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
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
TRNG 9.4.1 A SYSTEM COMBINING ASSESSMENTS WITH EXAMINATIONS
IFATCA Policy is: During training at an Approved Training Organisation (ATO), assessments on all theoretical subjects should be carried out. Results should be analysed and discussed with the trainees. Multiple assessments and debriefings should take place consistently throughout the … Continued
TPM Review – WC
61ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE, 23-27 May 2022 WP No. 79 TPM Review – WC Presented by PLC Summary Over the past few years, PLC came to the conclusion that the TPM was in need of a significant overhaul in order … Continued
AAS 1.20 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING IN ATC
Demand will exceed capacity in more parts of the global ATM system in the near future. To relieve congestion and improve efficiency, modernisation will be needed, and AI and ML could provide solutions to the current challenges. There are many … Continued
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
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
ADME 2.6 RESPONSIBILITY AND FUNCTIONS OF AERODROME CONTROLLERS WITH REGARD TO SURFACE MOVEMENT
The task of apron control is not solely the responsibility of ATC; therefore, all staff involved in the provision of this service should be trained to the appropriate standard. It is important that the siting of control towers, the markings … Continued
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 3.12 MIXED MODE OPERATIONS
The ATM system will continue to evolve through the use of technology. To permit certain categories of non-equipped flights to operate in mandatory equipage airspace, exemptions are given. The controller is often used as the mitigation to permit these flights … Continued