AAS 1.02 AUTOMATIC DEPENDENT SURVEILLANCE (ADS)

AAS 1.02 AUTOMATIC DEPENDENT SURVEILLANCE (ADS)

  IFATCA Policy is: Before an ADS service is introduced into operational service, the necessary system components to provide a control service and to support the control task shall be in place. Only pertinent and useful flight data should be … Continued
INFO 6.1.4 METHOD OF UPDATING

INFO 6.1.4 METHOD OF UPDATING

  IFATCA Policy is: The Information Handbook shall be updated by means of an electronic form, made available on the IFATCA website. New and amended entries shall be sent to office@ifatca.org. An enquiry shall be done at least once every … 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 3.11 AVIATION RADIO FREQUENCY SPECTRUM PROTECTION

ATS 3.11 AVIATION RADIO FREQUENCY SPECTRUM PROTECTION

Spectrum Protection refers to the management of the radio-frequency spectrum in order to protect particular interests. The spectrum includes not only communications and datalink applications, but also navigation and other uses. Aviation is just one of the many users of … Continued
ATS 3.27 SID AND STAR NAMING

ATS 3.27 SID AND STAR NAMING

The use of SIDs and STARS has grown tremendously in the past decade. Unfortunately, there has been a noticeable lack of standardization and the result pilots face is a confusing mix of local practices. One of these is how the … Continued
COM 4.3 COMMUNICATIONS FAILURE

COM 4.3 COMMUNICATIONS FAILURE

Some radios have a sleep mode that causes communication failures without being noticed. This results in serious security and cost issues for the military. Radio communication failure is a rare occurrence, but it can result in undesirable situations. Present ICAO … Continued
WC 10.3.1 DUTY ROSTERS

WC 10.3.1 DUTY ROSTERS

  IFATCA Policy is: The duty roster should be based on at least 2 consecutive days off in every 7 days. Duty rosters should be agreed with the air traffic controllers involved. SPO shall be avoided. An optimal roster should … Continued
WC 10.7.4 INTRINSIC AND TACTICAL SAFETY

WC 10.7.4 INTRINSIC AND TACTICAL SAFETY

  IFATCA Policy is: IFATCA recommends that all parties involved in airport and airspace design address intrinsic safety with the highest priority. See: WP 169 – Arusha 2008  
LM 7.2.2 EXEMPTION FROM DUTY

LM 7.2.2 EXEMPTION FROM DUTY

  IFATCA Policy is: In the event of an alleged occurrence, the ATCO(s) shall have the opportunity to be relieved from control duties. IFATCA recommends the ATCO(s) be relieved. The relief shall be without prejudice and non-disciplinary. When the ATCO(s) … Continued