1. Flexible Use of Airspace and Collaborative Decision Making The aim of this presentation is to provide the aviation industry with the understanding of the importance of Collaborative Decision Making with regards to Flexible use of Airspace.

2. Presentation Contents Introduction and Background Relevant documentation for CDM Clients Concept and FUA Timeline Why is FUA required CDM Partners involved in processes CDM Processes of FUA Related issues and common efforts to the improvement of the CDM process Benefits of CDM in relation to FUA Summary

3. Introduction and Background

4. Airspace Management of FUA resides within the CAMU Implementation of FUA – The flexible use of airspace concept originated to enhance civil-military co-operation and co- ordination. Flexible use of Airspace is an airspace management concept, based on the principle that airspace should no longer be designated as purely “civil” or “military”, but allocated according to the user requirements. The units responsibility will include the management of airspace as per user requirements, catering for military exercise, special events and unusual events and any other activity which might require the use of airspace for a particular time period.

5. Relevant Documentation for CDM Client

6. Relevant Documentation for CDM Clients Flexible Use of Airspace is explained and documented in: RSA AIP GEN 3.3.8 ATNS Website (www.atns.co.za) on CAMU pagewww.atns.co.za

7. Concept and FUA Timeline

8. The Flexible Use of Airspace (FUA) Concept has been developed at the three Levels of Airspace Management that correspond to Civil/Military co-ordination task. STRATEGIC COMPONENT Long term planning – large scale military exercises, significant changes to airspace and route structure and special events. This includes but is not limited to Airshows, Fly-Inns, Competitions, etc. 70 Day requirement (AIP).

9. Concept and FUA Timeline PRE-TACTICAL COMPONENT Airspace users engaged in normal operations e.g.: Aerial Surveys, Para Drop, Fly Past – 48 hours requirement. TACTICAL COMPONENT Day to day flight operation. Requirement of 7 operational hours.

10. Why is FUA Required?

11. Why is FUA required? To ensure all stakeholders affected have full understanding of operations and requirements. ATC-Military-SACAA-Clients. To ensure airspace users have sufficient notice of operations via NOTAMs / Supplements. Air traffic planning, efficient flow of air traffic. Equal airspace usage. Military / SACAA GA/ Airlines FUA

12. CDM Partners involved in Processes

13. Entities involved in CDM Processes ATNS: Controlled Airspace SACAA: Uncontrolled Airspace, Ground Based Activities, Regulations SAAF: Military Airspace

14. CDM Process of FUA

15. FUA COMMUNICATION CYCLE 1 Receive FUA from Client via ATNS Website 2 Conduct analysis and send FUA to relevant Authority 3 Receive response/ provisio from relevant authority 4 Confirm approval is filed and publication action is taken (if necessary) 5 Send Response to client with approval/ provision via e-mail.

16. Related Issues and Common Efforts to the improvement of the CDM process

17. Issues relating to the improvement of the CDM process There have been critical issues identified which has needed to be resolved by means of proper CDM. Some of these issues have been resolved as noted below: FUA Education: Both the public and aviation industry need to be educated on FUA. Road Shows have been conducted to address this matter with the aviation industry. We are in the process of populating a user guide for the general public on FUA. ATSU Response Time An LOA (Letter of Agreement) has been signed at each ATSU allowing for better response time of FUA to client. CDM Courses and Training IATA has made provision for a CDM Course which is beneficial in assisting the CAMU in Airport CDM (AMC) and the aviation industry.

18. Common Efforts Military participation at civilian ATM Meetings and in ATC Centers would often lead to a better understanding of civil needs and vice versa: military should consider including their counterparts in their meetings. Data sharing between the civil and military can also expedite Collaborative Decision Making (CDM), a vital component of Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM). INDUSTRYMILITARY CAA / ANSPOPERATORS CDM

19. Benefits of CDM in Relation to FUA

20. Benefits of CDM in relation to FUA Access and Equity Participation by the ATM Community Predictability Safety Security Efficiency

21. Summary

22. “Competition makes us faster; Collaboration makes us better, it makes us a team.”

23. The End Thank you