COM 4.1 ALPHA – NUMERIC CALLSIGNS

COM 4.1 ALPHA – NUMERIC CALLSIGNS

The concept of call sign confusion and particularly the use of alphanumeric call signs are investigated by IFATCA. IFATCA Policy is: To reduce the possibility of call sign confusion: Call signs that correspond to the last two designators of both … Continued
ATS 3.1 REPLACEMENT FLIGHT PLANS

ATS 3.1 REPLACEMENT FLIGHT PLANS

Where owing to ATFM restrictions upon the initial flight plan route, the initial plan is cancelled and a new plan filed there is a need to ensure that the replacement flight plan can be identified as such. Procedures to achieve … Continued
ADME 2.1 CONVERGING RUNWAY OPERATIONS (CROPS)

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 1.01 AIRBORNE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEMS (ACAS)

AAS 1.01 AIRBORNE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEMS (ACAS)

IFATCA Policy is: IFATCA fully supports and encourages the development and operation of airborne anti- collision systems. The primary means of collision avoidance for flights for which a separation service is set-up shall be the air traffic control system. This … Continued