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.
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
Introduction and Background
Introduction and Background
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 coordination.
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.
Relevant Documentation for CDM Client
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 page
Concept
and
FUA Timeline
Concept and FUA Timeline
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).
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.
Why is FUA Required?
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.
FUA
Air traffic planning, efficient flow of air traffic.
Equal airspace usage.
GA/
Airlines
Military /
SACAA
CDM Partners involved in Processes
Entities involved in CDM Processes
ATNS:
Controlled Airspace
SACAA:
Uncontrolled Airspace,
Ground Based Activities,
Regulations
SAAF:
Military Airspace
CDM Process of FUA
CDM Process of FUA
1
Receive
FUA from
Client via
ATNS
Website
5
2
Send
Response to
client with
approval/
provision via
e-mail.
FUA
COMMUNICATION
CYCLE
Conduct
analysis and
send FUA to
relevant
Authority
4
3
Confirm
approval is
filed and
publication
action is taken
(if necessary)
Receive
response/
provisio from
relevant
authority
Related Issues and Common Efforts to
the improvement of the CDM process
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.
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).
INDUSTRY
MILITARY
CDM
CAA / ANSP
OPERATORS
Benefits of CDM in Relation to FUA
Benefits of CDM in relation to FUA
Access and Equity
Participation by the ATM Community
Predictability
Safety
Security
Efficiency
Summary
Summary
“Competition makes us faster; Collaboration makes us better, it
makes us a team.”
The End
Thank you