1. Session – 4: Existing ICAO Standards relating to Air Traffic Control
Chris Dalton
Chief, Air Traffic Management Section
Air Navigation Bureau

2. Session – 4: Existing ICAO Standards relating to Air Traffic Control
In terms of Air Traffic Control:
Documentation includes
Articles in Convention on International Civil Aviation
Other Conventions…
Annex 2 – Rules of the Air (applies over the high seas without exception)
Annex 11 – Air Traffic Services
Annex 12 – Search and Rescue
Procedures for Air Navigation Services — Air Traffic Management (PANS-ATM, Doc 4444)
Guidance material to support roll-out of the provisions or to ensure harmonized implementation

3. Session – 4: Existing ICAO Standards relating to Air Traffic Control
Where ICAO excels and/or plays a natural role
Global Concepts
Definitions
Frequency spectrum management
Separation standards
Harmonized operational procedures

4. Session – 4: Existing ICAO Standards relating to Air Traffic Control
Concepts and definitions
Using current Remotely Piloted Aircraft regulatory efforts as a guide..
A regulatory framework or concept of operations may be necessary in terms of guidance while Standards are being developed
…that includes basic principles
…that establishes authority
…that includes definitions
…that includes a timeline that meets expectations

5. Session – 4: Existing ICAO Standards relating to Air Traffic Control

6. Session – 4: Existing ICAO Standards relating to Air Traffic Control
Separation Standards
Separations listed in PANS-ATM
Assessment based on collision risk modeling or comparative analysis
Based largely on equipage/capability
…Navigation
…Communications
…Surveillance

7. Session – 4: Existing ICAO Standards relating to Air Traffic Control
Harmonized Operational Procedures
For us, we are mainly talking about Doc 4444:
ATS safety management
Air Traffic control clearances
Coordination
Flight planning
Position reporting
Provision of flight information
ATS surveillance services
Emergencies, hazards and equipment failures