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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

AAS 1.10 OPERATIONAL USE OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT (UA)

ATC should not have to apply different rules or work with different criteria in order to handle UA. From the air traffic controller’s perspective, the provision of ATS to an UA shall be transparent. This includes all stages of the … Continued

AAS 1.16 FUTURE WEATHER DISTRIBUTION

Aviation Weather Information is and has been critical for the advances in flight safety. However, there is room for improvement, not the least due to technological advances. IFATCA Policy is: IFATCA encourages the development and use of aircraft-derived meteorological data … Continued

ATS 3.3 HARMONISATION OF THE AIRSPACE CLASSIFICATION

Pilots experience difficulties to be constantly aware of the type of airspaces crossed while preparing for an approach and looking outside in compliance with the “see and avoid” rule. One of the critical safety issues regarding class E airspace is … Continued

WC 10.1.6 SINGLE / LONE PERSON OPERATIONS (SPO)

ANSPs have considered implementing SPO and removing 4EP. Factors inducing SPO: staff shortages, night shifts, introducing automation and technical tools to better predict conflicting traffic, etc. When SPO is applied, there is no “Human Safety Net” and when working alone, it does … Continued

ATS 3.20 ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IN ATM

There are several environmental issues in ATM. Aircraft noise and aircraft emissions are the issues that have the greatest impact on efficiency and safety. The normal order of priority in air traffic control is: safety, efficiency and “finally” environmental issues. … Continued

ATS 3.36 EMERGENCY DESCENT PROCEDURES

Existing ICAO recommended practices concerning emergency descent procedures provide guidance to pilots and ATS units in the event of an emergency descent. However, these provisions are outdated. Updates are needed to handle modern scenarios. Proposal was to switch TCAS to … Continued

WC 10.2.2 MANAGEMENT OF ATS PROVIDERS

IFATCA Policy is: ATC management staff directly concerned with executive air traffic control matters should have a thorough knowledge of air traffic control and be holders of an air traffic controller’s licence and, to remain fully conversant with current … Continued

WC 10.5.1 RETIREMENT

IFATCA Policy is: IFATCA recommends that for active air traffic controllers the age of retirement should be closer to 50 than 55. In view of the peculiarity and uniqueness of the profession of Air Traffic Control, and in the … Continued

MED 8.2.7 HIV AND AIDS IN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL

IFATCA Policy is: ATCOs diagnosed HIV positive should be treated by their employer as fit for work unless declared unfit by the appropriate medical authority. ATS personnel should be educated on HIV and AIDS.  Counselling service on HIV should … Continued