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Remote Tower Policy: An Analysis of Simultaneous Operations

63RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Singapore, 15-19 April 2024 WP No. 92 Remote Tower Policy: An Analysis of Simultaneous Operations Presented by TOC Summary This paper outlines the draft change in policy statement that provides positive guidance to the possible implementation … Continued

Sustainable Ground Movement and its Operational Impact

65TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Abu Dhabi, 28 April – 2 May 2025 WP No. 94 Sustainable Ground Movement and its Operational Impact Presented by TOC SUMMARYA new procedure called sustainable ground movement is being considered, wherein a TaxiBot pulls the … 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 2.9 REQUIRED NAVIGATION PERFORMANCE (RNP) FOR APPROACH AND LANDING

The concept of Required Navigation Performance (RNP) is to determine the accuracy of the aircraft navigation system and has been developed for use in en-route navigation. The fundamental feature is that it only defines a standard of equipment performance therefore … Continued

Review of Radio Frequency Spectrum Protection Policy

58TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Conchal, Costa Rica, 20-24 May 2019 Agenda Item: B.5.3 – WP No. 88 Review of Radio Frequency Spectrum Protection Policy Presented by TOC Summary Since the last IFATCA paper on Radio Frequency Spectrum Protection in 2002, many … Continued

ATS 3.24 EN-ROUTE RESTRICTIONS

Discrepancy exists between restrictions on SIDs and STARs and restrictions in the en-route environment. It is essential to ensure compatibility and consistency between the TMA environment and en-route procedures. IFATCA Policy is: Published level restrictions remain valid unless explicitly cancelled … Continued

ATS 3.40 MOVING TO A NEW FACILITY

The reasons to move to a new facility often include, but are not limited to, aging or outdated facilities. Moving to a new facility is a very demanding and lengthy process. It not only affects ATM as a system, but … Continued

Separation Between Departing and Arriving Aircraft – Cut-off Point (CoP)

58TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Conchal, Costa Rica, 20-24 May 2019 Agenda Item: B.5.6 – LWP No. 98 Separation Between Departing and Arriving Aircraft – Cut-off Point (CoP) Presented by TOC Summary This paper focusses on the procedures prescribed by appropriate ATS … Continued

Incorporating Cybersecurity into Unlawful Interference Policy

57TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Accra, Ghana, 19-23 March 2018 WP No. 93 Incorporating Cybersecurity into Unlawful Interference Policy Presented by TOC Summary In the current Unlawful Interference policy, only the security of ATC personnel is mentioned. Cyber-attacks are targeting the computerized … Continued