1. International Civil Aviation Organization Block 0 Overview Halidou Moussa Air Navigation Commissioner International Civil Aviation Organization

2. 22 Understanding the Relationships Optimum Capacity and Flexible Flights Globally Interoperable Systems and Data Efficient Flight Path Airport Operations Performance Improvement Areas Block 0 (2013) Block 1 (2018) Block 2 (2023) Block 3 (2028 & >) B3-15 B2-15B1-15 B0-15 Module Preparatory Workshop for AN-Conf/12

3. Block 0: Capabilities within our Grasp Today Block 0 initiatives must leverage on existing on-board avionics 3 Priorities have been agreed to: – Performance Based Navigation (PBN) – Continuous Descent Operations (CDO) – Continuous Climb Operations (CCO) 3Preparatory Workshop for AN-Conf/12

4. 4 Global Readiness Checklist Each Module is evaluated for its readiness If any component is not found to be ready it moves to a future Block for implementation Those Modules that are not specifically ready at a Block release are noted as “dates of readiness” All Block 0 Modules Have Met the Readiness Criteria Preparatory Workshop for AN-Conf/12

5. Block 0: Across the Phases of Flight Preparatory Workshop for AN-Conf/125 CTA B0-65 – Optimisation of Approach Procedures including Vertical Guidance B0-75 - Improved Safety & Efficiency of Surface Operations (A-SMGCS Level 1-2) B0-75 - Improved Safety & Efficiency of Surface Operations (A-SMGCS Level 1-2) B0-80 - Improved Airport Operations through Airport-CDM B0-15 - Improved Traffic Flow through Runway Sequencing (AMAN/DMAN) B0-70 - Increased Runway Throughput through Wake Turbulence Separation B0-30 - Service Improvement through Digital Aeronautical Information Management ToD B0-05 - Improved Flexibility & Efficiency in Descent Profiles (CDOs) B0-20 - Improved Flexibility & Efficiency in Departure Profiles (CCOs) B0-25 - Increased Interoperability, Efficiency & Capacity through Ground- Ground Integration ToC B0-101 – ACAS Improvements B0-10 - Improved Operations through Enhanced En-Route Trajectories B0-35 - Improved Flow Performance through Planning based on a Network-Wide view B0-40 - Improved Safety & Efficiency through the initial application of Data Link En-Route Airport Operations Optimum Capacity and Flexible Flights Efficient Flight Path Globally Interoperable Systems and Data Performance Improvement Areas B0-85 – Air Traffic Situational Awareness (ATSA) B0-86 - Improved Access to Optimum Flight Levels through Climb/Descent Procedures using ADS-B B0-105 - Meteorological Information Supporting Enhanced Operational Efficiency and Safety B0-84 - Initial Capability for Ground Surveillance B0-102 - Increased Effectiveness of Ground- based Safety Nets

6. Block 0: Content Overview 6 Block 0 Today and Beyond; Based on Operational Need 3 Modules depending on: Ground-Ground Integration based on AIDC; Digital AIM using AIXM and other developments. 5 Modules depending on: GNSS-based Approaches; Better Wake Vortex Minima; A-SMGCS; Airport CDM, Improved Metering 7 Modules based on: PBN, FUA and CDM in combination; Improved Flow Planning and Air Traffic Situational Awareness. 3 Modules based on: Existing Datalink Operations which support CDOs, CCOs and En-Route Operations Optimum Capacity and Flexible Flights Globally Interoperable Systems and Data Efficient Flight Path Airport Operations Performance Improvement Areas Full 4D – TBO And More Traffic Complexity Management Full FF-ICE And More Integrated AMAN/DMAN /SMAN 6Preparatory Workshop for AN-Conf/12

7. A Look at the Block 0 Modules Optimum Capacity and Flexible Flights Globally Interoperable Systems and Data Efficient Flight Path Airport Operations Performance Improvement Areas Block 0 (2013) Optimization of approach procedures Increased runway throughput through WT separation Improve traffic flow through runway sequencing Safety and efficiency of surface operations Improved airport operations through airport-CDM Digital aeronautical information management Increased interoperability, efficiency and capacity MET information supporting enhanced operation Initial application of data link en-route Improved flexibility and efficiency in descent profiles Improved flexibility and efficiency in departure profiles Improved flow performance through network planning Improved ops. through enhanced en-route trajectories Initial capability for ground surveillance Air traffic situational awareness (ATSA) Improved access to optimum flight levels ACAS improvements Increased effectiveness of ground based safety nets Preparatory Workshop for AN-Conf/127

8. Airport Operations Preparatory Workshop for AN-Conf/128 B0-65 Optimisation of Approach Procedures including vertical guidance This is the first step toward universal implementation of GNSS-based approaches B0-70 Increased Runway Throughput through Wake Turbulence Separation Improved throughput on departure and arrival runways through the revision of current ICAO wake vortex separation minima and procedures (re-categorisation, CSPR and WIDAO) B0-75 Improved Safety & Efficiency of Surface Operations (A-SMGCS Level 1 and 2) Airport surface surveillance for ANSP B0-80 Improved Airport Operations through Airport CDM Airport operational improvements through the way operational partners at airports work together B0-15 Improved Traffic Flow through Runway Sequencing (AMAN/DMAN) Metering Time-based metering to sequence departing and arriving flights The combined Block 0 Modules reduce fuel consumption and noise by improving arrival efficiencies and improving information sharing

9. Globally Interoperable Systems and Data Preparatory Workshop for AN-Conf/129 B0-25 Increased Interoperability, Efficiency and Capacity through Ground-Ground Integration Supports the coordination of ground-ground data communication between ATSU based on ATS Inter-facility Data Communication (AIDC) defined by ICO Document 9694 B0-30 Service Improvement through Digital Aeronautical Information Management Initial introduction of digital processing and management of information, by the implementation of AIS/AIM making use of AIXM, moving to electronic AIP and better quality and availability of data In Block 0 we improve overall operations and continue to enable Collaborative Decision Making through improved interfacilities communications using standard information formats B0-105 Meteorological Information Supporting Enhanced Operational Efficiency & Safety The dynamic integration of ATM and MET information is expected to provide timely meteorological information to enable real-time identification, increased predictability and deployment of operationally effective ATM solutions to accommodate changing conditions, as well as facilitate tactical avoidance of hazardous meteorological conditions.

10. Optimum Capacity and Flexible Flights Preparatory Workshop for AN-Conf/1210 Using procedural concepts (e.g. RNP, FUA, etc.) and Air Traffic Situational Awareness - combined with enhanced planning tools and information sharing, the enroute phase of flight supports additional capacity and flexibility using the Modules of Block 0 B0-10 Improved Operations through Enhanced En-Route Trajectories Implementation of performance-based navigation (PBN concept) and flex tracking to avoid significant weather and to offer greater fuel efficiency, flexible use of airspace (FUA) through special activity airspace allocation, airspace planning and time-based metering, and collaborative decision-making (CDM) for en-route airspace with increased information exchange among ATM stakeholders B0-35 Improved Flow Performance through Planning based on a Network-Wide view Collaborative ATFM measure to regulate peak flows involving departure slots, managed rate of entry into a given piece of airspace for traffic along a certain axis, requested time at a waypoint or an FIR/sector boundary along the flight, use of miles-in-trail to smooth flows along a certain traffic axis and re-routing of traffic to avoid saturated areas B0-85 Air Traffic Situational Awareness (ATSA) This module comprises two ATSA (Air Traffic Situational Awareness) applications which will enhance safety and efficiency by providing pilots with the means to achieve quicker visual acquisition of targets:  AIRB (Enhanced Traffic Situational Awareness during Flight Operations)  VSA (Enhanced Visual Separation on Approach).

11. 11 Optimum Capacity and Flexible Flights (cont’d) 11 Using procedural concepts (e.g. RNP, FUA, etc.) and Air Traffic Situational Awareness - combined with enhanced planning tools and information sharing, the enroute phase of flight supports additional capacity and flexibility using the Modules of Block 0 B0-86 Improved access to Optimum Flight Levels through Climb/Descent Procedures using ADS- B The aim of this module is to prevent flights to be trapped at an unsatisfactory altitude for a prolonged period of time. The In Trail Procedure (ITP) uses ADS-B based separation minima to enable an aircraft to climb or descend through the altitude of other aircraft when the requirements of procedural separation cannot be met. B0-101 ACAS Improvements Implementation of ACAS with enhanced optional features such as altitude capture laws reducing nuisance alerts, linking to the autopilot for automatic following of resolution advisories B0-102 Increased Effectiveness of Ground Based Safety Nets Ground monitoring of the operational environment during flight to provide timely alerts of risks to flight safety. In this case, short-term conflict alert, area proximity warnings and minimum safe altitude warnings are proposed. B0-84 Initial Capability for Ground Surveillance To provide an initial capability for lower cost ground surveillance through new technologies such as ADS- B OUT and wide area multilateration (MLAT) systems. This capability can support various ATM services, e.g. traffic information, search and rescue and separation provision. Preparatoy Workshop for AN-Conf/12

12. Efficient Flight Path Preparatory Workshop for AN-Conf/1212 B0-05 Improved Flexibility and Efficiency in Descent Profiles (CDOs) Deployment of performance-based airspace and arrival procedures that allow the aircraft to fly their optimum aircraft profile taking account of airspace and traffic complexity with continuous descent operations (CDOs) B0-20 Improved Flexibility and Efficiency in Departure Profiles (CCOs) Deployment of departure procedures that allow the aircraft to fly their optimum aircraft profile taking account of airspace and traffic complexity with continuous climb operations (CCOs) B0-40 Improved Safety and Efficiency through the initial application of Data Link En-Route Implementation of an initial set of data link applications for surveillance and communications in ATC The use of procedurally based Optimized Profile Climbs and Descents as well as an initial Data Link Capability helps to establish a Block 0 capability for improved operational efficiencies

13. Challenges - How to Get There? It is all about managing risk Block 0 risks are minimum – Global Readiness Checklist is complete – The Modules are well understood and supported But risks do exist – States may not be capable of ensuring successful deployment of Block 0 – If Block 0 is not implemented as a foundation, certain functionalities may not be available as enablers for future blocks – We must Identify and resolve policies necessary to enable the future blocks now 13Preparatory Workshop for AN-Conf/12

14. 14 Implementation – The Time is Now The Modules of Block 0 are ready for implementation today – Standards are ready– The Infrastructure is available – Avionics are ready– Ground Automation is ready – Procedures and Operational Approvals are in place Establishing the foundation for the future is now Care was taken to ensure that regional implementation of the Blocks or the Modules are well described and ready for implementation Preparatory Workshop for AN-Conf/12

15. 15 Summary and Conclusions The “Aviation System Block Upgrades” initiative is the best approach to reach our goals: – Enables global interoperability (which is our goal) – Develops clear solutions (block upgrades) – Establishes a transition plan (it’s a well thought out way for going forward) – Support the development of a Global CNS/AIM and avionics roadmaps Block 0 is ready for deployment Preparatory Workshop for AN-Conf/12

16. 16 Points to Remember Block 0 leverages on capabilities within our grasp today – Takes advantage of existing avionics – Ready for implementation Priorities in Block 0: PBN, CCO & CDO – ICAO held PBN Symposium in October 2012: – Download documentation at: www.icao.int/Meetings/PBN-Symposium www.icao.int/Meetings/PBN-Symposium All WPs for Block 0 Modules available on Conference Website – www.icao.int/anconf12 www.icao.int/anconf12 They will be presented at the AN-Conf Preparatory Workshop for AN-Conf/12

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