Review of Automation Policies

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
ATS 3.1 REPLACEMENT FLIGHT PLANS

ATS 3.1 REPLACEMENT FLIGHT PLANS

Where owing to ATFM restrictions upon the initial flight plan route, the initial plan is cancelled and a new plan filed there is a need to ensure that the replacement flight plan can be identified as such. Procedures to achieve … Continued
SEP 5.4 CONTROLLER INTERVENTION BUFFER

SEP 5.4 CONTROLLER INTERVENTION BUFFER

A knowledge of the allowance made (if any) for controller intervention in the formulation of a particular separation standard logically provides the basis by which the applicability of that standard to any given airspace and ATC system may be assessed. … Continued
ADME 2.10 NEW TECHNOLOGY APPROACH & LANDING AIDS

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

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)

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

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)

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
Space Weather

Space Weather

55TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Las Vegas, USA, 14-18 March 2016 WP No. 166 Space Weather Presented by TOC Summary This working paper describes the basics of space weather and the negative effect it can have on aviation. In particular, space weather … Continued