International Civil Aviation Organization NEW FPL 2012 Transition Phase & Implementation Stages Victor Hernandez RO ATM/SAR
New FPL implementation & Switchover Review the New FPL Strategy & Implementation activities SL AN 13/2.5/12/53-21/Aug/12 The New FPL regional strategy; Preparation, Transition, implementation & Post-Implementation Phases Implementation activities are over the 90% of compliance New FPL Safety assessment & testing programme AICs and Trigger NOTAM publication ATC LOAs New FPL Training Contingency Measures NFPL Post-implementation
ICAO Secretary General, AN 13/2.5-12/53-21 August 2012 Information to be posted on the FITS a) planned date for upgrades to Flight Data Processing Systems (FDPS) or any other system in support of flight plan processing (or date completed); b) planned date for testing (or date testing commenced); c) planned date for acceptance of new flight plan for trial purposes (or date trials commenced); d) planned date for issuance of Aeronautical Information Circular (AIC) or update of Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) (or date of publication); and e) planned date for update of Letters of Agreement (LoA) with air traffic services (ATS) units of adjacent States, if necessary (or date LoA signed).
NFPL Implementation Project TRANSITION PHASE September October November November 15 Sep 20 Sep 1 Oct 20 Oct 31 Oct 2 Nov 10 Nov 14 Nov 00 UTC 15 Nov 00 UTC 30 Nov Strategic actions Pre-Tactical actions Tactical actions Publication of posters ANSPs On line Testing and Interface Flight plan data processing PRESENT and NEW Publication of SUPPLEMENT in the AIP the procedures to fill and submit FPL data and contact information of the NFPL Coordination Unit Users Development of Contingency Measures Trigger NOTAM Identify Switchover TEAM & NFPL Coordination Unit Final Training Sessions for Dispatchers, Pilots and ATCOs Switchover Stage 120 Hrs. Verification of submitted flight plan data 24 Hrs. Last minute briefings for Staff on duty Verification of ALL submitted flight plan data Additional Staff in ATS Units, so as to ensure proper coordination of NEW FPL/CPL data, as required IMPLEMENTATION Post Implementation Monitoring Programme Conduct Risk Analysis of errors, duplication/lack and rejected flight plan data based on SMS principles Implementation of mitigation measures Teleconferences, as required Application of Contingency Measures (as required)
New FPL Safety Assessment OBJECTIVE: Improve ATS capacity to process the New FPL data Demonstrate the feasibility implementation of New FPL, through: New FPL Testing Programme Analysis of impact of the ATS workload Prevent contingency actions Determine training programme needs Determine mitigation actions to meet the safety goals, based on SMS risk analysis Establish post-implementation monitoring programme
New FPL Testing Programme Assess impact of PRESENT and NEW flight plan data in processing systems Conduct off-line and on-line testing /trails operations with other stakeholders Assess various scenarios on errors, duplication and missing flight plan data Coordinate applicable mitigation actions with air operators and ATS units Determine applicable ATS messages and change-over date (only on-line process) Determine technical requirements and operational procedures to ensure process of New FPL data Establish change-over date/hour for on-line process of New FPL only Determine and publish required information for all stakeholders through bulletins, AICs, NOTAMs. etc.
LOAs, Doc 4444 Chapter 10 Objective: apply standardized procedures for the coordination and transfer of control of flights, in order to reduce the need for verbal coordination ATC Units, airspace jurisdiction and classification(s), and responsibilities (and any delegation of responsibility) for provision of ATS Coordination Messages of flight plan and control data using ATS automated systems and/or verbal means FPL/RPL for ATFM services at least 60 minutes in advance of the flight FPL for ATC services 30 minutes prior ETOB CPL immediately after take off, or 20 minutes prior transferring point to the UTA/CTA of the adjacent ATC Unit EST only after FPL or CPL, 20 minutes prior the transfer control point or boundary point to the adjacent ATC Unit jurisdiction Movement and control messages (FPL, DLA, CHG, CNL, DEP, ARR) Other coordination messages (ACP, LAM, RQP, RQS, SPL) Transfer of control: (points, levels or times) Transfer of communication: (points, levels or times)
LOAs. Applicable conditions to transfer and acceptance of control, such as altitude/flight level, specific separation minima, ATS surveillance system coordination procedures, SSR code assignment Procedures for approval requests Procedures for departing traffic (closer aerodromes to the boundaries); & Holding fixes and procedures for arriving traffic Means of communication AFTN, AMHS, Telephone & FAX numbers, email address, etc. Applicable contingency procedures and/or ALR/RCF messages AIDC messages (Doc 4444, par. 11.4.2.5, Appendix 6) through ATS automated system Other coordination provisions
Training Aspects Filled and submission of FPL process (Annex 2) Content and procedures of NFPL, Amendment 1 to Doc 4444 (differences PRESENT NEW form model) EEOT -24/120 hrs. Aircraft capability PBN Sensor, Item 18 Applicable ATS messages Completion of a flight plan Changes to a flight plan Closing a flight plan LOAs NOTAMs Contingency Measures
FPL, PBN Operational reference Navigation Specification and sensor NAV specification Communication and Surveillance Navigation RNAV 10 (RNP 10) Determined in the implementation process in accordance to local and regional characteristics No ground-based Navaids required RNAV 5 (B RNAV) Direct pilot to ATC Communications VOR/DME Radar monitoring by ATS DME/DME INS/IRS GNSS RNAV 2/ RNAV 1 RNP 4 RNP 2 Direct pilot to ATC Communications Radar surveillance by ATS Determined in the implementation process in accordance to local and regional characteristics (CPDLC, ADS-C, ) Determined based on operational considerations (route spacing, traffic density, etc.) GNSS DME/DME DME/DME/IRU DME/VOR GNSS GNSS RNP 1 (Basic) Direct pilot to ATC Communications GNSS RNP APCH No specific requirements. Obstacle clearance required GNSS down to LNAV or LNAV/VNAV minima (SBAS, etc.) MIssed approach segment (conventional navaids) RNP AR APCH No specific requirements. GNSS DME/DME as alternative RNP 0.3 No specific requirements. GNSS
PBN, Navigation Specification FLIGHT PHASE NAVEGATION SPECIFICATION En-route Oceanic/ Remote En-Route Continental Arrival Approach Initial Interm. Final Miss DEP RNAV 10 RNAV 5 RNAV 2 RNAV 1 RNP 4 RNP 2 RNP 1 Advanced RNP RNP APCH RNP AR APCH RNP 0.3 10 5 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 4 2 2 1 a 1 a 1 ab 1 a,c 2 2 or 1 1 1 1 0.3 1 1 1 1 0.3 1 1-0.1 1-0.1 0.3-0.1 1-0.1 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3
FPL, Aircraft capabilities A GBAS landing system B LPV (APV with SBAS) C LORAN C D DME E1 FMC WPR ACARS E2 D-FIS ACARS E3 PDC ACARS G (GNSS) H HF RTF I Inertial Navigation J1 CPDLC ATN VDL Mode 2 J2 CPDLC FANS 1/A HFDL J3 CPDLC FANS 1/A VDL Mode A J4 CPDLC FANS 1/A VDL Mode 2 J5 CPDLC FANS 1/A SATCOM (INMARSAT) J6 CPDLC FANS 1/A SATCOM (MTSAT) J7 CPDLC FANS 1/A HFDL SATCOM (Iridium) K MLS M1 ATC RTF SATCOM (INMARSAT) M2, M3 ATC RTF (Iridium) O VOR P1-P9 Reserved for RCP R PBN approved T TACAN U UHF RTF W RVSM approved X MNPS approved Y VHF with 8.33 channel spacing Z Other equipment carried or other capabilities
ICAO New FPL 2012 & PBN PBN/ indication of RNAV and/or RNP capabilities. Include as many of descriptors below, as apply to the flight, up to a maximum of 8 entries, i.e. a total of not more than 16 characters. In Item 10: R = PBN levels that can be met are shown in Item 18 if FPL In Item 18: RNAV specifications AI RNA 10 (RNP 10) B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 C1 C2 C3 C4 D1 D2 D3 RNAV 5 all permitted sensors RNAV 5 GNSS RNAV 5 DME/DME RNAV 5 VOR/DME RNAV 5 INS or IRS RNAV 5 LORANC RNAV 2 all permitted sensors RNAV 2 GNSS RNAV 2 DME/DME RNAV 2 DME/DME/IRU RNAV 2 all permitted sensors RNAV 1 GNSS RNAV 1 DME/DME RNP specifications L1 O1 O2 O3 O4 S1 S2 T1 T2 RNP4 Basic RNP 1 all permitted sensors Basic RNP 1 GNSS Basic RNP 1 DME/DME Basic RNP 1 DME/DME/IRU RNP APCH RNP APCH with BARO-VNAV RNP AR APCH with RF (special authorization required) RNP AR APCH without RF (special authorization required) D4 RNAV 1 DME/DME/IRU
Filled and Submission of New FPL data Air Operators and users should ensure timely and correct data submission of FPL, CHG, CNL, SPL and/or ARR messages Ensure training for related staff Ensure sufficient staff and software support during switchover stage Coordinate proper mitigation actions with appropriate NFPL coordination Unit, as required
NFPL Contingency Measures Unit Additional Staff AIC SUP NOTAM Training (Military, GA, others) ALT. COMM LOAs PROCEDURES Who are concerned? X X Local, regional X X X Use of Convertor (Central America, Kingston, Curacao) Errors/Lack NFPL data (originator, rejected data) Qualified Personal Lack of Communication (TX/RX) Lack of NFPL information Lack of training for Pilots (GA, Military, others) X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Pre-Implementation Stage (120 hrs. before) Switchover Establish NFPL Coordination Unit, as required to monitor Switchover activities Identification of the ANSP Switchover Team to ensure data process for New FPL Reception New FPL Revision data New FPL Submission Identify New FPL duplication, error and rejection data Analyze and Coordinate mitigation measures of flight plan data with air operators and adjacent ATS units Conduct regional TELECONFERENCES 16
Implementation Stage (24 hrs. before) Reinforcement of technical & ATC staffing and supervision shift Last minute briefings for Technical & Operational Staff on duty Review and Ensure communication and software support Active NFPL Coordination Unit for air operators Implementation of Contingency measures, as required NFPL coordination Unit E-mail: nfpl@anspunit.com Phone: + () xxx + () xxx Fax: + () xxx
Implementation Stage Starting at 0000 UTC of 15/NOV/12, ALL Stakeholders should comply with ICAO provisions for the New FPL form Maintain availability to conduct regional coordination 24 hrs prior until 24 after the New FPL Implementation Time (0000 UTC 15/11/12) Provide first implementation progress report on 18.00 UTC 16/11/12 Provide daily reports to ICAO as of 15/11/12 (until cancelled) Carry out coordination with stakeholders and other ANSPs, as needed
NFPL Post-Implementation Phase Based on historical Testing Programme conducted during the transition phase assess errors, duplication and missing flight plan data Conduct risk analysis based on SMS principles Define required risk mitigation actions Conduct close coordination with air operators and ATS units to implement applicable mitigation actions and/or new procedures Maintain historical document of risk analysis and management actions Define and implement new technical requirements and/or operational procedures to correctly process the New FPL Publish new required regulations and/or procedures
NEW FPL Implementation activities QUESTIONS?