ATS 3.9 GLOBAL COMPATIBLE FLIGHT LEVEL SYSTEMS

ATS 3.9 GLOBAL COMPATIBLE FLIGHT LEVEL SYSTEMS

There currently exist three systems for flight level determination which are not compatible with one another. In the interface areas safety is compromised. IFATCA Policy is: A global solution shall be developed using one system of flight level determination. The … Continued
ATS 3.25 CONTINUOUS DESCENT OPERATIONS (CDO) AND CONTINOUS CLIMB OPERATIONS (CCO)

ATS 3.25 CONTINUOUS DESCENT OPERATIONS (CDO) AND CONTINOUS CLIMB OPERATIONS (CCO)

Recent experience has proven the potential of new arrival procedures known as Continuous Descent Arrivals (CDAs). CDAs enable aircraft to make a more continuous descent from cruise to runway, saving fuel, reducing emissions, and reducing frequency congestion. ANSPs want to … Continued
ATS 3.41 STATE AIRCRAFT AND DUE REGARD OPERATIONS

ATS 3.41 STATE AIRCRAFT AND DUE REGARD OPERATIONS

ICAO rules are applicable only for civil aircraft. State aircraft – identified by ICAO as military, customs and police services – are not required to comply with these rules but States shall, when issuing rules for their State aircraft, have … Continued