A-1 +++++++++ REPORT BY VINCE GALOTTI AND JIM DOW ICCAIA REPRESENTATIVES TO ICAO Montréal, 16 March 2017 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 This report addresses administrative matters and reviews progress on relevant technical issues. 2. BACKGROUND 2.1 The ICCAIA Representatives to ICAO serve as Observers on the Air Navigation Commission (ANC), attend other meetings as necessary and in some cases serve as the ICCAIA member on expert groups. They coordinate extensively with Committee Chairmen, Vice Chairmen and Executive Directors, the ICCAIA Executive Secretary and ICCAIA nominated experts on working groups and on ICAO State letters and subsequent ICCAIA responses. They also interact with the ICAO Council and ICAO staff on a routine basis. 3. ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES RELATED TO IMPLEMENTATION OF OUR STRATEGY AND ENHANCING THE ICCAIA PRESENCE AT ICAO 3.1 Our overall strategy of enhancing our presence at ICAO is moving along very well with the new office, participation in several ICAO events, signing of all relevant contracts, dispatching of recruitment letters to Australia, South Korea, Singapore, Mexico and India. Our presence at the 39 th Session of the ICAO Assembly went extremely well, both leading up to and during the Assembly itself. Additionally, all working papers that ICCAIA authored or coauthored on technical issues, and the associated proposed actions, were agreed to by the Assembly. These include papers on cybersecurity, halon replacement in cargo compartments, safety and remotely piloted aircraft systems, performance-based navigation and charting and, most significantly, replacement of halon in portable fire extinguishers and an ICCAIA request to postpone the date for implementation to 31 December 2018. 4. INDUSTRY HIGH-LEVEL GROUP (IHLG) 4.1 The Industry High-level Working Group (IHLG) was established by the ICAO Secretary General in 2013 to address high priority issues identified by industry. The group consists of ICAO, ACI, CANSO, IATA and ICCAIA. As its first issue, the group concentrated on the delivery and the promotion of the industry position on cyber security. As an outcome, a proposed declaration on cyber security was developed and adopted by the 39th Session of the ICAO Assembly. The declaration calls upon States to define and align cyber security responsibilities within respective governments and adopt a flexible, outcome-focused approach. 4.2 During the recent Session of the ICAO Assembly in 2016, the IHLG met with the Secretary General. Mr. Jim Quick attended on behalf of ICCAIA. At that time, the next initiative was agreed which is to carry out a socio-economic analysis. This will focus on educating the states on the benefits of civil aviation and having them understand its role as a social enabler.
A-2 4.3 The IHLG agreed that the work would: use the ATAG data as the baseline for the work; identify targets, countries and regions as priorities; and be guided by a roadmap. 4.4 The Secretary General proposed new terms of reference for the IHLG going forward as follows: membership in the group is limited to the Secretary General and the four (4) industry leaders; work needs to focus on collaborative activity between the industry and states; subjects or initiatives must relate to ICAO s five (5) strategic objectives; the IHLG should hold two face-to-face meetings per year. 5. NEXT GENERATION AVIATION PROFESSIONALS (NGAP) 5.1 The 39 th Session of the ICAO Assembly supported elevating the Next Generation Aviation Professionals work to a programme within ICAO and to include it in the Global Aviation Safety Plan and the Global Air Navigation Plan. Member States were urged to work with the aviation community to identify long-term human resource needs and establish strategies to attract, educate and retain in the sector aviation professionals, considering gender equality. 5.2 A State Letter (SMM 1/1.CONF-16/94) was issued on 21 November 2016 on the subject of voluntary contributions to the Safety Fund (SAFE) for the implementation of the ICAO Next Generation of Aviation Professionals (NGAP) Programme. The letter called on States, international and regional organizations, industry and academia to provide financial contributions to ICAO s voluntary Safety Fund (SAFE) to support the programme and for States to consider nominating a candidate for secondment to the post of Implementation Support Officer Next Generation of Aviation Professionals (NGAP). 5.3 An NGAP meeting was held at ICAO from 5 to 8 December 2016. The meeting was focused on reporting progress on outreach and implementation efforts. As a former member of the NGAP Task Force, Jim Dow participated in the proceedings on behalf of ICCAIA. ACI, CANSO, IATA, IFALPA were also among the international organizations represented. 5.4 ICCAIA members understand the importance of attracting, training and retaining a strong workforce. Each association is engaged in workforce issues within their own areas and each company deals with these questions in their daily business. 6. COMPETENCY-BASED TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT TASK FORCE (CBATF) 6.1 The most recent amendment to ICAO Doc 9868 Procedures for Air Navigation Services Training, introduces new provisions related to competency-based training and assessment. These new provisions trigger substantive consequential amendments such as the development of an ICAO
A-3 aeroplane pilot competency framework, amendment to Annex 1 Personnel Licensing and potentially to Annex 6 Operation of Aircraft, amendments to the provisions related to evidence-based training and upset prevention and recovery training and the development of an ICAO competency framework for flight dispatchers and aircraft maintenance personnel. ICCAIA has been invited to support the Reviewers Group of the Competency-based Training and Assessment Task Force. Members of this group will be responsible for ensuring that the material developed is in line with the recently approved amendment to Doc 9868. ICAO has specifically requested the services of Jim Dow because of his past work as vicechairperson of the Flight Crew Licensing and Training Panel and familiarity with Annex 1 and PANS Training. 7. GLOBAL AIR NAVIGATION INDUSTRY SYMPOSIUM (GANIS/2) 7.1 The first Global Air Navigation Industry Symposium (GANIS/1) was held in 2011 to lay the foundation for the Twelfth Air Navigation Conference in 2012. GANIS/2, which will take place from 11 to 13 December 2017, will lay the foundation for the Thirteenth Air Navigation Conference in 2018. GANIS emphasizes the need for global harmonization, seeking to identify ways and means to ensure interoperability, to maximize utilization of available and emerging technologies and to support an ongoing global discussion. Alongside this three-day Symposium will be an industry exhibition of current and emerging technologies, which will provide a unique snapshot of the global air navigation industry and provide insight into how all stakeholders can work together to address the technical, operational, regulatory and economic challenges leading to a seamless global air navigation system. New in GANIS/2 will be time dedicated to discussion of cyber issues. 8. SAFETY AND AIR NAVIGATION IMPLEMENTATION SYMPOSIUM (SANIS) 8.1 The first Safety and Air Navigation Implementation Symposium will take place from 13 to 15 December 2017. The objective of this symposium is to promote implementation of select safety and air navigation initiatives specifically language proficiency requirements (LPR) and the performancebased approach applied to implementation through the exchange of information, sharing of best practices and use of tools developed by ICAO and/or partners. ICAO has asked ICCAIA for substantial support in preparing for and participating in the GANIS and SANIS. This support will come primarily through our member companies. 9. THE THIRTEENTH AIR NAVIGATION CONFERENCE (ANConf/13, 3 rd Qtr 2018) 9.1 Over the years, working papers and, subsequently, the workload and amount of time needed to carry out the work of the Technical Commission at each session of the ICAO Assembly, has grown substantially. In order to address this, ICAO has decided to hold an air navigation conference and a separate safety conference, the year before each Assembly where safety and technical issues would be addressed. These meetings are referred to as divisional-type meetings and have been used at ICAO since its beginning. These meetings will then recommend inputs for additional technical and safety work. This will allow the Assembly to work as it was originally intended and is expected to lead to efficiencies and harmonization of the work of ICAO. The Thirteenth Air Navigation Conference (ANConf/13) will take place in 2018. 10. ICAO/ACI WILDLIFE STRIKE HAZARD REDUCTION SYMPOSIUM (WSHRS) The ICCAIA Chairman has been invited to participate in an ICAO/ACI Symposium on Wildlife Strike Hazard Reduction Symposium (WSHRS) to be held at ICAO HQ from 16 to 18 May 2017. The event is aimed at increasing international awareness of the wildlife strike threat to aircraft operational safety and
A-4 will bring together various decision-makers and stakeholders to formulate global strategies and to explore the most effective ways of managing the wildlife strike hazard. It will also seek to foster cooperation and collaboration amongst States, international organizations and various stakeholders in tackling this safety challenge. As our chaiman cannot attend, it was agreed that an appropriate aerodromes expert from our membership on the ICAO Aerodromes Panel would be asked to attend the event. 11. FLIGHT CREW COMPARTMENT SECURITY 11.1 ICCAIA has worked closely with IBAC on the issue of secure cockpit doors. At issue is the requirement in Annex 6, Part I, Section 13.2.2 for airplanes over 45,500 kg Maximum Certificated Take Off Mass (MCTOM) to have secure cockpit doors. This standard, which became applicable in 2003, is now becoming a barrier to the introduction of long range business aircraft. New designs are beginning to move above this limit while seating capacity remains at 19 or less. The AVSECP Working Group on Threat and Risk (WGTR) reported to AVSCEP/27 on their assessment of the risk of increasing the threshold. IBAC and ICCAIA submitted a joint working paper that provided further information that would help other ICAO bodies that might be called upon to review the standard. Although the WGTR concluded that increasing the threshold would increase the residual risk, the Panel recommended that the Secretariat refer the matter, with the WGTR and IBAC/ICCAIA information, to other appropriate technical panels of ICAO; such as the Operations Panel to align with the assessed risk. 11.2 The Air Navigation Commission (ANC) considered, in June 2016, a proposal to review flight deck compartment door requirements (AN-WP/9065). Proposal to Review Flight Deck Compartment Door Requirements in Annex 6, Part I. The ANC agreed that a review of the requirements would be conducted by FLTOPSP. After the review, the ANC would decide how to proceed. 11.3 ICCAIA and IBAC brought a proposal to the Flight Operations Panel (FLTOPSP/3) meeting from 24 to 28 October 2016. The proposal was significantly different from what had been presented to AVSECP in 2015. That proposal called for no weight threshold at all for business aircraft with seating of 19 or less. The revised proposal that will go to the ANC calls for a threshold of 54,500 kg for these aircraft. The proposal will go to the ANC at the 205 th Session that begins in April 2017. If accepted at this preliminary review, the proposal will go out to States and international organizations for comment. 12. ICAO INNOVA 12.1 The first meeting of the INNOVA Task Force was held by teleconference on 26 January 2017. The second meeting was held on 24 February 2017. The INNOVA concept proposes to leverage ICAO s unique position as an independent organization to facilitate a global interoperable IP closed network. This is to be achieved by: providing IPv6 addresses; providing a generic Top Level Domain for naming; providing some or all services of a public key infrastructure; and establishing standards and recommended practices for IP based communication. 12.2 Expertise is needed to support the work. Since it relates to the question of enabling a global architecture for System Wide Information Management (SWIM) the expertise now resides in expert groups like the Information Management Panel. The Task Force is called upon to bring a report to
A-5 GANIS/2 in December 2017 and, after further development, a proposal will be brought to the 13 th Air Navigation Conference in 2018. 13. UPDATE ON CARRIAGE OF LITHIUM BATTERIES AS CARGO ON PASSENGER AIRCRAFT 13.1 Based largely on input and advice from ICCAIA, ICAO banned the carriage of lithium batteries as cargo on passenger aircraft. The ANC also asked for periodic updates on the progress related to mitigating the risks posed by lithium batteries, noting particularly, the progress of work by SAE International on the development of the performance-based packaging standard for lithium batteries, the development by ICAO of provisions and supporting guidance material for operators to conduct safety risk assessments, and the improvement of transparency of shipments of lithium batteries. Accordingly, on 25 October 2016, the ANC reviewed a detailed summary of measures taken in follow-up to recommendations by the Commission and the Council s approval of the amendment to the Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (Doc 9284) temporarily prohibiting the transport of lithium ion batteries as cargo on passenger aircraft. 14. FOLLOW-UP TO THE ASSEMBLY 14.1 In follow-up to the Assembly, the Air Navigation Commission took several actions to adjust ICAO s work programme as follows: Halon replacement in portable fire extinguishers 14.2 The ANC approved and the ICAO Council adopted a proposed amendment to all parts of Annex 6 Operation of Aircraft so that they become applicable on or after 31 December 2018 regarding halogenated hydrocarbon (halon) agent replacement in portable fire extinguishers, arising from an ICCAIA working paper submitted to the 39th Session of the Assembly. It was also agreed that ICAO should denvelop appropriate guidance to support a harmonized approach and mitigate any challenges faced by affected aircraft during the period when the current provision was applicable and before the new applicability date became effective. Halon replacement in cargo compartments 14.3 On the issue of halon replacement in cargo compartments, the ANC agreed that ICAO should mandate the replacement of halon in cargo compartment fire suppression systems used in aircraft for which application for type certification will be submitted after a specified date in the 2024 timeframe. This is in line with ICCAIA s proposal to the Assembly. The ANC agreed with ICCAIA s proposal to the Assembly for halon replacement in the cargo compartment of aircraft for all new type certificates after 31 December 2024. Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) 14.4 With respect to Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) and a paper co-authored by ICCAIA, the ANC agreed, among other things, to conduct studies regarding technical aspects and cyber resiliency of a cloud-based system for small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) regulation, to establish a coherent framework for RPAS operations, to develop Standards in support of harmonized UAS operations, to complete the development of an online toolkit which would include guidance material to support regulators in developing and implementing national regulations, and to develop a global baseline of provisions and guidance material for the proper harmonization of regulations on UAS that remain outside of the international instrument flight rules (IFR) framework.
A-6 Harmonization and Approved Maintenance Organizations (AMO) 14.5 On the subject of harmonization and approved maintenance organizations (AMO), which is of particular interest to ICCAIA, the ANC agreed to continue work on the oversight of approved training organizations and to continue the development of recognition processes for the approval by another State and to urge States to harmonize their regulations related to AMOs. It was also agreed that work should be undertaken to reduce the regulatory and oversight burden regarding the approval of maintenance organizations and consider and to review the Maintenance Organization Review Certificate (MORC) Scheme as part of the work being undertaken concerning the development of a globally harmonized approach to the approval and recognition of an AMO. Cybersecurity 14.6 In follow-up to the ICCAIA paper and other proposals to the Assembly to establish an expert working group to address cybersecurity, the ANC agreed to establish an expert group to steer and coordinate work on cybersecurity, cyber-safety and cyber resilience. The terms of reference for the group would include development of provisions for managing current and future cyber-threats and vulnerabilities; in coordination with the AVSEC Panel, Communications Panel, RPAS Panel and Information Management Panel, develop initial draft provisions; and lead and seek to attain a comprehensive cybersecurity, cyber-safety and cyber resilience work plan and steering structure with all relevant stakeholders. Required Navigation Performance and Charting 14.7 ICAO Doc 8168, Procedures for Air Navigation Operations (PANS OPS), Volume II, Amendment 6, introduces changes to the titles of PBN approach charts. As the changes are beginning to be implemented, new information surfaced concerning the impact of the changes on flight deck human factors. Based on this, ICCAIA submitted a paper to the Assembly, that requested it to note the human factors concerns, update guidance material on the subject; acknowledge the cost implications of changes to on-board equipment; recommend closer cooperation between ICAO and industry to improve understanding of proposed changes and to agree on realistic implementation plans; and recommend that ICAO closely coordinate roll-out activities with relevant stakeholders (States, ANSPs, industry, operators, ATM providers, etc.) to improve understanding of the changes in the amendment and review of implementation plans. 14.8 In follow-up to the Assembly, the ANC agreed that ICAO should continue the work addressing the RNP chart name issue by updating the guidance available and developing a regionally coordinated transition plan to support the effective rollout of the changes. The work is underway. Cross Border transferability 14.9 The ICAO Assembly instructed that work on cross-border transferability should involve expertise from all stakeholders, including the operator industry organizations, to address: obligations and requirements for both regulatory authorities and the aviation industry; issues that diminish the effectiveness and efficiency of safety oversight of aircraft leasing arrangements;
A-7 possible mitigation strategies, taking into account industry best practices, for such issues in compliance with the Convention on International Civil Aviation; enhance and develop, together with its safety partners, tools and mechanisms that facilitate the cross-border process; develop an enhanced information system relating to the cross-border process which integrates and further develops current initiatives; develop a global mechanism that could facilitate a State s ability to delegate functions and activities to entities or individuals, with a view towards enhancing the efficiency of the XBT process; and develop mechanisms to assess and recognize the programmes and products of States, international organizations and aviation stakeholders. 14.10 In follow-up to the above, a meeting on cross-border transferability (XBT) was held at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Headquarters in Montréal, Canada from 12 to 13 December 2016. Mr. V. Galotti, Mr. John Moloney (Boeing) and Mr. B. Pasturel attended as ICCAIA. The meeting addressed, among other things, activities to harmonize and promote mutual recognition of approved maintenance organization (AMO) approvals. It was noted that ICAO was developing various electronic tools and it was agreed that fixing the current functionality of the Aircraft Registration System (ARS) should be addressed as a priority. 14.11 The meeting noted the adjustment to the Aircraft Operating Certificate (AOC) database concept where rather than having ICAO collect information; a cloud-based service could be developed instead. This service would be managed by individual operators and could be used to send pertinent information to relevant States and facilitate the foreign operator application process and any subsequent amendments. The meeting agreed on establishment of five subgroups to better develop the XBT work: a process mapping subgroup, a standardized regulatory document subgroup, a risk-based criteria subgroup, an enhanced information system subgroup, and a delegation mechanism subgroup. 14.12 Mr. Mark Beauregard of AIAC has volunteered to support the work of the task force. Environmental issues 14.13 The Assembly concluded a landmark, historic agreement on a new global market-based measure (GMBM) to offset CO2 emissions from international flights and a comprehensive roadmap for the sustainable future of international aviation. ICCAIA and its industry partners had a significant impact on achieving the environmental agreements reached at the Assembly. 14.14 Given the urgency to undertake preparatory activities for implementation of the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), the Assembly directed the ICAO Council to develop the required Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) and guidance material for adoption by 2018. 15. PREPARATION FOR JAN PIE S ATTENDANCE AT THE GLOBAL MANUFACTURING AND INDUSTRIALIZATION SUMMIT 2017 15.1 On 12 January 2017, Vince sent a message to member associations as follows:
A-8 Please note that Jan Pie, partly because of his capacity as the present Chairman of ICCAIA, has been invited to the first ever Global Manufacturing & Industrialization Summit, to take place in Abu Dhabi from 27 to 29 March 2017. This is a very high level event as you will see in the attachment. Jan will be given 50 minutes to lead a discussion on the aerospace industry. There is a unique opportunity for you to determine the questions to be asked and then to offer guidance on the discussions and answers. Based on this I would invite everyone to review the questions proposed by the organizers in the attachment concerning Jan s panel which you will find on day two at 1400 hrs. (Focus on the Aerospace Industry Panel Discussion-see also Content Briefing section below) and to take part in drafting the questions by proposing any changes to the draft questions or proposing additional questions, as well as to provide your thoughts on the answers you think might be given. I will develop notes for Jan based on your input as well as mine and Jim Dow s. You will all receive a copy of the final notes. In order to allow adequate preparation time, I would ask that you provide your input by no later than 15 February to Jan, Jim and I. As of today, we received comments from AIA. 16. MISCELLANEOUS 16.1 The Aerodromes Panel, proposed an amendment to ICAO Annex 14 Aerodromes, to reduce the current recommended code F runway width of not less than 60 m to a value of not less than 45 m. This was agreed to by the Air Navigation Commission and will now be circulated to States and international organizations for comment. This is significant, as it will allow large aircraft such as the A380 to operate with less impediments at Code E airports. ICCAIA was asked during the Commission review to state that there are no new aircraft planned that would exceed a 15 m outer main gear wheel span. After coordination with the Chairman of the Airworthiness Committee and the ICCAIA Aerodromes Panel member and his advisers, Vince made such a statement. 16.2 Vince spent the week of 6 February 2017 in Moscow at a symposium entitled The First International Forum on Perspectives for Development of Global Air Navigation. The ICAO Director of the Air Navigation Bureau, as well as two Section Chiefs also participated. He spent three full days with hundreds of industry participants both at a meeting of UAI s Air Navigation Committee and at the symposium. He spoke with many industry members, made several presentations and answered multiple questions. The effort raised awareness of how ICAO and ICCAIA work together and how we influence the ICAO standards. The opportunity should be taken to participate in such events in all of our associations. The trip was fully funded by the organizer of the Forum. 17. DECISIONS NEEDED Agree to support the work of the IHLG through the ICCAIA committees and appropriate resources. Agree that Jim Dow will participate as needed on the Next Generation Aviation Professionals (NGAP) group and the Competency-Based Training and Assessment Task Force as necessary and to support that work if needed. Agree that we should reach out to our member companies and ask for their support in preparing for and participating in the GANIS and SANIS. Finalize preparations for Jan s attendance at the Global Manufacturing and Industrialization Summit 2017.
A-9 Agree on support for the ICAO INNOVA work on cybersecurity. Agree that Mr. Mark Beauregard of AIAC should support the work of the task force on Cross Border Transferability.