Certification Procedure Frequentis AG Final Presentation, ESTEC, Dec. 06 th 2009 Thales Alenia Space Espana Thales Alenia Space France Thales Alenia Space Italia
Topics 1 Overview 2 Key points 3 Conclusions 4 Way forward 2
Topics 1 Overview 2 Key points 3 Conclusions 4 Way forward 3
Overview SES legal framework Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) Satellite Communication Service Provider (SCSP) EASA Certification process Costs and Duration Liability and Financial Risks 4
SES Legal Framework SES Regulations are the legislative package of the EU modernizing ATM network and restructuring of airspace 549/2004 Framework regulation 550/2004 Service provision regulation 2096/2004 Common requirements regulation 551/2004 Airspace regulation 552/2004 Interoperability regulation SES regulations require the ANSP to become certified that means the SATCOM service provider should be certified as well. 5
Applicable Regulations and Directives Regulations: 550/2004 2096/2006 552/2004 Service provision regulation Common requirements regulation Interoperability regulation Directives: 1315/2007 482/2008 94/56 On safety oversight in ATM Software safety assurance for ANSP Establishing fundamental principles governing the investigation of civil aviation accidents and incidents 6
Air Navigation Service Provider ANSP is any private or public entity providing AN Services for general air traffic Air Traffic Services (ATS) Communication Navigation Surveillance Services (CNS) Aeronautical Information Services (AIS) and Meteorological Services (MET) 7
Satellite Communication Service Provider SCSP can be considered as a CNSP Different business models for SCSP Privatized for Profit (NATS) Privatized Non-Profit (Nav Canada) Corporate for Profit (airways NZ) Corporate Non-Profit (Continental Europe) Others (FAA) 8
EASA EASA is the responsible body in the EU for the common standards and safety for the civil aviation Extension of EASA competences to ATM is the top item on the agenda of EC EC is expected to deliver in 2009 a second SES legislation package, which should designate the EASA for the certification of air navigation services and systems Designation of EASA as certification authority is highly recommended 9
Certification Process 1 SCSP can act as: Certified ANSP (Upfront Certification UI) Subcontractor to ANSP (Intermediate Certification IC) The requirements for UI and IC vary considerably Two key aspects for the certification of SCSP are: Implementation of the Common Requirements Assessment and demonstration of compliance 10
Certification Process 2 Target Level of Safety (TLS) ESARR 4 EC Regulation 1315/2007 on Safety Oversight in Air Traffic Management EC Regulation 2096/2006 Common Requirements ANNEX II para. 3.1 EC Regulation 2096/2006 Common Requirements ANNEX II para. 3.2 EC Regulation 2096/2006 Common Requirements ANNEX II para. 3.3 and national Rules EC Directives on Occurrence Reporting and Investigation Risk Assessment (FHA) EC Regulation 482/2008 on Software Safety Assurance for ANSP PSSA (derive SWAL and other requirements) next Slide generic approach for putting a new ATM system/service or a change into operation 11
Certification Process 3 EC Regulation 1315/2007 on Safety Oversight in Air Traffic Management Service Level Agreements ANS SW Life-Cycle Interoperability Requirements ISO/IEC 12207 or ED-109 or ISO/IEC 61508 Requirements for the development/change/m aintenance of the ATM system next Slide 12
Certification Process 4 Requirements for the development/change/mai ntenance of the ATM system Verification and Validation Declaration of Conformity or Suitability for use of Constituents Declaration of Verification System Safety Assessment of Systems and Creation of / Safety Case technical File Forward material to NSA and receive approval for putting the system/change into operation 13
Costs Set-up Costs Experience has shown that the effort for an organisation with about 25 persons and depending on the initial state/maturity is about EURO 80.000,-- to 120.000,-- including internal and external costs and costs for training measures but excluding the costs for insurance and excluding the costs for implementing the contingency measures Maintenance Costs Experience shows that about 70% of the initial costs are needed to maintain the certificate. 14
Duration Set-up time frame A usual average timeframe would be about one year and it will also depend on the timeframe needed to acquire the required competence mainly related to safety. Oversight Frequency of ongoing oversights could be every 2 years, which could last 1 to 3 months, according to the size and complexity of the provided services. 15
Liability Chicago Convention In application of Article 28 of the Chicago Convention, States are responsible for the safe provision of air navigation facilities and services in their airspace. Liability models across Europe State Primary Responsibility (Germany, Austria) State Ultimate Responsibility (Switzerland) ANSP s Exclusive Responsibility (United Kingdom) It is unlikely that the introduction of the SATCOM services would change the present liability system in air navigation 16
Financial Risks Montreal Convention on Air Carrier Liability Airlines are liable for damages up to 100,000 SDR For damages more than 100.000 SDR the airlines may avoid liability by proving that the damage was not due to their negligence The burden of proof is on the carrier SCSP must cover its liability arising from damages 17
Topics 1 Overview 2 Key points 3 Conclusions 4 Way forward 18
Key points SCSP under SES regulations The scope of SES is both service provision and system design & development Iris as a pan-european project needs a pan-european certification authority Involvement of EASA as certification authority in early stages of Iris project SCSP as a certified ANSP (UI) or approved subcontractor (IC) 19
Topics 1 Overview 2 Key points 3 Conclusions 4 Way forward 20
Conclusions The two key aspects for the certification of SCSP are: 1- The implementation of the Common Requirements. 2- The assessment and demonstration of compliance. SCSP can act either upfront as ANSP or as external service provider to ANSP. The designation of the EASA as the certification authority is highly recommended. The provision of SATCOM service in ECAC is subject to different responsibility regimes but in application of Article 28 of the Chicago Convention, the ultimate responsibility lies by States. 21
Topics 1 Overview 2 Key points 3 Conclusions 4 Way forward 22
Way forward Refinement of certification roadmap Certification budget plan Identification of service providers Requirements for service provision System safety oversight by an accredited organization in the early stages of design and development EC proposal on extension of EASA responsibilities 23
FREQUENTIS is prepared to share and contribute its experience and expertise to IRIS. Thank You for Attention. 24
Costs Set-up Develop a business plan covering 5 years as well as a one-year plan and to report against this one-year planning Fulfil general requirements for human resources management Implement certain practices with regard to accounting, as well as requirements for the financial strength and, insurance Fulfil the requirements for the quality and safety management system Fulfil the general requirements for the availability of the service Fulfil the requirements for security management Develop and maintain operational procedures that are compliant with the related ICAO ANNEXES. 25
Costs Maintenance Yearly planning and reporting. Maintaining the safety management system including monitoring the performance and regular meetings. Internal auditing and oversight by the NSA. Occurrence reporting and investigation. Communication with the NSA. Monitoring the providers of external services. 26
ANS Framework Air Navigation Services Framework ANS ATM CNS* MET AIS* SAR ATS ASM ATFM COM NAV SUR FIS Alerting Services ATC SAT based Ground based Area Control Services Approach Control Services Aerodrome Control Services * No designation required. 27
BSP versus USP a) Bundled Service Provision (BSP) b) Unbundled Service Provision (USP) a) BSP SCS P SCSP ACS CSP P User* b) USP SCSP User* * Airlines, Airports or ANSP 28