D-2 “Air Traffic Controller”
  6. R/T Failure Procedures and Blocking of Frequencies
  7. Study of Selection Procedures for Air Traffic Controllers

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1979 5

  1. Intimidation of the Controller
  2. Draft Convention for the Profession of Air Traffic Controllers
  3. Study of Automation – Controller Training
  4. Examination and Validation Procedures
  5. Simultaneous Use of Two or More R/T Frequencies on ATC Sectors

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1978 4

  1. Ocular Disease and Ocular Fatigue Due to the Working Environment in ATC
  2. Intimidation of the Controller
  3. Consolidation After Validation
  4. The Provision of Training for the OJT Coach

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1976 2

  1. Advanced Training, Assessment, Rating and Checking of ATCOs
  2. Medication and Air Traffic Control

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1972 1

  1. Report on Committee C

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1970 1

  1. Terms of Reference – SC4 Human and Environmental Factors in ATC

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1968 1

  1. Legal Aspects in Air Traffic Control

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2020 24

  1. Review of TRNG (ATC Training) – Professional Policy of the TPM
  2. Review of MED (Medical Matters) – Professional Policy of the TPM
  3. Review of WC (Working Conditions) – Professional Policy of the TPM
  4. Review of LM (Legal Matters) – Professional Policy of the TPM
  5. Review of Part IV – Professional Policy of the TPM
  6. TPM Review – Surveillance
  7. TPM Review – Helicopter Operations
  8. TPM Review – ATS (Major Edit)
  9. TPM Review – Reference Table
  10. TPM Review – ATS Editorials
  11. Rescinding Resolution C14 from Costa Rica Conference
  12. The 2004 Cagliari Accident and the European Court of Human Rights Decision
  13. Autoland Communication Between Pilots and Controllers in Good Weather Conditions
  14. RPAS Licensing
  15. Sectorless ATM
  16. Relief from Operational Position after an Occurrence
  17. Conspicuity and ATS Surveillance
  18. Big Data
  19. Interactions Between Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operators and Air Traffic Control
  20. Military to Civilian Licence Conversion
  21. ANSP Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  22. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in ATC
  23. Radio Mandatory Zones / Transponder Mandatory Zones
  24. The Use of Aerodrome Control Frequency for Communications of Vehicle Drivers

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2022 22

  1. Relief from Operational Position after an Occurrence
  2. UTM (Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Traffic Management)
  3. Military to Civilian Licence Conversion
  4. The Use of Aerodrome Control Frequency for Communications of Vehicle Drivers
  5. General Considerations on the Implact of U-Space Dynamic Airspace Reconfiguration on ATS Units
  6. Sectorless ATM
  7. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in ATC
  8. Autoland Communication Between Pilots and Controllers in Good Weather Conditions
  9. Radio Mandatory Zones / Transponder Mandatory Zones
  10. TPM Review – Part IV (General Amendments)
  11. TPM Review – WC
  12. TPM Review – MED
  13. TPM Review – LM
  14. TPM Review – TRNG
  15. TPM Review – SUR
  16. TPM Review – SEP
  17. TPM Review – HELI
  18. TPM Review – COM
  19. TPM Review – ATS (Major Edits)
  20. TPM Review – ATS (Editorials)
  21. TPM Review – ADME
  22. TPM Review – AAS

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2023 20

  1. Rescinding Resolution C14 From Costa Rica Conference
  2. Shortage of ATC Personnel
  3. Report of the Joint Cognitive Human Machine System Group (JCHMS)
  4. Remotely Piloted Aircraft System – IFATCA Assumptions
  5. Review of WC 10.2.11 – The Free Flight Concept
  6. Artificial Intelligence Development in ATM and Legal Issues
  7. ATC Staffing Shortages
  8. Operating two Different Air Traffic Control Ratings During the Same Operational Shift
  9. Information Overload in ATC
  10. Policy Review of Simultaneous ATC Training on Adjacent Positions
  11. Dynamic Reconfiguration of the U-Space Airspace (DAR)
  12. Conversion of Military ATCO Licences
  13. ANSP Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  14. Report of the Remote Tower Standing Committee (ROSC)
  15. Navigation – Magnetic vs True
  16. Interactions Between Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Air Traffic Control
  17. High Altitude Operations (HAO)
  18. Artificial Intelligence Development in ATM and Legal Issues
  19. TPM Review – STCA
  20. Review of Policy – ADME 2.14

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2024 16

  1. A Further Study into Interactions Between Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems and ATC
  2. System-Based Air Traffic Controller Licence Concept
  3. Review of Automation Policies
  4. VFR Traffic Workload and capacity Study
  5. Remote Tower Policy: An Analysis of Simultaneous Operations
  6. Review of the IFATCA Training (TRNG) Policy
  7. Policy review of WC10.3.2 Work and Rest Scheme
  8. Policy Review LM 7.5 Unsafe Airspace/Aerodrome
  9. Deactivation of Safety Nets
  10. Confusion With Leased Aircraft Markings and Callsigns
  11. Space Based Communication and Surveillance
  12. UAS Flight Rules
  13. Definition of an ATCO
  14. Policy Review: Terrain and Obstacle Clearance
  15. VFR Flights and Airspace Capacity Model Analyses
  16. TPM Policy Review: Pronunciation of Words and Five Letter Naming Codes

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