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Review of Retirement Policy

48TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 20-24 April 2009 WP No. 163 Review of Retirement Policy Presented by PLC Summary This paper reviews current IFATCA policy regarding retirement, and its applicability in a changing world. It argues the points for and … Continued

A Better Understanding of the Linear versus the Systemic Approach to Safety

53RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Gran Canaria, Spain, 5-9 May 2014 WP No. 155 A Better Understanding of the Linear versus the Systemic Approach to Safety Presented by PLC Summary The objective of this paper is to provide clarity concerning the following … Continued

The Provision of Surveillance Approach and Aerodrome Control Services as Combined Function

54TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Sofia, Bulgaria, 20-24 April 2015 WP No. 158 The Provision of Surveillance Approach and Aerodrome Control Services as Combined Function Presented by PLC Summary This paper is dealing with a situation of ATCO working both aerodrome and … Continued

RPAS Licensing

59TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Singapore, 30 March – 3 April 2020 WP No. 159 RPAS Licensing Presented by PLC IMPORTANT NOTE: The IFATCA Annual Conference 2020 in Singapore was cancelled. The present working paper was never discussed at Conference by … Continued

Dynamic Reconfiguration of the U-Space Airspace (DAR)

62ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Montego Bay, Jamaica, 8-12 May 2023 WP No. 156 Dynamic Reconfiguration of the U-Space Airspace (DAR) Presented by PLC Summary U-space regulatory package (EU 664, 665, 666/2021) has introduced a new task for Air Traffic Control … Continued

Confusion With Leased Aircraft Markings and Callsigns

63RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Singapore, 15-19 April 2024 WP No. 158 Confusion WIth Leased Aircraft Markings and Callsigns Presented by PLC Summary The framework for the operation of leased aircraft globally, should include specific instructions regarding pilot’s responsibilities on initial … Continued

WC 10.1.2 ORGANISATIONS

IFATCA Policy is: Controllers should have the right to establish and join organisations including unions of their own choosing and for those organisations to affiliate with international organisations. Those organisations should be free from interference from employers or governments. … Continued

WC 10.2.6 AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PUBLIC RELATIONS

IFATCA Policy is: IFATCA recognises that Public Relations play an important role in the promotion of ATC services. However, unsupervised public access to actual radar and radiotelephony data can lead to misuse and misinterpretation. Therefore, use of live radar … Continued

WC 10.7.1 REGULATORY FRAMEWORK IN ATM

IFATCA Policy is: Regulation of ATM shall remain the responsibility of the State or of those supranational public entities mandated by the member States. Regulatory / oversight functions shall always be separated from Air Navigation Service Providers. Regulatory / … Continued

LM 7.1.3 TRANSFER OF CONTROL FUNCTIONS – LEGAL ASPECTS

IFATCA Policy is: States shall have in place regulations detailing procedures to be followed before Separation Assurance can be transferred to the cockpit. The Initial and final points at which Separation Assurance are transferred from ATC to the pilot … Continued