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Reducing “Initial Call” Frequency Congestion

55TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Las Vegas, USA, 14-18 March 2016 WP No. 165 Reducing “Initial Call” Frequency Congestion Presented by PLC and TOC Summary The paper investigates the possible reduction in frequency congestion using the introduction of alternative procedures for aircraft … Continued

Investigate the Use and Impact of “Electronic Means Complementing Visual Observation in Tower Control” on the ATCO

46TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Istanbul, Turkey, 16-20 April 2007 WP No. 160 Investigate the Use and Impact of “Electronic Means Complementing Visual Observation in Tower Control” on the ATCO Presented by PLC Introduction 1.1 The aim of the paper is to … Continued

Vision for the Human in the Future ATM System

52ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Bali, Indonesia, 24-28 April 2013 WP No. 163 Vision for the Human in the Future ATM System Presented by PLC Summary Modern ATM is in a state of constant change. These changes can be driven by advances … Continued

Human Factors Integration in New ATM Systems

54TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Sofia, Bulgaria, 20-24 April 2015 WP No. 159 Human Factors Integration in New ATM Systems Presented by PLC Summary This paper analyses human factors (HF) relating to the implementation of new ATM systems. The aviation system is … Continued

The Use of Aerodrome Control Frequency for Communications of Vehicle Drivers

59TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Singapore, 30 March – 3 April 2020 WP No. 156 The Use of Aerodrome Control Frequency for Communications of Vehicle Drivers Presented by PLC IMPORTANT NOTE: The IFATCA Annual Conference 2020 in Singapore was cancelled. The … Continued

ADME 2.16 USE OF AERODROME CONTROL FREQUENCY FOR COMMUNICATIONS OF VEHICLE DRIVERS

A runway incident involving a vehicle operating on the runway highlighted a safety concern that vehicle drivers remain on ground control frequency instead of the aerodrome control frequency. Some studies were made, and this policy highlights the importance of the … Continued

TRNG 9.6.1 RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING FOR MILITARY AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS

IFATCA Policy is: Previous training, qualifications and experience attained by military air traffic controllers, should be assessed by the appropriate licensing authority and, if relevant, be credited towards the training required to meet at least ICAO Annex 1 requirements … Continued

Contingency Preparedness

65TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Abu Dhabi, 28 April – 2 May 2025 WP No. 158 Contingency Preparedness Presented by PLC Summary At the 14th Air Navigation Conference held in Montreal from 26 August to 6September 2024, it was agreed that … 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 10.2.1 METHODS OF DETERMINING CONDITIONS OF OPERATION AND SERVICE

IFATCA Policy is: Member Associations should urge their national authorities to implement regulations and/or legislation to provide: a) a specifically defined personnel statute for air traffic controllers, taking into account the outstanding responsibilities, physio-/psychological demands and strains involved to … Continued