Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in ATC

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in ATC

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 3.46 SECTORLESS ATM

ATS 3.46 SECTORLESS ATM

As the industry is pushing to implement flight-centric ATM, there is a need to evaluate the benefits and potential concerns related to these systems. New challenges related to their implementation will require the adoption of a set of guidelines to … Continued
VFR Flights and Airspace Capacity Model Analyses

VFR Flights and Airspace Capacity Model Analyses

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
Policy Review of ATS 3.20 Environmental Issues in ATM

Policy Review of ATS 3.20 Environmental Issues in ATM

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
AAS 1.09 REMOVAL OF GROUND BASED AIDS

AAS 1.09 REMOVAL OF GROUND BASED AIDS

The implementation of GNSS is precipitating the removal of certain ground based navigation aids. IFATCA is concerned that as these GNSS systems are subject to natural temporary degradation and unserviceabilities that there should not be a reliance on a sole … Continued
ADME 2.4 SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE & CONTROL SYSTEMS

ADME 2.4 SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE & CONTROL SYSTEMS

At their simplest these may consist of ground markings and stop & go lights. More sophisticated systems will incorporate taxiway centre line lighting and stopbars which can delineate the cleared route of aircraft. Where a need exists, surface movement radar … Continued
ATS 3.6 AIR TRAFFIC FLOW MANAGEMENT – ADHERENCE

ATS 3.6 AIR TRAFFIC FLOW MANAGEMENT – ADHERENCE

The process of Flow Management involves continual monitoring and regulation of the flow of air traffic. The timely implementation of flow management measures and the communication of restrictions to the appropriate controllers are of prime importance, as is the adherence … Continued
ATS 3.19 MINIMUM SAFE ALTITUDE WARNING SYSTEMS

ATS 3.19 MINIMUM SAFE ALTITUDE WARNING SYSTEMS

There continues to be an unacceptable high level of Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT) accidents. Although there are enhancements in the cockpit to prevent such incidents: Ground Proximity Warnings (GPWS), IFATCA believes that devices such as Minimum Safe Altitude Warning … Continued