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Agenda Item: 3.1
Aviation Safety Sub-group (AEG - SAF)
Final Report
Purpose: Information
Submitted by: Chair of AEG-SAF(USA)
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Aviation Safety Sub-group (AEG-SAF) - Final Report
Summary Report to AEG for the Closing Plenary:
1. The Aviation Safety subgroup had 14 attendees from 10 economies:
China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Republic of Korea, Philippines, Singapore,
Chinese Taipei, Thailand, United States, and Viet Nam.
2. We heard from the United States with respect to the Airport Safety
Evaluation Site Visit Program. The AEG-SAF will repeat the program in
2013 and is currently in the bid evaluation process for the expert consultant
to lead the effort.
3. Ambidji provided a briefing on the Performance-Based Navigation project.
Reports were provided on CDs. The Philippines and Malaysia were the
host economies for the program. The subgroup endorsed this program for
a repeat effort in 2014.
4. The Chair gave an update on the Aviation Inspector Training Guidelines.
Standardized Training Profiles will provide a means to promote minimum
level of technical capabilities for technical personnel.
5. The United States reported that the new program for Emissions Reduction
through Air Traffic Modernization is currently in the bid-evaluation
processes. The program will study benefits of improving air traffic flow in
Thailand and Malaysia.
6. The Chair briefed the group on a new program to support an Asia Pacific
Flight Standards Conference in Washington, DC the week of 12 August.
The Concept Note was endorsed inter-sessionally and the program is
pending final funding approval.
8. The group developed three preliminary draft statements for the Transport
Ministerial Meeting in Japan this September.
9. Finally, the team updated the Safety Subgroup Work Plan and reviewed
input for TPTWG work plans and ministerial actions.
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7. The group heard from the Republic of Korea on their efforts to improve
aviation safety through human factors research on air traffic controller
operations.
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INTRODUCTION:
Ms. Emily White, Chair from the United States, opened the meeting, followed by
introductions from 14 attendees from 10 economies: China, Malaysia, Indonesia,
Republic of Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Chinese Taipei, Thailand, United States,
and Viet Nam.
The Chair asked for additions to the agenda. Korea asked to give a presentation on
Human Factors Research and Aviation Safety. Ms. White added presentations on
ICAO Language Proficiency Implementation and on ICAO Performance-Based
Navigation (PBN) Implementation within APEC economies. The agenda was
adopted with those modifications.
ONGOING PROJECTS:
APEC Airport Safety Evaluation Visit Program – Don Ward gave an update on
the AVSEP round 2. Because of the success of the previous project, the Safety
Subgroup endorsed a second round for AVSEP at the last meeting. The program
will incorporate improvements based on lessons learned from round 1 (conducted in
Viet Nam and Indonesia), to include more time at each airport. The host economies
for round 2 are Malaysia and the Philippines. Mr.Ward reported that the program
was funded by APEC, the Request for Proposal was released in March 2013, and
we are working to sign a contract with the selected consultant. When the consultant
is under contract, the name will be published and the consultant will work with
Malaysia and Philippines to establish dates for the site visits.
Ambidji received very positive feedback on the program. No negative feedback was
provided by the participants, and both economies asked for more work along the
same project line. The APEC program was designed to be merely a starting point.
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Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) Regulatory Review and Evaluation
Program – Ambidji
Bob Kennedy (Ambidji) provided a presentation on the PBN Regulatory Review and
Evaluation Program. The program is focused on the regulatory aspects of PBN.
The PBN team consisted of Ambidji, MITRE, ICAO/AeroThai, and ANA. Site visits
took place in September 2012 for Malaysia and in November for the Philippines.
The project started with a plenary session with all stakeholders, then a review of
PBN regulations, followed by site-specific work.
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 Existing structure involved all necessary stakeholders and had sufficient
flexibility.
 Expert assistance on the program was valued by both host economies. The
PBN program does enable an acceleration of the program.
 The “hands-on” approach by the team was particularly valuable and enabled
real progress during the site visits.
 General observation is that the challenges seen in Malaysia and Philippines
are typical for the region and the program should be extended to other
economies.
ATM Emissions Reduction Project – United States
Don Ward (United States) gave an update on this new project. The program seeks to
access potential benefits of implementing Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM) and
Collaborative Decision Making (CDM) in flight corridors between Bangkok and Kuala
Lumpur. The project will assess benefits and make recommendations for
implementation steps. The program was approved and funded by APEC and is
currently under bid evaluation process.
Aviation Safety Inspector Training Guidelines – United States
Ms. White provided a presentation to the group on Training Guidelines for Aviation
Safety Inspectors. The program promotes standardized training within the region
and is patterned after ICAO Circular 298, Training Guidelines for Accident
Investigation Inspectors. Many of the CAAs conduct inspector training on an ad-hoc
basis and ICAO Critical Element #4 (Qualified Technical Personnel and Training)
has historically been a shortfall area during safety audits. Next steps will be to
finalize training guidelines, share progress with the international community, and
discuss a possible workshop.
Human Factors Research and Aviation Safety – Korea
Korea (Kwon Hyuk Jin) gave a presentation on a new project proposal regarding
“research of human factors and the impact on aviation safety”. The presentation
stipulates that aviation safety is highly dependent on human factors. He
recommends a new effort to exchange ideas on air traffic control human factors
research. As a start, Korea will provide an update at upcoming Safety Subgroup
meetings on the subject of human factors research taking place in their country. The
U.S. will coordinate with the FAA Air Traffic Operations office to see if a presentation
is possible for TPTWG 38 on FAA human factors research for air traffic controls. All
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INFORMATION SHARING:
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----------------------------------------economies are invited to share information on this subject at future TPTWG
meetings.
Language Proficiency – United States
Ms. White provided an information update on economy implementation of ICAO
Language Proficiency requirements. ICAO has a website that posts current status
on language proficiency. The site states whether ICAO members have posted a
Compliance Statement or Implementation Plan, or if they have not reported their
status on language proficiency implementation. Two-thirds of APEC economies have
reported compliance, six have posted implementation plans, and one has not
reported.
PBN Implementation Status – United States
Ms. White gave a presentation which depicted the current progress for APEC
economies on PBN Implementation as outlined in ICAO Document 9613 per ICAO
37th Assembly, Resolution 37-11. The Safety Subgroup will continue to track
progress in future meetings. One-third of APEC economies are exceeding the world
average (42%) for PBN implementation.
NEW PROJECT PROPOSALS AND ENDORSEMENTS:
Asia Pacific Flight Standards Conference– United States
Ms. White provided an update on this project, which was endorsed inter-sessionally
between the last TPTWG meeting and TPTWG-37. The United States will host a
Flight Standards Conference in Washington DC the week of 12 August 2013. The
safety information provided at the conference will be of considerable value to Asia
Pacific economies, and to promote attendance, the Safety Subgroup submitted a
Concept Note to fund travel to the event for developing economies. The Program
Proposal will be submitted this week for funding approval from APEC.
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PBN Implementation Project, Round 2 – Open Discussion
The first program was very successful and the group opened a discussion about
repeating the program for 2014. The subgroup decided to endorse the program for a
repeat effort and will move forward with a draft Concept Note. Mr. Ward will contact
member economies inter-sessionally to seek new host economies and to valid the
co-sponsors.
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Aviation System Block Upgrades (ASBUs) – Open Discussion
The U.S. (Donald Ward) gave an overview presentation on the ICAO ASBU program,
with a recommendation that APEC develop a statement for TMM-8 that endorses the
ASBU program. The group agreed to develop a ministerial statement which
encourages states to support the ASBU program. The United States took an action
to draft a statement on this topic.
Draft Statements for TMM-8
The Safety Subgroup agreed to three draft statements for the next Transport
Ministerial Meeting:
1) APEC endorses the ICAO Aviation System Block Upgrade (ASBU) initiative
and promotes the implementation of ASBU roadmap as a means of improving
aviation global harmonization. The APEC AEG will advocate the program and
track progress with member economies.
2) Promote capacity building efforts within APEC to complement international
requirements on air safety. Assist member economies to analyze airspace
capacity and develop methods to increase capacity of both en route and
terminal operations while maintaining safety levels.
3) APEC will collaborate with aviation stakeholders to improve aviation safety
and security of operators, air navigation providers, and airports.
The draft statements for TMM-8 will be further reviewed post-meeting and refined as
necessary for TPTWG inclusion in the ministerial statements.
WORK PLAN REVIEWS:
The group reviewed updates for the Safety Subgroup 2011-2013 Work Plan, along
with the TPTWG 2013 Work Plan, TPTWG Strategic Plan, the TMM-7 Statement
Work Plan, and the TEMC Action Agenda.
CLASSIFICATION OF MEETING DOCUMENTS
There were no documents tabled at the meeting that were considered to require
restricted access.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS/EVENTS IN THE REGION:
The 2013 Key Events listed was distributed to group attendees. Updates will
incorporated, as necessary, and posted on the TPTWG website.
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MEETING DOCUMENTS TO BE UPLOADED TO THE TPTWG WEBSITE
 AEG-SAF Work Plan for 2011– 2013
 Flight Standards Training Guidelines for Aviation Safety Inspectors
(presentation)
 Language Proficiency for APEC Economies (presentation)
 PBN Implementation (presentation)
 Republic of Korea Human Factors Research for Aviation Safety (presentation)
 ICAO Aviation System Block Upgrades (presentation)
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Attendance List
Name
Organization
United
States
China
Chinese
Taipei
Indonesia
Economy
Emily White
FAA
Jiang Rui
Sun, Tzu-Chiang
Title or Designation
Email
Chair
emily.a.White@faa.gov
CAAC
CAA
Deputy Director
Section Chief
jiangrui@caac.gov.cn
tcsun@mail.caa.gov.tw
Rudi Richardo
DGCA
rudi.richardo.dgca@gmail.com
Indonesia
Yennesi Rosita
DGCA
Malaysia
Philippines
Omran Zakaria
Alvin O. Acurantes
DCA
CAAP
Philippines
Efren C. Rocamora
CAAP
Republic of
Korea
Singapore
Hyuk Jin Kwon
MOLIT
Kang, Huei Wang
CAAS/SAA
Thailand
Piyawut Tantimekabut
AeroThai
Thailand
Kannika
Dechatiwongse
Donald Ward
Thai Airways
Int’l Public Co.
FAA
Deputy Director, Civil
Servant Investigator &
AVSEC personnel
Chief of PR and Int’l
Affairs
Director, KLIA
Acting Asst Chief,
AANSOO
OIC Regulatory Stds
Dept.
Assistant Director,
Flight Standards Div
Head of SAA Safety
and Security
Exec Officer, Sys
Engineering
Director, Corporate
Aviation Security Dept
Chair Assistant
Vu Thi Thanh Tam
Luu Van Doan
CAAV
CAAV
Official
Director, Legal Affairs
and Int’l Cooperation
tamvtt@caa.gov.vn
lvdoan@caa.gov.vn
omran@dca.gov.my
alvinacurantes@gmail.com
efrenrocamora@yahoo.com
jntower@korea.kr
kang_huei_wang@caas.gov.sg
piyawut@gmail.com
kannika.d@thaiairways.com
donald.ward@faa.gov
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United
States
Vietnam
Vietnam
yennesi_rosita@yahoo.co.id
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