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1 INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION REPORT OF COMBINED SIXTH MEETING OF THE SOUTH ASIA/INDIAN OCEAN ATM COORDINATION GROUP (SAIOACG/6) AND TWENTY-THIRD MEETING OF THE SOUTH-EAST ASIA ATS COORDINATION GROUP (SEACG/23) BANGKOK, THAILAND, 29 FEBRUARY 03 MARCH 2016 The views expressed in this Report should be taken as those of the Meeting and not the Organization Approved by the Meeting and published by the ICAO Asia and Pacific Office, Bangkok

2 Table of Contents CONTENTS INTRODUCTION... i Meeting... i Attendance... i Officers & Regional Office... i Opening of the Meeting... i Documentation and Working Language... i Draft Conclusions, Draft Decisions and Decisions of SAIOACG and SEACG Definition... ii List of Decisions and Draft Conclusions/Decisions... ii REPORT ON AGENDA ITEMS... 1 Agenda Item 1: Adoption of Agenda (WP01)... 1 Agenda Item 2: Review Outcomes of Related Meetings... 1 Agenda Item 3: Review of Current Operations and Problem Areas... 2 Agenda Item 4: Implementation of New CNS/ATM Systems... 4 Agenda Item 5: ATS Route Developments... 9 Agenda Item 6: ATM Contingency Plans and Search and Rescue Agenda Item 7: ANSP Coordination and Civil/Military Cooperation Agenda Item 8: Review of SAIOACG / SEACG Task List Agenda Item 9: Any other business Agenda Item 10: Date and Venue of the Next Meeting Closing of the Meeting... 12

3 Table of Contents APPENDIXES Appendix A: List of Participants...A-1 Appendix B: List of Working and Information Papers... B-1 Appendix C: South China Sea Operational Concept... C-1 Appendix D: SAIOACG Task List...D-1 Appendix E: SEACG Task List... E-1

4 Introduction INTRODUCTION Meeting 1.1 The combined Sixth Meeting of the South Asia/Indian Ocean ATM Coordination Group (SAIOACG/6) and Twenty-Third Meeting of the South-East Asia ATM Coordination Group (SEACG/23) was held at Bangkok, Thailand from 29 February to 03 March Attendance 2.1 The meeting was attended by 70 participants from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong China, India, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Maldives, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam, IATA, IFALPA, and ICAO. A list of participants is appended at Appendix A to this report. Officers & Regional Office 3.1 Mr. Sylvester Israel, (India) retired as Chairperson of SAIOACG, so an election was held. Mr. Ibrahim Thoha General Manager Air Traffic Management, Maldives Airports Company Ltd was nominated by India, which was seconded by Bhutan. As there were no other nominations, Mr. Thoha was elected as the new Chair of SAIOACG. 3.2 Mr. Raymond Li, (Hong Kong, China) also retired as Chairperson of SEACG, so an election was held. Singapore nominated Mr. Chhun Sivorn, Director of Air Navigation, Standards and Safety, SSCA of Cambodia, which was seconded by Hong Kong, China. As there were no other nominations, Mr. Sivorn was elected as the new Chair of SEACG. 3.3 Mr. Len Wicks, Regional Officer ATM, ICAO Asia and Pacific Office was the Secretary for the combined meeting. Opening of the Meeting 4.1 Mr. Ibrahim Thoha and Mr. Chhun Sivorn welcomed participants to the meeting. 4.2 On behalf of Mr. Arun Mishra, Regional Director of ICAO Asia and Pacific Office, Mr. Len Wicks also welcomed participants to the ICAO Regional Office. Documentation and Working Language 5.1 The working language of the meeting and all documentation was English. There were 12 Working Papers (WP), seven Information Papers (IP), and six Flimsies considered by the meeting. A list of papers is included at Appendix B to this report. i

5 Introduction Draft Conclusions, Draft Decisions and Decisions of SAIOACG and SEACG Definition 6.1 SAIOACG and SEACG recorded its actions in the form of Draft Conclusions, Draft Decisions and Decisions within the following definitions: a) Draft Conclusions deal with matters that, according to APANPIRG terms of reference, require the attention of States, or action by the ICAO in accordance with established procedures; b) Draft Decisions deal with the matters of concern only to APANPIRG and its contributory bodies; and c) Decisions of SAIOACG and SEACG that related solely to matters dealing with the internal working arrangements of these bodies. List of Decisions and Draft Conclusions/Decisions 7.1 List of Draft Conclusions Draft Conclusion SEACG/23 2 South China Sea Operational Concept That, the South China Sea (SCS) Operational Concept appended as Attachment X to the Report be adopted as planning guidance, and posted on the ICAO Regional Office website. Expected impact: Political / Global Economic Environmental Ops/Technical Why: to enhance safety and harmonise Air Traffic Management (ATM) procedures in accordance with the Seamless ATM Plan and take advantage of the communications and surveillance capabilities in the SCS. When: immediately upon adoption by Status: Open until posted on the Regional Office APANPIRG/27. website. Who: States APAC RO ICAO HQ Other: 7.2 List of Decisions Decision SEACG/23 1 South China Sea Review Group Title That, the name of the South China Sea Major Traffic Flow Review Group be Expected impact: amended to South China Sea Traffic Flow Review Group (SCSTFRG) and Political / Global references in the Terms of Reference (TOR) duly amended. Economic Environmental Ops/Technical Why: to more closely reflect the work of the group as it analysis minor and major traffic flows where appropriate. When: effective immediately. Status: Closed Who: States APAC RO ICAO HQ Other:. ii

6 Report on Agenda Items REPORT ON AGENDA ITEMS Agenda Item 1: Adoption of Agenda (WP01) 1.1 The provisional combined agenda (WP01) was adopted by the meeting. The List of Papers (IP01) was noted. Agenda Item 2: Review Outcomes of Related Meetings Relevant Meeting Outcomes (WP02) 2.1 ICAO presented information relevant to the SAIOACG6 5/ SEACG 23 meeting from recent ICAO meetings including the: Tenth Meeting of the Aeronautical Information Services Aeronautical Information Management Implementation Task Force (AAITF/10) was held at Bangkok, Thailand, from 27 to 30 April Fourth Meeting of the Future Air Navigation Systems Interoperability Team-Asia (FIT-Asia/4) and the Twentieth Meeting of the Regional Airspace Safety Monitoring Advisory Group (RASMAG/20) was held at Bangkok from 25 to 29 May Fourth Meeting of the Asia/Pacific Regional Search and Rescue Task Force (APSAR/TF/4) was held in the Maldives from 06 to 10 July Third Meeting of the APANPIRG Air Traffic Management Sub-Group (ATM/SG/3) was held at Bangkok from 03 to 07 August Twenty-Sixth Meeting of the Asia/Pacific Air Navigation Planning and Implementation Regional Group (APANPIRG/26) was at Bangkok, Thailand from 07 to 10 September Fifty-Second Conference of Directors General of Civil Aviation, Asia and Pacific Regions (DGCA/52) was held at Manila, the Philippines from 26 to 29 October Fifth Meeting of the Regional ATM Contingency Plan Task Force (RACP/TF/5) was held at Bangkok, Thailand from 01 to 03 December The combined SAIOACG6/SEACG23 meeting was updated on relevant matters emanating from past meetings, noting that the status of several items such as Search and Rescue (SAR) capability may have changed since the information was presented in The meeting reviewed the ATM/SG Task List and the DGCA Action Items. 1

7 Report on Agenda Items Agenda Item 3: Review of Current Operations and Problem Areas Review of FIR and SRR Descriptions (WP03) 3.1 ICAO presented updated information on Asia/Pacific Flight Information Region (FIR) and Search and Rescue Region (SRR) descriptions being considered for incorporation into the electronic Air Navigation Plan (eanp). Meeting participants were invited to review the FIR/SRR information relevant to their administration, and were requested to provide feedback to ICAO on the accuracy of the data. 3.2 Thus far, two State Letters had been issued with 11 of 30 administrations responding (only 36.7%) to the first, and 14 administrations to the second (46.7%). A further [customised] State Letter would be issued after the SAIOACG/SEACG meeting to provide each administration with their specific details, for comment prior to the ATM/SG/4 meeting in June When conducting initial analysis of State responses, it was noted that with regard to FIR boundaries, common problems were apparent: ICAO s Geographic Information Service (GIS) data showed overlapping descriptions; near geographical features such as coastlines, ICAO s GIS data was inaccurate (so States must provide more accurate, surveyed waypoints in these cases); some States appear to have made internal changes to FIR boundaries but it is unclear whether a formal Proposal for Amendment (PfA) had been submitted for the changes, so the ICAO Council could approve it; and some data was not available in the ICAO GIS. 3.4 Cambodia mentioned the difficulties of defining the national boundaries between nations. The Secretariat clarified that the national boundaries do not need to be identified in terms of coordinates, except where a coordinate was required to indicate the start and finish of the description, or it joined other coordinates in the High Seas. 3.5 The meeting noted the importance of States and administrations carefully analysing the data provided, to match it with their data and adjacent boundaries where possible (while also noting WP03 Attachments D and E, which provided information on whether ICAO had a record of the FIR or SRR being formally approved). The meeting was advised that ICAO would circulate the WP03 information by State Letter, and responses were needed as a matter of priority. Viet Nam ATM Activities and Operational Issues Update (WP12) 3.6 Viet Nam advised that the average traffic volume during 2015 was approximately 1,755 flights per day, which was an increase of 17.6% comparing with In December 2015, average traffic volume had increased to approximately 2,250 flights per day. 3.7 Viet Nam described successful implementation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance- Broadcast (ADS-B) and ATS Inter-facility Data-link Communication (AIDC) as well as the operation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Contract (ADS-C) and other ATM improvements. The new Area Control Centre (ACC) at Ha Noi had been supported by a re-sectorization of Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh airspace to cope with the increasing traffic. 2

8 Report on Agenda Items 3.8 The meeting noted several operational issues addressed by Viet Nam, including the finalisation of operational Letters of Agreement (LOAs) for ATM contingency planning, noncoordinated traffic flow restrictions, the need to further reduce ATS surveillance spacing minima and unidentified aircraft affecting the safety of civil flights along ATS routes within the Ho Chi Minh FIR, according to Viet Nam. 3.9 The SAIOACG6/SEACG23 meeting discussed the ATM difficulties mentioned by Viet Nam, which were caused by short notice operational restrictions in the area. Singapore, Hong Kong, Lao PDR and IATA all agreed that the issue continued to cause major disruptions within their airspace. Hong Kong, China stated that they had tried to have a meeting with Guangzhou and Shanghai Area Control Centres (ACCs) to discuss the issues but so far this had not been possible ICAO noted that similar concerns had been raised at past ATM/SG meetings, and urged States to use the opportunity to conduct a meeting to discuss this matter. It was recognised that this may be difficult at a civil level, given the civil/military issues that appeared to be a cause of the problems. China agreed to further analyse the issue but it was clear that this may not be solved without the involvement of senior military officers. ICAO would attempt to address this at a planned civil/military cooperation conference in China Regarding the issue of unidentified aircraft, ICAO urged States to ensure that their aircraft are compliant with the flight plan provisions of Annex 2 and Procedures for Air Navigation Services Air Traffic Management (PANS-ATM). Addressing of FPL and ATS Messages (Flimsy 03) 3.12 Flimsy 03 presented information on the correct Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication Network (AFTN) addresses prescribed in PANS-ATM, and discussed procedures implemented by some Asia/Pacific Region administrations that had led to complaints had been received by ICAO. The States concerned noted that if these were found to be non-compliant practices, they may receive an APANPIRG deficiency. 3

9 Report on Agenda Items Agenda Item 4: Implementation of New CNS/ATM Systems Seamless ATM Monitoring Update (WP04) 4.1 ICAO presented the status of the Seamless ATM Reporting process since November 2015, and the regional picture as of 16 February It reflected the implementation progress of air navigation improvements in the Asia/Pacific Region against the objectives set forth by the Global Air Navigation Plan (GANP) Aviation System Block Upgrades (ASBU) Block 0 and Seamless ATM plan version A total of 22 States/Administrations (52%) of administrations had submitted one or more report(s) on the ICAO Seamless ATM Reporting portal. Of those, nine had updated their progress on a regular basis. A total of 29 administrations had nominated their Points of Contact (POC). However, 13 administrations had not reported their POC. Seamless ATM Plan Update (WP05) 4.3 ICAO presented proposed changes to the Asia/Pacific Seamless ATM Plan as a result of the on-going 2016 review. Following the Global Air Navigation Plan (GANP) ASBU framework implementation, the review in 2016 included reference to the expected Block 1 ASBU modules and new Regional elements, to enhance safety and efficiency in the Asia/Pacific Region. Significant changes proposed were: extension of the expected implementation date of Phase II Preferred Aerodrome/Airspace and Route Specifications (PARS) and Preferred ATM Service Levels (PASL) items by one year to 07 November 2019; a new PARS and PASL Phase III, expected to be implemented in 2022; and new regional elements o B1-SAR; o Human-performance-language proficiency; o Ballistic rocket launch/space re-entry management planning; o Voice communications over IP between ATS units (VoIP); o Common aeronautical Virtual private network (CRV) and o Airport Master Plans. 4.4 The meeting discussed the process States were expected to use so that the draft Plan could be amended and presented to the ATM/SG/4. Meeting participants were asked to review the material provided, and to submit any comment to the ICAO Regional Office. Viet Nam and IATA stressed the need for the ATS surveillance coverage diagrams to be updated to reflect the current situation at the same time. BOBCAT Operational Update (WP06) 4.5 Thailand provided an analysis of westbound flights via the Kabul FIR associated with the Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM) Bay of Bengal Cooperative Air Traffic Flow Management System (BOBCAT) system from commencement of operations in July 2007 until December The review encompassed implementation of enhanced Flexible Use of Airspace (FUA) in Afghanistan and full implementation of RNP10 50NM separation on 30 September

10 Report on Agenda Items 4.6 WP06 demonstrated that Estimated Elapsed Time (EET) inaccuracy was becoming the major cause of flights not entering Afghanistan airspace at Slot Allocation Flight Level. This was a significant trend change from previous reports when departures punctuality was major cause of flights not operating in accordance to Slot Allocation Flight Level. Accordingly, it should be communicated to airline and ANSP staff involved that aircraft should attempt to adjust flight to enter Afghanistan airspace within the 5-minute window after Estimated Time Over (ETO) at Afghanistan airspace entry waypoint in their BOBCAT slot allocation. 4.7 Figure 1 indicated that the percentage of flights operating at their preferred (or better) flight level continued to be between 83 93%. The major causes of aircraft unable to achieve their preferred flight level were: Estimated Elapsed Time (EET) inaccuracy (47%), tactical ATC issues (17%), departure punctuality (15%) and unknown more data required (20%). 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Percentage Achieving Same or Better FL Figure 1: Percentage Achieving Preferred Flight Level 4.8 Between January 2014 and December 2015, an average of only 27% of flights entered Afghanistan airspace within five minutes of their compliance window, according to the BOBCAT Slot Allocation. This implied that, in the short term, the current 5-minute slot allocation buffer cannot be further reduced. Nevertheless, even with low airspace entry compliance, aircraft operators and ANSPs managed over percent of flights entering Afghanistan airspace at same or better flight level when compared to BOBCAT slot allocation. 4.9 Analysis of ATFM data from October to December 2015 showed an average of 16% decrease in delays, compared to the same period in This is associated with an average of 9% increase in slot request traffic demand in that period, indicating improvements in ATM such as FUA and availability of flight levels The meeting noted that the departure punctuality for Hong Kong, China was less than 40%, which was due to Hong Kong controllers not being aware of BOBCAT slot allocation departure times. ICAO noted that BOBCAT had been a very useful tool for more than a decade, but its ability to manage complex air traffic situations and the tactical needs of ATC was limited, and that the situation required a proper ATFM system (India would operationalise an ATFM system in mid-2016). Chennai FIR ANS Improvement Update (IP02) 4.11 India highlighted major initiatives within the Chennai FIR to enhance safety, efficiency and airspace capacity within a Seamless ATM environment, new ADS-B sites, use of Mode S to display aircraft identification (and thus relieve the shortage of Mode A codes), new ATC sectors, implementation of 30NM separation, Departure Clearance (DCL) and the Integrated ATS Simulator (IATS), and AIDC trials. 5

11 Report on Agenda Items 4.12 The meeting congratulated India on the work undertaken to maintain air navigation services during the recent flooding in Chennai India confirmed that there were plans to install extra ADS-B stations, including at a naval base in Campbell Bay (Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India). There was also a discussion about the possibility of ADS-B installation on an Indian naval ship, using experience from the United States. Implementation of ADS-B (IP03) 4.14 IP03 discussed the implementation of ADS-B in the Maldives. In November 2012, four ADS-B stations (Figure 2) were installed to enhance surveillance capability within Male FIR. In November 2013, the ADS-B facilities were integrated with the ATM system. ADS-B was approved for operational use on 07 January 2016, covering up to 90% of the Male FIR above FL The Maldives further noted that ADS-B coverage was possible beyond 200NM. India invited the Maldives to share ADS-B data from the two northern sites, and would consider sharing India s data in return. This would be discussed at a forthcoming meeting. Figure 2: ADS-B coverage within the Male FIR 6

12 Report on Agenda Items Manila ADS-CPDLC AIDC Implementation Update (IP05) 4.16 The Philippines was conducting ADS-C/CPDLC trials in the eastern portion of the Manila FIR. The first phase started on 20 July 2015, with CPDLC used as the primary means of communications and HF as secondary from 17 September Phase 2 covering the western portion of the Manila FIR will commence, as soon as technical issues were corrected. Problem Reports (PRs) were submitted to FIT-ASIA CRA for analysis. The meeting congratulated the Philippines for the progress, and commended the use of PR following the endorsed process Subject to the resolution of technical issues, trial operations of Phase 3 covering the North Sector and Phase 4 covering the South Sector should be accomplished by Q With the completion of the New CNS/ATM Systems Development Project scheduled in 14 December 2016, full ADS/CPDLC services in the Manila FIR were anticipated by Q AIDC tests have been conducted with Singapore, Ujung Pandang, and Taipei ACCs to check interoperability. The Philippines advises that operational trials with Singapore ACC would commence as soon as technical issues were resolved. The meeting congratulated the Philippines on the progress. Indonesia and Hong Kong, China advised their willingness to test AIDC when possible. Distributed Regional ATFM Network Operational Trial (IP04) 4.20 Australia, China, Hong Kong China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, CANSO and IATA provided a paper to update the meeting on the progress and development of cross-border ATFM initiative within the Asia/Pacific. Following Stage 1, the project moved to Stage 2 of the Operational Trial with the aims of validating Level-3 ANSPs demand prediction capabilities, and developing procedures to operate collaborative ground delay programmes through Calculated Take-Off Times (CTOTs). This was being achieved through local and cross-border table-top exercises, and demonstrating procedures through a series of scripted demonstration flights India asked how the different Traffic Management Initiatives (TMIs) or ATFM Measures might be handled when different States might be using different measures. IATA clarified that this was just a trial to establish the capability of the multi-nodal system, so matters like priorities of different TMIs would be considered later. ICAO remarked that it was important for someone to have responsibility for the longer term picture on how to establish full ATFM capability, in accordance with the Seamless ATM Plan (including capacity enhancement measures, TMI other than CTOT, management of disruptions such as weather events and civil/military cooperation) Hong Kong, China asked about training and qualification of ATFM personnel. The meeting was informed that the Asia/Pacific Framework for Collaborative ATFM (Appendix E) had extensive material on training expectations. The meeting was further informed that the European experience indicated that air traffic controllers could easily manage acceptance and implementation of CTOTs. Collaborative Air Traffic Flow Management over SAMAR- CATOS (Flimsy 05) 4.23 India discussed their plans India s efforts to address the issue of non-availability of suitable flight levels at SAMAR for westbound flights exiting Delhi Flight Information Region via position SAMAR during day time to be managed by the CATOS - Collaborative Air traffic flow Management over SAMAR. This Internet based application was capable of indicating availability of available levels to participating user airlines on first-come-first-served basis. 7

13 Report on Agenda Items 4.24 ICAO queried whether this system was consistent with the expectations of the Asia/Pacific Seamless ATM Plan, whereas the airspace near SAMAR was fully surveilled and thus a system that imposed procedural restrictions was not an expected solution. India clarified that the longitudinal separation minima applicable would be in agreement with neighbouring States IATA asked when the CATOS would be consulted with airspace users and when it was expected to be used. India replied that consultation with users would be undertaken (no set date for implementation was available). The meeting noted that there might be an option to simply extend the BOBCAT tool to cover SAMAR. Thailand asked that a paper about this proposal be presented to the ATFM/SG/6 meeting in June AIS-AIM Transition Plan (Flimsy 01) 4.26 Cambodia presented Flimsy 01, which was an overview of progress from Aeronautical Information Service (AIS) to Aeronautical Information Management (AIM). The meeting appreciated Cambodia s efforts to enhance AIM and noted that Cambodia was in a process of identifying a vendor to provide a database-driven solution for the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP). Progress on PBN Implementation in Cambodia (Flimsy 02) 4.27 Flimsy 02 provided an update on the status of terminal PBN implementation at the main airports within the Phnom Penh FIR. This paper also discussed the implementation of PBN en-route parallel routes connecting major airports. ICAO noted the use of RNAV 5, which may not be capable of supporting such a network if the geometry of the navigation aids was inappropriate. Cambodia would consider the use of RNAV 2 as a navigation specification for the routes. 8

14 Report on Agenda Items Agenda Item 5: ATS Route Developments ATM Improvements within the Hong Kong FIR (WP07) 5.1 Hong Kong, China advised the meeting that with the decommissioning of CH Doppler Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Radio Range (DVOR) in 2017, all conventional ATS routes within the Hong Kong FIR would be re-designated as PBN routes. ICAO commended Hong Kong, China for its consultation process and consideration of a joint application with other affected FIRs to amend the routes on a uniform basis, instead of having different route designators on the same route segment. ATS Route Catalogue (WP08) 5.2 The Secretariat presented draft Version 15 of the Asia and Pacific Region ATS Route Catalogue for review and update. Report of the South China Sea MTF Review Group (Flimsy 06) 5.3 The Third meeting of the South China Sea Major Traffic Flow Review Group (SCS/MTFRG/3) was held from February 2016 at the ICAO APAC Regional Office. The meeting was attended by 28 participants from eight States and administrations, and two International Organizations. Relevant presentations and documents from the meeting were available at The SCS/MTFRG/3 considered that the title of the Group was not consistent with the expectation of review that encompassed more than the Major Traffic Flow routes. Therefore the SCS/MTFRG/3 submitted the following Draft Decision, which was endorsed by the SEACG: Decision SEACG/23 1 South China Sea Review Group Title That, the name of the South China Sea Major Traffic Flow Review Group be Expected impact: amended to South China Sea Traffic Flow Review Group (SCSTFRG) and Political / Global references in the Terms of Reference (TOR) duly amended. Economic Environmental Ops/Technical Why: to more closely reflect the work of the group as it analysis minor and major traffic flows where appropriate. When: effective immediately. Status: Closed Who: States APAC RO ICAO HQ Other: 5.5 Thailand (Monitoring Agency for the Asian Region) conducted an analysis of traffic movements using the Traffic Sample Data. The visualization of this data was found to be very useful for participants to visualise the Major Traffic Flows and associated problem areas. 5.6 As one of the main objectives of the Group was to review the Flight Level Allocation Scheme (FLAS) to align it with the standard Flight Level Orientation Scheme (FLOS) in Annex 2. ICAO presented an overview of the existing non-standard FLAS /FLOS that had been in operation for many years. The meeting was of the opinion that this needed to be amended especially in the light of the safety issues caused by non-standard direction of flight, changes in traffic flows as well as the possibility to transition towards surveillance-based separation standards, supported by newer PBN navigation specifications. 9

15 Report on Agenda Items 5.7 The meeting discussed a proposed South China Sea Operational Concept, with an expected implementation of 09 November 2017 (Appendix C). The meeting noted that the principles of the Operational Concept could be amended to accommodate specific problems, and agreed it was a useful means of identifying a common vision that was in line with the Asia/Pacific Seamless ATM Plan. SEACG/23 agreed to the following Draft Conclusion, for consideration by the ATM/SG/4: Draft Conclusion SEACG/23 2 South China Sea Operational Concept That, the South China Sea (SCS) Operational Concept appended as Attachment C to the Report be adopted as planning guidance, and posted on the ICAO Regional Office website. Expected impact: Political / Global Economic Environmental Ops/Technical Why: to enhance safety and harmonise Air Traffic Management (ATM) procedures in accordance with the Seamless ATM Plan and take advantage of the communications and surveillance capabilities in the SCS. When: immediately upon adoption by Status: Open until posted on the Regional Office APANPIRG/27. website. Who: States APAC RO ICAO HQ Other: 5.8 A workshop activity produced a very preliminary airspace design (Figure 3). Three areas were identified for more detailed considerations, with A1/A202 being assigned priority 1, L642/M771 priority 2 and A461/A583/N892/L625 as priority 3. The SEACG/23 meeting noted with appreciation the progress made by the Group. Figure 3: Potential SCS Route Restructuring Possibilities 10

16 Report on Agenda Items PBN Highways (IP06) 5.9 IP06 provided information on planning for inter-regional Advanced Inter-Regional Air Traffic Services (ATS) Route Development Task Forces (AIRARD/TF), designed to use the most efficient PBN specifications, a degree of prioritisation, and end-to-end planning between major urban centres. Importance of Regional Co Operation In Development of ATS Routes (Flimsy 04) 5.10 Flimsy 04 presented India s initiative to co-operate with adjacent States to introduce new ATS routes in the Bay of Bengal area. The meeting commended India on its approach to increase capacity and ADS-B/VHF capability with an emphasis on shared facilities. Agenda Item 6: ATM Contingency Plans and Search and Rescue 6.1 There were no papers presented under this agenda item. Agenda Item 7: ANSP Coordination and Civil/Military Cooperation Civil/Military Cooperation Seminar 7.1 Prior to the SAIOACG6/SEACG23 meeting, a civil/military cooperation seminar was held on 29 February 2016, which included presentations on the following: ICAO Policy on Civil/Military (Circular 330); Regional Civil/Military Expectations (Asia/Pacific Seamless ATM Plan); Enhanced FUA, the European Experience (EU-AATIP); Civil-Military Cooperation in the United States (USA); Key points from the CMAC FUA Seminar Workshop (RSO); Airspace User Perspectives (IATA); and Flexible Use of Airspace (FUA) Manual Template (India). Rocket Launch/Space Re-Entry Activity Management (WP09) 7.2 ICAO presented an overview of issues affecting airlines, due to the poorly coordinated closure of large portions of airspace for rocket launches and space re-entry activities, caused by space and missile activities in Asia/Pacific Region. WP09 recalled the issues presented by IATA during ATM/SG/3 and presented draft guidance material on launch/re-entry activity for evaluation by SAIOACG/SEACG and the ATM/SG/ IATA thanked ICAO for its work in developing the draft material, commenting that India had noticeably improved their management of such activity. India expressed its appreciation to Indonesia, which had worked closely with India to fine tune the system, especially the expeditious cancellation of airspace restrictions. 11

17 FUA Manual Template (WP11) SAIOACG/6 and SEACG/23 Report on Agenda Items 7.4 India provided a template of a Flexible Use of Airspace (FUA) for consideration by the region, which was based on the Indian FUA Manual. 7.5 ICAO stated its appreciation to India for the draft template, commenting that this would form the basis of useful material for States that did not have mature civil/military cooperation. The material would be reviewed in detail by experts from Europe and the United States, under the aegis of the RSO and be represented to the ATM/SG/4. Agenda Item 8: Review of SAIOACG / SEACG Task List SAIOACG and SEACG Task Lists (WP10) 8.1 ICAO presented WP10, which contained the Terms of Reference (ToR) and SAIOACG/SEACG Task Lists (Appendix D and E respectively) of both SAIOACG and SEACG for review. Agenda Item 9: Any other business Update on EU AATIP Activities (IP07) 9.1 IP07 contained a brief description of the activities carried out by the European Union (EU) ASEAN Air Transport Integration Project (AATIP) since SEACG/22, including workshops and conferences on traffic modelling and simulation, change management and AIS-AIM. The meeting recognised the excellent support that the EU-AATIP project had provided to the ASEAN States. Agenda Item 10: Date and Venue of the Next Meeting 10.1 The next meetings of the SAIOACG and SEACG were tentatively scheduled for February 2017, at Bangkok, Thailand. Closing of the Meeting The Co-Chairs thanked the meeting participants for their significant work during a busy meeting program

18 1. BANGLADESH (03) SAIOACG/6 and SEACG/23 Appendix A to the Report List of Participants Name Title/Organization TEL/FAX/ 1. Mr. Mohammad Nurul Islam Director (ATS and AERO) Civil Aviation Authority Bangladesh Air Traffic Service Division Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Dhaka 1229 Bangladesh 2. Mr. Mohammad Kamal Miah Sarker Senior Aerodrome Officer Civil Aviation Authority Bangladesh Approach Control Office, Technical Building Hazart Shahjalal International Airport Kurmitola, Dhaka, Bangladesh 3. Mr. MD Abdullah Al Faruk Senior Aerodrome Officer Civil Aviation Authority Bangladesh Approach Control Office, Technical Building Hazart Shahjalal International Airport Kurmitola, Dhaka, Bangladesh 2. BHUTAN (03) 4. Mr. Karma Wangchuk Director Department of Air Transport Paro International Airport Bhutan 5. Mr. Kinlay Gusay Superintendent of Air Traffic Service Department of Air Transport, Bhutan Paro International Airport Bhutan Tel: Fax: dataero@caab.gov.bd Tel: Fax: kamalm.sarker@yahoo.com Tel: Fax: mdfaruk3232@gmail.com Tel: Fax: kwangchuk@doat.gov.bt Tel: Fax: kgusay@doat.gov.bt A - 1

19 Appendix A to the Report Name Title/Organization TEL/FAX/ 6. Mr. Pema Tashi Superintendent Air Navigation service Bhutan Civil Aviation Authority Paro International Airport Bhutan 3. CAMBODIA (02) 7. Mr. Chhun Sivorn Director of Standard Air Navigation & Safety Department State Secretariat of Civil Aviation Cambodia 62 Preah Norodom Blvd Phnom Penh Cambodia 8. Mr. Tan Sophondarith Deputy Director Air Navigation & Safety Department State Secretariat of Civil Aviation Cambodia 62 Preah Norodom Blvd Phnom Penh Cambodia 4. CHINA (03) Tel: Fax: ptashi@bcaa.gov.bt Tel: Fax: ans.ssca@gmail.com Tel: Fax: tansophondarith@gmail.com 9. Mr. Lin Chen Engineer of Airspace Management Center Air Traffic Management Bureau, CAAC No. 12 East 3 rd. Ring Road Middle, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China 10. Ms. Zhang Xiaoying Assistant of International Cooperation Division Air Traffic Management Bureau, CAAC No. 12 East 3 rd. Ring Road Middle, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China Tel: Fax: omega860330@hotmail.com Tel: Fax: zhangxiaoying@atmb.net.cn A - 2

20 Appendix A to the Report Name Title/Organization TEL/FAX/ 11. Mr. Zhao Guoqing Engineer of Operations Management Center Air Traffic Management Bureau, CAAC No. 12 East 3 rd. Ring Road Middle, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China 5. HONG KONG, CHINA (01) Tel: Fax: zhaoguoqing@atmb.net.cn 12. Mr. Patrick Yeung Senior Operations Officer Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department ATMD, 4/F, ATC Complex 1 Control Tower Road, Chek Lap Kok Airport Lantau, Hong Kong China 6. INDIA (03) 13. Mr. Subramanian Swaminathan Acting General Manager (ASM) AAI CHQ Tel: Fax: pcfyeung@cad.gov.hk Tel: Fax: sswanminathan@aai.aero 14. Mr. S. B. Sharma Joint General Manager (ATM) IGI Airport, New Delhi Tel: Fax: A - 3

21 Appendix A to the Report Name Title/Organization TEL/FAX/ 15. Ms. Purbita Thakur Sinha Joint General Manager NSCBI Airport, Kolkata Tel: Fax: 7. INDONESIA (05) 16. Mr. Indra Gunawan Chief of Air Traffic Management Directorate General of Civil Aviation Karya Building 7th Floor Ministry of Transportation Medan Merdeka Barat No. 8 Jakarta Indonesia 17. Ms. Nurdini R. Tambunan Air Navigation Inspector Directorate General of Civil Aviation Karya Building 7th Floor Ministry of Transportation Medan Merdeka Barat No. 8 Jakarta Indonesia 18. Ms. Anaria Carini Melissa Airport Authority Regional I Soekarno-Hatta Airport Tel: Fax: indra_gunawan0106@dephub.go.id Indraatc31@gmail.com Tel: Fax: truedien@gmail.com Tel : Fax : anaria.carini@gmail.com A - 4

22 Appendix A to the Report Name Title/Organization TEL/FAX/ 19. Mr. Raden Triaswanto ACC.UK.Jr.Manager Jakarta Air Traffic Service Centre (JATSC) Airnav Indonesia Building #611 (ATC Tower) Soekarno-Hatta International Airport Tangerang Banten Indonesia 20. Mr. Juda Hartono CDM Specialist Airnav Indonesia HQ Jl. Ir. Juanda, Karanganyar Tangerang - Banten Indonesia Tel: Fax: raden.triaswanto@airnavindonesia.co.id Tel: Fax: juda.hartono@gmail.com 8. LAO PDR (04) 21. Mr. Khamlek Sengphachan Deputy Director General of The Airforce Department of the Ministry of National Defense Lao PDR 22. Mr. Bountaeng Symoon Director of Air Navigation Division Department of Civil Aviation Wattay International Airport P.O. Box 119, Vientiane Lao PDR 23. Mr. Thanongdeth Nalisak ATM Officer Chief of ATM Section, Air Navigation Division Department of Civil Aviation Wattay International Airport P.O. Box 119, Vientiane Lao PDR Tel: Fax: lek_179@yahoo.com Tel: Fax: bountaeng@gmail.com Tel: Fax: tnalisak@gmail.com A - 5

23 Appendix A to the Report Name Title/Organization TEL/FAX/ 24. Mr. Amdounla Salinthone Director of ATS Center Lao Air Traffic Management Wattay International Airport P. O. Box 2985 Vientiane Lao PDR 9. MALDIVES (02) 25. Mr. Ibrahim Thoha General Manager Air Traffic Management Air Traffic Management Section Maldives Airports Company Ltd Male' International Airport Maldives 26. Mr. Ahmed Mohamed ATC Watch Manager Air Traffic Management Section Maldives Airports Company Ltd Male' International Airport Maldives 10. NEPAL (02) 27. Mr. Teknath Sitoula Deputy Director Officiating Chief ATM Department Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) Babarmahal, Kathmandu Nepal 28. Mrs. Griha Laxmi Sulpya Guragain 11. PHILIPPINES (02) Deputy Director Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) Babarmahal, Kathmandu Nepal Tel: Fax: asalinthone@gmail.com Tel: thoha@macl.aero Tel: thakandhooadmed@hotmail.com Tel: / Fax: teknaath.2008@yahoo.com Tel: Fax: giguragion@yahoo.com A - 6

24 Appendix A to the Report Name Title/Organization TEL/FAX/ 29. Mr. Ferdinand A. Tienzo Chief Enroute Control Division Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines NAIA Road, Pasay City 1300 Philippines 30. Mr. Edgardo M. Cuevas Air Traffic Management Officer IV Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines Airways Facility Complex NAIA Road, Pasay City 1300 Philippines 12. SINGAPORE (06) 31. Mr. Michael Shee ATC Manager Air Traffic Services Division Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore Singapore Changi Airport P.O. Box 1 Singapore Mr. Jeffrey Loke Deputy Chief SATCC Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore Singapore Changi Airport P.O. Box 1 Singapore Ms. He Pei Ru Air Traffic Control Officer Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore Singapore Changi Airport P.O. Box 1 Singapore Tel: Fax: tienzoda@yahoo.com Tel: Fax: ehdcuevas@yahoo.com Tel: Fax: michael_shee@caas.gov.sg Tel: Fax: jeff_loke@caas.gov.sg Tel: Fax: he_peiru@caas.gov.sg A - 7

25 Appendix A to the Report Name Title/Organization TEL/FAX/ 34. Mr. Yeo Khung Hui (Civil Military Cooperation WS) 35. Major Nicholas Tan (Civil Military Cooperation WS) 36. Major Jeremy Tan (Civil Military Cooperation WS) 13. SRI LANKA (01) 37. Ms. Warnakulasuriya Chrisanthi Tissera 14. THAILAND (10) ATC Manager Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore Singapore Changi Airport P.O. Box 1 Singapore Staff Officer Republic Singapore Airforce 303 Gumbak Drive #03-21 Singapore Officer Commanding Republic Singapore Airforce 60 Biggin Hill Road Singapore Head of Air Navigation Services Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Bandaranaike International Airport Katunayake Sri Lanka 38. Mr. Pawat Harnbumrungkit Transport Technical Officer, Professional Level Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand 72 Ngamduplee Tungmahamek, Sathorn Bangkok Thailand Tel: Fax: yeo_khung_hui@caas.gov.sg Tel: Fax: Tel: Fax: Tel: Fax: head.ans@airport.lk extnd@airport.lk Tel: Fax: pawat.h@aviation.go.th A - 8

26 Appendix A to the Report Name Title/Organization TEL/FAX/ 39. Miss Vattana Noipan Transport Technical Officer, Practitioner Level Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand 72 Ngamduplee Tungmahamek, Sathorn Bangkok Thailand 40. Mr. Somkiat Prakitsuvan Manager Chief Flight Operation Officer Thai Airways International Public Co.,Ltd 8 th OPC Building A1 SBIA Bangpli, Samut Prakarn Thailand 41. Mr. Pakdee Dangkasan Flight Dispatcher Manager Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited 2 Fl., Bangkok Airways Operations Complex 999 Mu 4, Bangna Trad rd., Bangchalong Bangplee, Samutprakarn, Thailand 42. Ms. Rose Aksornkitti Senior System Engineer Aeronautical Radio of Thailand Limited 102 Ngamduplee Tungmahamek, Sathorn Bangkok Thailand 43. Mr. Aram Lertlam Air Traffic Control Manager (Bangkok ACC) Aeronautical Radio of Thailand Limited 102 Ngarmduplee, Tungmahamek, Sathorn Bangkok 10120, Thailand Tel: Fax: vattana.n@aviation.go.th Tel: Fax: somkiat.p@thaiairways.com Tel: Fax: pakdee@bangkokair.com Tel: Fax: rose.ak@aerothai.co.th Tel: +66 (2) Fax : +66 (2) aram.le@aerothai.co.th A - 9

27 Appendix A to the Report Name Title/Organization TEL/FAX/ 44. Mrs. Pantip Changpadit Air Traffic Management Network Manager Aeronautical Radio of Thailand Limited 102 Ngarmduplee, Tungmahamek, Sathorn Bangkok 10120, Thailand 45. M.L.Pongabha Abhakara Airspace Design Manager Aeronautical Radio of Thailand Limited 102 Ngarmduplee, Tungmahamek, Sathorn Bangkok 10120, Thailand 46. Mr. Napat Julvitool ATM Operations Network Manager Aeronautical Radio of Thailand Limited 102 Ngarmduplee, Tungmahamek, Sathorn Bangkok 10120, Thailand 15. VIET NAM (08) 47. Mr. Nguyen The Hung Deputy Director of Air Navigation Department Civil Aviation Authority of Viet Nam 119 Nguyen Son street Long Bien District, Hanoi Viet Nam 48. Mr. Le Quoc Khanh Deputy Director Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation 200/6 Nguyen Son Long Bien, Hanoi Viet Nam Tel: +66 (2) Fax : +66 (2) pantip.ch@aerothai.co.th Tel: +66 (2) Fax : pongabha.ab@aerothai.co.th Tel: +66 (2) Fax : +66 (2) Tel: Fax: hungand@caa.gov.vn hungand_caav@yahoo.com Tel: Fax: lequockhanh62@yahoo.com A - 10

28 Appendix A to the Report Name Title/Organization TEL/FAX/ 49. Mr. Chu Minh Duoc VATM Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation 200/6 Nguyen Son Long Bien, Hanoi Viet Nam 50. Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Quang VATM Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation 200/6 Nguyen Son Long Bien, Hanoi Viet Nam 51. Mr. Tran Thanh Cuong VATM Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation 200/6 Nguyen Son Long Bien, Hanoi Viet Nam 52. Mr. Phan Huu Son Deputy Chief Flight Operation Center Viet Nam Airline Viet Nam 53. Mr. Tran Hien Deputy Chief of Map and Procedure Division Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation 200/6 Nguyen Son Long Bien, Hanoi Viet Nam 16. UNITED STATES (02) Tel: Fax: chuduoc@vatm.vn Tel: Fax: rqorquangtnr@yahoo.com.vn Tel: Fax: Tel: Fax: sonphanhuu@vietnamairlines.com Tel: Fax: hieuats@yahoo.com A - 11

29 Appendix A to the Report Name Title/Organization TEL/FAX/ 54. Mr. Michael Watkins Senior Air Traffic Representative, Asia/Pacific Federal Aviation Administration FAA c/o American Embassy 27 Napier Rd. Singapore INTL Mr. Daniel Vaca Manager, ICAO and Global Initiatives Federal Aviation Administration Office of International Affairs 600 Independence Ave, SW Washington, DC IATA (08) 56. Mr. David Rollo Assistant Director Safety and Flight Operations Asia Pacific International Air Transport Association 111 Somerset Road, #14-05 Triple One Somerset Singapore Capt. Aric Oh Deputy Chief Pilot (Technical) IATA/Singapore Airlines Flight Operations Technical SIA Training Centre 04-C 720 Upper Changi Road East Singapore Mr. Owen Dell Manager, International Operations IATA/Cathay Pacific International Affairs Department 9/F Central Tower, Cathay City Hong Kong International Airport Lantau, Hong Kong Tel: michael.w.watkins@faa.gov Tel: Daniel.vaca@faa.gov Tel: Fax: rollod@iata.org Tel: Fax: aric_oh@singaporeair.com.sg Tel: Fax: own_dell@cathaypacific.com A - 12

30 Appendix A to the Report Name Title/Organization TEL/FAX/ 59. Mr. John Moore Assistant Director, Safety and Flight Ops International Air Transport Association 111 Somerset Road, #14-05 Triple One Somerset Singapore Mr. Haruhiko Inukai Manager, Flight Operations Standards IATA/All Nippon Airways Co.,Ltd Haneda Airport, Ota-ku, Tokyo Japan 61. Capt. Nithaar Zain Dy Chief Pilot B777 IATA/Singapore Airlines Flight Operations Technical (SIN-STC 04-C) 720 Upper Changi Road East, Singapore 62. Mr. Takumi Tsunoda Assistant Manager Flight Operations Standards IATA/All Nippon Airways Co.,Ltd Haneda Airport, Ota-ku, Tokyo Japan 63. Mr. Satashi Nishiyama Manager IATA/Japan Airlines JAL Technical Center 2, 4F Haneda Airport Ota-ku, Tokyo Japan 18. IFALPA (03) Tel: Fax: moorej@iata.org Tel: Fax: h.inukai@ana.co.jp Tel: Fax: nithaar_zain@singaporeair.com.sg Tel: Fax: ta.tsunoda@ana.co.jp Tel: Fax: satoshi.nishiyama@jal.com A - 13

31 Appendix A to the Report Name Title/Organization TEL/FAX/ 64. Capt. Amornvaj Mansumitchai Executive Vice President IFALPA 484 Ratchadaniwat Soi 12 Huaikhang District, Bangkok Thailand 65. Mr. Sivanit Ratanadib First Officer Thai Airways International Public Co.,Ltd 8 th OPC Building A1 SBIA Bangpli, Samut Prakarn Thailand 66. Mr. Nontawat Tawewatanasarn First Officer Thai Airways International Public Co.,Ltd 8 th OPC Building A1 SBIA Bangpli, Samut Prakarn Thailand 19. EU-AATIP(01) 67. Mr. Anders Hallgren ATM Expert EU-ASEAN Air Transport Integration Project Department of Airport 72 Ngamduplee Tungmahamek, Sathorn Bangkok Thailand 20. ICAO (03) 68. Mr. Len Wicks Regional Officer, Air Traffic Management ICAO Asia and Pacific Office 252/1 Vibhavadi Rangsit Road Chatuchak, Bangkok Thailand A - 14 Tel: Fax: amornvaj@gmail.com Tel: Fax: pastrium@gmail.com Tel: Fax: nont40509@gmail.com Tel: Fax: anders.hallgren@aatip.org Tel: ext. 152 Fax: LWicks@icao.int

32 Appendix A to the Report Name Title/Organization TEL/FAX/ 69. Mr. Pehrinba Renganathan Regional Officer APAC RSO ICAO Asia and Pacific Regional Sub-Office, 1st Floor, Section C, China Service Mansion, No. 9 Erwei Road, Shunyi District, Beijing, China 70. Mr. Liu Song Regional Officer APAC RSO ICAO Asia and Pacific Regional Sub-Office, 1st Floor, Section C, China Service Mansion, No. 9 Erwei Road, Shunyi District, Beijing, China Tel: Fax: PRenganathan@icao.int Tel: Fax: Sliu@icao.int A - 15

33 Appendix B to the Report LIST OF WORKING AND INFORMATION PAPERS WORKING PAPERS (Presented by the Secretariat) NUMBER AGENDA WORKING PAPERS PRESENTED BY WP01 1 Provisional Agenda for SAIOACG-SEACG Secretariat WP02 2 Relevant Meeting Outcomes Secretariat WP03 3 Review of FIR and SRR Descriptions Secretariat WP04 4 Seamless ATM Monitoring Update Secretariat WP05 4 Seamless ATM Plan Update Secretariat WP06 4 BOBCAT Operational Update Thailand WP07 5 ATM Improvements Within the Hong Kong FIR Hong Kong, China WP08 5 ATS Route Catalogue Secretariat WP09 7 Rocket Launch/Space Re-Entry Activity Management Secretariat WP10 8 SAIOACG-SEACG Task List Secretariat WP11 7 FUA Manual Template India WP12 3 Viet Nam ATM Activities and Operational Issues Update Viet Nam INFORMATION PAPERS NUMBER AGENDA INFORMATION PAPERS PRESENTED BY IP01 - List of Working and Information Papers Secretariat IP02 4 Chennai FIR ANS Improvement Update India IP03 4 Implementation of ADS-B Maldives IP04 4 Distributed Multi-Nodal ATFM Operational Trial Australia, China, Hong Kong China, Singapore Thailand, supporting States and IATA IP05 4 Manila ADS-CPDLC AIDC Implementation Updates The Philippines IP06 5 PBN Highways Secretariat IP07 9 Update on EU AATIP Activities EU-AATIP FLIMSY NUMBER AGENDA INFORMATION PAPERS PRESENTED BY FLIMSY01 4 AIS AM Transition Plan Cambodia B - 1