AAS 1.11 “FLY-BY” AND “FLY-OVER” WAYPOINTS

AAS 1.11 “FLY-BY” AND “FLY-OVER” WAYPOINTS

The concept of “fly-by” and “flyover” waypoints is integral to RNAV and as such has been in existence for quite some time. As Performance Based Navigation is being increasingly used to reduce the distances between routes to a minimum, air … Continued
AAS 1.17 SPACE WEATHER

AAS 1.17 SPACE WEATHER

Space weather can affect satellite-based navigation and communication systems and present a health risk to aircrew and passengers. In addition, the difficulty of forecasting the occurrence and severity of space weather events accurately and the dissemination of that information present … Continued
LM 7.2.6 USE OF RECORDED DATA

LM 7.2.6 USE OF RECORDED DATA

  IFATCA Policy is: Audio and visual recordings and AWR are confidential and shall not be released to the public. Audio and visual recordings and AWR shall not be used to provide direct evidence, such as in disciplinary cases, or … Continued
WC 10.1.7 FOUR EYES PRINCIPLE (4EP)

WC 10.1.7 FOUR EYES PRINCIPLE (4EP)

  IFATCA Policy is: Implementation of 4EP shall be encouraged by MAs, both through their ANSP(s) and their regulator(s). An ATCO shall not be held liable for incidents or accidents resulting solely or in part from the non-implementation of the … Continued
ATS 3.20 ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IN ATM

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

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 However, these provisions are outdated.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

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

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

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