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TPM Review – STCA

62ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Montego Bay, Jamaica, 8-12 May 2023 WP No. 91 TPM Review – STCA Presented by TOC Summary The purpose of this working paper is to review the IFATCA policy ATS 3.18 related to Short Term Conflict … Continued

Review of Automation Policies

63RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Singapore, 15-19 April 2024 WP No. 98 Review of Automation Policies Presented by TOC and PLC Summary The paper examines existing policies in the TPM about automation such as WC 10.2.5 on human factors and TRNG … Continued

Pressure Setting Monitoring

65TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Abu Dhabi, 28 April – 2 May 2025 WP No. 95 Pressure Setting Monitoring Presented by TOC SUMMARYBarometric Pressure Setting (BPS) error has led to various serious incidents in recent years especially during Baro-VNAV approaches. Ways … Continued

ADME 2.1 CONVERGING RUNWAY OPERATIONS (CROPS)

There are various types of simultaneous operations on converging/intersection runways in operation at airports all over the world. All are related to achieving maximum use of runways. It is expected that, as pressure on airport capacity grows, more and more … Continued

SEP 5.3 AIRBORNE SEPARATION ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ASAS) AND COCKPIT DISPLAY OF TRAFFIC INFORMATION (CDTI)

IFATCA Policy is: Where ASAS procedures are implemented, which involve a change of responsibility for separation, this shall be clearly stated and be made known to all airspace users. ASAS procedures shall meet all appropriate safety levels. MOPS (Minimum … Continued

ADME 2.10 NEW TECHNOLOGY APPROACH & LANDING AIDS

ICAO has developed a transition plan allowing the introduction of new technology approach and landing aids (currently MLS and GNSS). IFATCA is concerned that the more complex environment created by the use of a number of new approach aids will … Continued

ATFM and A-CDM Implementation in Asia

58TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Conchal, Costa Rica, 20-24 May 2019 Agenda Item: B.5.4 – WP No. 89 ATFM and A-CDM Implementation in Asia Presented by TOC Summary The concept of ATFM/ACDM in Asia is fairly new. While the concept of a … Continued

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

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

Global Aeronautical Distress and Safety System (GADSS)

58TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Conchal, Costa Rica, 20-24 May 2019 Agenda Item: B.6.1.2 – LWP No. 99 Global Aeronautical Distress and Safety System (GADSS) Presented by Rick Taylor (ATMOPSP) Summary This paper introduces the Global Aeronautical Distress and Safety System (GADSS). … Continued