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ANSP Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

62ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Montego Bay, Jamaica, 8-12 May 2023 WP No. 154 ANSP Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Presented by PLC Summary Many Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) use Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the success of their organisation … Continued

LM 7.4 UNLAWFUL INTERFERENCE WITH INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION FACILITIES

IFATCA Policy is: ATC personnel are entitled to maximum security with respect to the safeguarding of personal life, operational environment and the safety of aircraft under their control. IFATCA considers cyber-attacks to be a form of unlawful interference. If, … Continued

WC 10.2.8 REGULATORY APPROVAL OF ATM SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT

IFATCA Policy is: MAs should encourage their State’s Regulatory Authority to play a role in the development and certification / commissioning and oversight during the life cycle of air traffic control equipment. Any information displayed at a controller working … Continued

LM 7.1.4 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTROLLER-IN-CHARGE (CIC) IN REGARD TO LIABILITY AND OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

The position of Controller-In-Charge (CIC) exists in many units in many different countries around the world. There are differences between the supervisor’s roles and those of the Controller-In-Charge, and questions exist regarding responsibilities and legality of this position. It is … Continued

Intimidation of the Controller

19TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Toronto, Canada, 05-09 May 1980 WP No. 59 Intimidation of the Controller Introduction SC7 has during the past year followed instances of coercion upon the Controller that amounted to intimidation. These instances varied from court action on … Continued

Liability in Automated Systems

32ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Christchurch, NZ, 19-23 April 1993 WP No. 128 Liability in Automated Systems Introduction During the 30th Annual Conference in Trinidad, Conference accepted the recommendations of a Standing Committee 4 Working Paper on Automation and the ATCO in … Continued

Performance Measurement in ATC

57TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Accra, Ghana, 19-23 March 2018 WP No. 155 Performance Measurement in ATC Presented by PLC Summary Performance Measurement in ATC continues to be an issue in several parts of the world. Existing IFATCA policy is strongly against … Continued

Extra Duty

34TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Jerusalem, Israel, 27-31 March 1995 WP No. 127 Extra Duty Introduction During the 32nd Annual Conference in Christchurch, New Zealand, it was identified, as a result of the review of International Labour Organisation (ILO) recommendations, that the … Continued

Responsibilities and Functions of Aerodrome Controller with regard to Surface Movements – Legal Aspects

37TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Toulouse, France, 30 March – 3 April 1998 WP No. 158 Responsibilities and Functions of Aerodrome Controller with regard to Surface Movements – Legal Aspects Introduction As already been established by SC4 there are many of areas … Continued

Human Factors in Accident and Incident Investigation

40TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Geneva, Switzerland, 19-23 March 2001 WP No. 160 Human Factors in Accident and Incident Investigation Introduction Human Factors issues are involved in most aviation occurrences. ICAO Annex 13 states that the objective of the investigation of aviation … Continued