Study Numbering of Aircraft in the Aerodrome Traffic Circuit

Study Numbering of Aircraft in the Aerodrome Traffic Circuit

DISCLAIMER The draft recommendations contained herein were preliminary drafts submitted for discussion purposes only and do not constitute final determinations. They have been subject to modification, substitution, or rejection and may not reflect the adopted positions of IFATCA. For the … Continued
Surveillance – Provide an update on ITP

Surveillance – Provide an update on ITP

DISCLAIMER The draft recommendations contained herein were preliminary drafts submitted for discussion purposes only and do not constitute final determinations. They have been subject to modification, substitution, or rejection and may not reflect the adopted positions of IFATCA. For the … Continued
Produce Definitions of “Fly-by” and “Fly-over”

Produce Definitions of “Fly-by” and “Fly-over”

DISCLAIMER The draft recommendations contained herein were preliminary drafts submitted for discussion purposes only and do not constitute final determinations. They have been subject to modification, substitution, or rejection and may not reflect the adopted positions of IFATCA. For the … Continued
Relay of Flight Information from Air Traffic Service to Aircraft

Relay of Flight Information from Air Traffic Service to Aircraft

DISCLAIMER The draft recommendations contained herein were preliminary drafts submitted for discussion purposes only and do not constitute final determinations. They have been subject to modification, substitution, or rejection and may not reflect the adopted positions of IFATCA. For the … Continued
Future Aviation Weather Information and Distribution

Future Aviation Weather Information and Distribution

DISCLAIMER The draft recommendations contained herein were preliminary drafts submitted for discussion purposes only and do not constitute final determinations. They have been subject to modification, substitution, or rejection and may not reflect the adopted positions of IFATCA. For the … Continued
Surveillance – Study Issues Associated with Incorrect Flight Identification

Surveillance – Study Issues Associated with Incorrect Flight Identification

DISCLAIMER The draft recommendations contained herein were preliminary drafts submitted for discussion purposes only and do not constitute final determinations. They have been subject to modification, substitution, or rejection and may not reflect the adopted positions of IFATCA. For the … Continued
ATS 3.43 HELICOPTERS: DISCRETE IDENTIFICATION IN FLIGHT PLANS

ATS 3.43 HELICOPTERS: DISCRETE IDENTIFICATION IN FLIGHT PLANS

There is no provision on the present flight plan form to differentiate a helicopter from a fixed wing aircraft, unless the type designator gives the information in order to prevent uncertainty. IFATCA Policy is: Procedures should be developed for Flight … Continued
AAS 1.22 RPAS ASSUMPTIONS

AAS 1.22 RPAS ASSUMPTIONS

  IFATCA Policy is: The RPAS Operator or the Remote Pilot shall notify ATS only that the RPAS has entered the Lost C2 Link state or that the nominal state has been re-established after a C2 Link Lost. ATCOs shall … Continued
ATS 3.48 CONTRAIL AVOIDANCE STRATEGIES

ATS 3.48 CONTRAIL AVOIDANCE STRATEGIES

  IFATCA Policy is: Implementing trial contrail avoidance strategies shall: Not be discouraged outright, in the interest of gathering relevant data Report data in a transparent manner Consider potential ATCO workload, and where necessary ATCO workload shall be managed to … Continued
ATS 3.52 MEDICAL FLIGHT STATUS

ATS 3.52 MEDICAL FLIGHT STATUS

Inconsistent operational handling of medical flight statuses, including MEDEVAC and HOSP, across States increases controller workload, reduces traffic predictability, and may affect the timely execution of time-critical medical missions. Consideration should be given to the existing regulatory framework and the … Continued