EATMCG/8
WP/07
21-22 May 2015
THE EIGHTH MEETING OF THE INFORMAL EAST ASIA AIR TRAFFIC
MANAGEMENT COORDINATION GROUP (EATMCG/8)
(Hong Kong, 21-22 May 2015)
Agenda Item 6
Revision of EATMCG Terms of Reference
Presented by IFATCA
Summary
The EATMCG Terms of Reference were last
revised at EATMCG/4. A revised Draft Terms
of Reference is provided for discussion.
1.
Introduction
1.1
The EATMCG Terms of Reference (ToR) were last revised at EATMCG/4 (see
Attachment 1). Some further amendments to the ToR were proposed at
EATMCG/5, but after some discussion there was no agreement and the original
ToR are still in place.
2.
Discussion
2.1
It is proposed that the ToR are revised to reflect the membership of EATMCG
and the work in planning for the implementation of a number of major regional
initiatives that are currently being developed.
2.2
A draft Revised ToR is at Attachment 2.
3.
Recommendation
3.1
The meeting is invited to discuss the revised Draft ToR and make any changes as
necessary, and approve them as the new EATMCG ToR.
Attachment 1
EATMCG/4
TERMS OF REFERENCE
1. The objectives of EATMCG are to develop and implement tactical/strategic,
benefit driven plans in a harmonious manner to improve en-route airspace
capacity in addition to enhancing safety and efficiency in the region.
2. The members of EATMCG shall consist of ATM experts from Hong Kong,
Japan, Philippines and Taiwan.
3. To meet the objectives above, the EATMCG shall;
a) Review the current operation/procedures among all facilities concerned.
b) Review the existing route structures in the airspace of concerned FIRs, taking
into consideration major traffic flows in the region.
c) Develop a new route structure and altitude allocations if necessary.
d) Review and determine the longitudinal separation at FIR boundaries, taking
into consideration the demand of routes.
e) Develop and implement cooperative Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM)
operations and procedures among facilities concerned.
f) Consider and discuss the implementation of ATS Inter-facility Data Link
Communication (AIDC) with neighboring FIRs.
g) Develop and implement the necessary strategic plans based on ICAO regional
and global plans, taking into consideration the need for inter-regional
harmonization, service provider and airspace user requirements.
h) Explore possibilities for further enhancements to operational efficiency of ATC
operations/procedures and route structures.
4. The EATMCG meeting will be held once or twice a year.
5. The Meeting may invite industry partners and accredited organizations to attend
when considered appropriate, in the capacity of Observers.
Attachment 2
EATMCG TERMS OF REFERENCE
1.
The objectives of the East Asia Air Traffic Management Coordination Group
(EATMCG) are to develop and implement strategic and tactical benefit driven plans
in a harmonized and collaborative manner to improve airspace and airport capacity
in addition to enhancing the safety and efficiency of ATM operations.
2.
To meet these objectives, the Group shall:
a) Develop and implement strategic plans for the introduction of operational
practices and procedures in line with the regional Seamless ATM Plan,
including the establishment of longitudinal separation based on CNS
availability and aircraft systems;
b) Develop and implement route structures based on the regional PBN
Implementation Plan and with regard to user requirements;
c) Develop and implement cross-border ATFM procedures taking into
consideration the regional ATFM Plans;
d) Explore possibilities for further enhancements to operational practices
and procedures to optimize ATM safety and efficiency.
3.
The members of EATMCG shall consist of ATM experts from Hong Kong,
Japan, the Philippines, Republic of Korea and Taiwan.
4.
EATMCG meetings should be held at least once a year.