Description of What Constitutes Performance

Description of What Constitutes Performance

48TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 20-24 April 2009 WP No. 84 Description of What Constitutes Performance Presented by TOC Summary A performance based approach to Air Traffic Management (ATM) is increasingly affecting all areas of ATM. All controllers need to … Continued
ATS 3.42 HELICOPTER OPERATIONS

ATS 3.42 HELICOPTER OPERATIONS

The integration of fixed wing aircraft and helicopters on an airfield can present considerable difficulties to airfield ATC. IFATCA Policy is: Procedures should be developed in order to integrate fixed and rotary-winged operations at airfields. In developing these procedures cognisance … Continued
Artificial Intelligence Development in ATM and Legal Issues

Artificial Intelligence Development in ATM and Legal Issues

62ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Montego Bay, Jamaica, 8-12 May 2023 WP No. 161 Artificial Intelligence Development in ATM and Legal Issues Presented by PLC & TOC   Summary The development of AI systems is continuous and fast, moving from human controlled … Continued
AAS 1.05 AIR-GROUND DATALINK

AAS 1.05 AIR-GROUND DATALINK

The use of air ground Datalink systems has a significant part to play in the evolution of air Traffic Management (ATM), particularly in terms of communication and surveillance. This policy concentrates on the communication aspect. Large quantities of information are … Continued
AAS 1.18 MULTIPLE DELAY ABSORPTION PROGRAMS

AAS 1.18 MULTIPLE DELAY ABSORPTION PROGRAMS

As air traffic counts around the world increase, the demand on airports is growing exponentially. In order to facilitate safe and orderly operations at aerodromes, ANSPs are applying spacing methods deeper and deeper into the en route environment. The application … Continued
ADME 2.14 REMOTE AND VIRTUAL TOWER

ADME 2.14 REMOTE AND VIRTUAL TOWER

Technology has created the possibility to provide aerodrome control service from a location other than the aerodrome itself. This new concept is being developed both in SESAR and NEXTGEN and is also studied in other countries such as Australia. IFATCA … Continued
ATS 3.15 (ADVANCED) STRATEGIC LATERAL OFFSET PROCEDURES

ATS 3.15 (ADVANCED) STRATEGIC LATERAL OFFSET PROCEDURES

Strategic Lateral Offset Procedures (SLOP) are mitigating the risk of vertical collision and wake turbulence encounters between aircraft with high precision navigation capabilities. Provisions of SLOP are published in ICAO Doc 4444 (PANS-ATM) as special procedures for oceanic and remote … Continued
ATS 3.31 DYNAMIC SLOT TRADING PROCESS

ATS 3.31 DYNAMIC SLOT TRADING PROCESS

User Driven Prioritization Process (UDPP) is a new concept designed to allow airspace users to have input into the allocation of delay in capacity constrained situations. UDPP will take advantage of other new concepts such as Collaborative Decision Making (CDM) … Continued
COM 4.7 CPDLC – DATALINK COMMUNICATIONS

COM 4.7 CPDLC – DATALINK COMMUNICATIONS

Airlines growing use of VHF Data Link Mode 2 (VDL2) has offered a reliable sub network for CPDLC. Future Air Navigations System (FANS-1/A+) has removed the risk of “out-of-date” messages and Aeronautical Telecommunications Network (ATN) Protected Mode CPDLC has eliminated … Continued
Review of Policy: Non-plannable Level in the NAT-Region

Review of Policy: Non-plannable Level in the NAT-Region

54TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Sofia, Bulgaria, 20-24 April 2015 WP No. 91 Review of Policy: Non-plannable Level in the NAT Region Presented by TOC Summary This working paper makes a review of the current IFATCA policy with regards to the use … Continued