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Ghana, West Africa IFATCA TRAINING 4 June 2017 Another

The Canadian controller s association, CATCA is to be

conference with over 450 delegates in attendance.

the conference also coincided with their enterprise

The technical exhibitions, together with the PLC/TOC

d excellent professional content and debate.

downtown, the majority of delegates mixed together after

1 IFATCA Newsletter Inside Annual Conference wrap up ASPRM Wellington 2 Update IFATCA Conference Ghana, West Africa IFATCA TRAINING 4 June 2017 Another year of the IFATCA calendar has come and gone. The Canadian controller s association, CATCA is to be congratulated on hosting a very smooth and hospitable conference with over 450 delegates in attendance. Considering they only had 12 months of preparation and the conference also coincided with their enterprise bargaining negotiations, it was a remarkable achievement. The technical exhibitions, together with the PLC/TOC papers, the ICAO and duty of care panels, all provide. d excellent professional content and debate. Toronto is a very vibrant city and as the conference was downtown, the majority of delegates mixed together after hours in the many nearby venues. CATCA and Toronto certainly delivered 5 REGIONAL NEWS Accra Ghana 2018

IFATCA Conference 2017 Wrap up year s conference saw several

The working paper on Duty of Care and associated panel and the

The duty of care panel moderated by Civilair Australia s David Perks,

insight into past aviation court actions.

to very widely interpret and assess the Stunning city backdrop from

preclude an adverse interpretation of the ATCO s actions being made by

In line with threat and error management planning, David pushed both

framework as part of our work general ATC work practice.

drafting of this change that so little training and explanation has

support of the MAs in the region, I was elected to EVP role for a

2 IFATCA Conference 2017 Wrap up year s conference saw several highlights. The working paper on Duty of Care and associated panel and the SID/STAR phraseology debates were both outstanding. The duty of care panel moderated by Civilair Australia s David Perks, was quite sobering in how the esteemed lawyers present provided and insight into past aviation court actions. It was made evident to delegates that duty of care allows for lawyers to very widely interpret and assess the Stunning city backdrop from Billy responsibilities of ATCOs involved in an accident or incident. Bishop Toronto City Airport. Simply following the rules published by ICAO or your ANSP doesn t preclude an adverse interpretation of the ATCO s actions being made by the courts. In line with threat and error management planning, David pushed both lawyers on whether it was possible to formulate a duty of care framework as part of our work general ATC work practice. Both lawyers advised that nothing would totally protect the controller from incrimination. was hotly debated during conference and after hours on the impact on ATC/pilot workload. It was disappointing for those that have worked very hard in the drafting of this change that so little training and explanation has taken place to alleviate misunderstandings and unnecessary complications. to my home association the HKATCA, my employer HK CAD and to the support of the MAs in the region, I was elected to EVP role for a third and final term. I will be working during the coming year in identifying successors for this role and also the role as regional representative admirably carried out by John Wagstaff. 12 Asia Pacific Member Associations were present. Sadly, no nominations were received for either the Technical or Professional committees from the region. I can t overstate the importance of having representation one or both of these committees from our region. If you are interested in any of these roles, please contact me

APRM FROM THE ORGANISING COMMITTEE A renovation issue arose with the initial selection of the conference hotel and a second venue has been selected.

3 APRM FROM THE ORGANISING COMMITTEE A renovation issue arose with the initial selection of the conference hotel and a second venue has been selected. In addition, a full range of alternative accommodation will be posted in due course. As Wellington is quite small, all options should be within a short walk of the conference venue. The new venue is as follows: The 19 th is registration day All delegates will be invited to attend welcome drinks in the evening Conference Hotel: Rydges 75 Featherston St, Wellington, NEW ZEALAND To make bookings directly with Rydges Wellington, please contact the reservations team on or by at reservations_rydgeswellington@evt.com and recite the booking code R-NZA to receive the discounted conference rates. Room rates are as follows: Deluxe Balcony King Rooms: $ inc GST (room only). Deluxe Harbour View King/Twin Rooms: $ inc GST (room only) Breakfast is an additional $32.00 per person. Please note the meeting is two days only You will be notified when the website is available

Asia Pacific regional issues Singapore ATCAS and Singapore IFALPA

advised. The APRM in 2018 will be held in Kathmandu, Nepal.

It is planned to be co-located with the annual IFALPA conference.

IFATCA intends to hold a 3 day training course available to all

Negotiations are underway with a number of MAs and their respective

The course has previously been run in Africa and feedback from

good technical agenda and the majority of the course will in a

4 Asia Pacific regional issues Singapore ATCAS and Singapore IFALPA will hold another ATC/pilot symposium later this year, details to be advised. The APRM in 2018 will be held in Kathmandu, Nepal. IFATCA Annual Conference in 2019 has been awarded to Costa Rica. Serbia and Turkey had also bid. Singapore ATCAS has bid for IFATCA Annual Conference in It is planned to be co-located with the annual IFALPA conference. There are currently no other bidders. IFATCA intends to hold a 3 day training course available to all Member Associations within Asia Pacific. Negotiations are underway with a number of MAs and their respective ANSPs. Further details will be provided when known. The course has previously been run in Africa and feedback from management and controllers was very good You can anticipate a very good technical agenda and the majority of the course will in a workshop format. Know your web site. It is evident that many MAs are not aware of the information available. 1. TPM - Technical and Professional Manual 2. IHB Information Hand Book 3. Controller magazine 4. MA contact list

Request from Scoot-Tigerair Scoot and Tigerair will amalgamate into a single AOC. Scoot-Tigerair Management have proactively commenced an education process. Cutover date is 24 th July 1600 UTC.

2. Changes to known designators vs the new designators, e.g. Scoot now known as TR/TGW instead of TZ/SCO. 3.

reject or delay the airline operations on the day due to confusion. 4. In some regions, there are concerns that the aircraft might be refused or turned back. 5.

5 Request from Scoot-Tigerair Scoot and Tigerair will amalgamate into a single AOC. Scoot-Tigerair Management have proactively commenced an education process. Cutover date is 24 th July 1600 UTC. For ATC to be better prepared for the event, the following information will assist us. 1. Controller confusion with aircraft livery vs new callsigns, e.g. Tiger A320 aircraft now rebranded with Scoot stickers, but will still have the striped tail, until the A320 fleet is re-painted. 2. Changes to known designators vs the new designators, e.g. Scoot now known as TR/TGW instead of TZ/SCO. 3. Overflight permits and clearances have been cleared through the respective regulatory authorities, but the controllers on the day will have to ensure that they understand the changes and do not reject or delay the airline operations on the day due to confusion. 4. In some regions, there are concerns that the aircraft might be refused or turned back. 5. The airline will try to meet with as many ANSPs as they can and pass the message directly, in the coming weeks. 6. If further clarification is required, Scoot-Tigerair IOCC can be contacted via 7. IOCC@scoot-tigerair.com or DID:

6 COMMUNICATION is VITAL TEAM WORK

IFALPA. International Federation of Air Line Pilots Associations

IFALPA. International Federation of Air Line Pilots Associations Runway Incursion IFALPA International Federation of Air Line Pilots Associations Runway incursion Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect presence of an aircraft, vehicle or person on the