LSSIP Year 2013- Released issue

Year 2013 ‑ Level 1

Local Single Sky ImPlementation (LSSIP) PORTUGAL

EUROCONTROL

LSSIP Year 2013 Portugal Released Issue

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LSSIP for Portugal

Infocentre Reference: 14/01/07-32

Document Identifier Edition: Year 2013

LSSIP Year 2013 Portugal Edition Date: 30.04.14

LSSIP Focal Point - Antonio Beja E-mail: [email protected] Air Navigation Department /

INAC, I.P.

LSSIP Contact Person - Oscar Alfaro E-mail: [email protected]

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LINKS TO REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

1. LSSIP Guidance Material: http://www.eurocontrol.int/articles/guidance-material 2. ESSIP Plan Edition 2013: www.eurocontrol.int/pepr 3. ESSIP Report 2012: www.eurocontrol.int/pepr 4. STATFOR Forecasts: www.eurocontrol.int/statfor 5. Acronyms and abbreviations: http://www.eurocontrol.int/articles/glossaries 6. European ATM Master Plan: https://www.atmmasterplan.eu/ 7. LSSIP Documents: http://www.eurocontrol.int/articles/lssip

LSSIP Year 2013 Portugal Released Issue

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Executive Summary ................................................................................................................................. 1

Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 4 1.1 Geographical Scope ................................................................................................................. 5

1.1.1 International Membership ................................................................................................... 5 1.1.2 Geographical description of the FIR(s) .............................................................................. 5 1.1.3 Airspace Classification and Organisation ........................................................................... 6

1.2 National Stakeholders .............................................................................................................. 7 1.2.1 Civil Regulator(s) ................................................................................................................ 8 1.2.2 NAV Portugal, E.P.E .......................................................................................................... 9 1.2.3 Airports ............................................................................................................................. 10 1.2.4 Military Authorities ............................................................................................................ 10 1.2.5 Accident/incident Investigation Body ................................................................................ 13

Chapter 2 - En-route Traffic and Capacity ............................................................................................. 14 2.1 Evolution of traffic in Lisbon FIR ............................................................................................ 14 2.2 Lisbon ACC ............................................................................................................................ 15

2.2.1 Traffic and en-route ATFM delays 2009-2018/19 ............................................................ 15 2.2.2 Summer 2013 performance .............................................................................................. 15 2.2.3 Planning Period 2014-2018/9 ........................................................................................... 15

Chapter 3 - ESSIP Report recommendations ........................................................................................ 18

Chapter 4 - National Projects ................................................................................................................. 20

Chapter 5 - Regional Co-ordination ....................................................................................................... 25 5.1 FAB Co-ordination .................................................................................................................. 25 5.2 FAB Projects .......................................................................................................................... 25 5.3 Other regional coordination projects ...................................................................................... 26

Chapter 6 - ESSIP Objective Implementation ........................................................................................ 29

Annex A – Specialists involved in the LSSIP Process ........................................................................... 43

Annex B – National Stakeholders Organisation Charts ......................................................................... 45

LSSIP Year 2013 Portugal 1 Released Issue

Executive Summary

State Context

INAC, I.P. acts as the NSA for Portugal and covers all the tasks pertaining to an NSA under the SES regulations and depends directly Secretary of State of Infrastructures, Transport and Communications from the Ministry of Economy.

Military aviation in Portugal is the responsibility of the Portuguese Air Force (PRTAF), hence of the Air Force Chief of Staff (CEMFA). As an element of the national defense system, it responds directly to the Minister of National Defense.

ESSIP Objective Implementation

The progress of implementation of the ESSIP Objectives applicable to Portugal is quite satisfactory.

The implementation of ground based safety nets (ATC02.2-STCA Level 2, ATC02.5-MSAW Level 2, ATC02.6-APW Level 2 and ATC02.7-APM Level 2), as well as automated support for conflict detection and conformance monitoring (ATC12) are planned and included in the upgrading of LISATM system.

The process for the implementation of AOP05 -Airport Collaborative Decision Making (CDM) is ongoing and it is planned to be finalised in Lisbon airport by 2016.

The implementation of interoperability- related ESSIP Objectives (ITY-COTR and ITY-AGDL) is ongoing and planned to be finished by the end of 2015. The geographical scope of DLIC implementation is limited to Lisbon FIR/UIR, above FL 285.

AMAN (ATC07.1) is planned to be installed in Lisbon airport by 2015.

The implementation of APV procedures in Lisbon TMA is planned for December/2014.

The majority of the SLoAs are already completed for FCM01 (Enhanced Tactical Flow Management Services) and FCM03 (Collaborative flight planning). However, some extra work has to be done in order to finalize the message exchange with the CFMU.


LSSIP 2013 - Portugal * FOC Date

█ Planned implementation date (see legend at the bottom of the table)

State-related ESSIP Objectives

<=

2007

20

08

2009

20

10

2011

20

12

2013

20

14

2015

20

16

2017

20

18

2019

20

20

AOM13.1 Harmonise Operational Air Traffic (OAT) and General Air Traffic (GAT) handling

[IDP] [E] *

AOM19 Implement Advanced Airspace Management [IDP] [E] *

AOM20 Implement ATS Route Network (ARN) - Version 7 [E] *

AOM21 Implementation of Free Route Airspace [IDP] [E] *

AOP03 Improve runway safety by preventing runway incursions *

ATC02.2 Implement ground based safety nets - Short Term Conflict Alert (STCA) - level 2 [E] *

ATC02.5 Implement ground based safety nets - Area Proximity Warning - level 2 [E] *

ATC02.6 Implement ground based safety nets - Minimum Safe Altitude Warning - level 2 [E] *

ATC02.7 Implement ground based safety nets - Approach Path Monitor - level 2 [E] *

ATC07.1 Implement arrival management tools [E] *

ATC12 Implement automated support for conflict detection and conformance monitoring [E] *

ATC15 Implement, in En-Route operations, information exchange mechanisms, tools and procedures in support of Basic AMAN operations

[IDP] [E] *

ATC16 Implement ACAS II compliant with TCAS II change 7.1 *

ATC17 Electronic Dialogue as Automated Assistance to Controller during Coordination and Transfer

[IDP] [E] *

COM09 Migrate ground international or regional X.25 data networks or services to the Internet Protocol (IP) [IDP] *

COM10 Migrate from AFTN to AMHS *

COM11 Implementation of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) in ATM *

FCM01 Implement enhanced tactical flow management services [E] *

FCM03 Implement collaborative flight planning [IDP] [E] *

FCM04 Implementation of Short Term ATFCM Measures - phase 1 [IDP] [E] *

FCM05 Implementation of interactive rolling NOP [IDP] [E] *

INF04 Implement integrated briefing *

ITY-ADQ Ensure quality of aeronautical data and aeronautical information [E] *

ITY-AGDL Initial ATC air-ground data link services above FL-285 [IDP] [E] *

ITY-AGVCS2 Implement air-ground voice channel spacing requirements below FL195 *

ITY-COTR Implementation of ground-ground automated co-ordination processes [E] *

ITY-FMTP Apply a common flight message transfer protocol (FMTP) [IDP] *


LSSIP 2013 - Portugal * FOC Date

█ Planned implementation date (see legend at the bottom of the table)

State-related ESSIP Objectives

<=

2007

20

08

2009

20

10

2011

20

12

2013

20

14

2015

20

16

2017

20

18

2019

20

20

ITY-SPI Surveillance performance and interoperability *

NAV03 Implementation of P-RNAV [E] *

NAV10 Implement APV procedures [IDP] [E] *

SAF10 Implement measures to reduce the risk to aircraft operations caused by airspace infringements *

SAF11 Improve runway safety by preventing runway excursions *

SRC-CHNG Implementation of Safety Oversight of Changes to ATM by National Supervisory Authorities (NSA) *

SRC-RLMK Implement the EUROCONTROL Safety Regulatory Requirements (ESARRs) *

SRC-SLRD Safety Levels and Resolution of Deficiencies *

Airport-related ESSIP Objectives

<=

2007

20

08

2009

20

10

2011

20

12

2013

20

14

2015

20

16

2017

20

18

2019

20

20

LPPT-Lisbon

AOP01.2 Implement airside capacity enhancement method and best practices based on Eurocontrol capacity and efficiency implementation manual

*

AOP04.1 Implement Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control System (A-SMGCS) Level1 [E] *

AOP04.2 Implement Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control System (A-SMGCS) Level 2 *

AOP05 Implement Airport Collaborative Decision Making (CDM) [IDP] [E] *

ENV01 Implement Continuous Descent Operations (CDO) techniques for environmental improvements [IDP] *

ENV02 Implement Collaborative Environmental Management (CEM) at Airports *

Understanding the Table

Objective Completed No Plan

Objective Partly Completed Missing Data

Objective Planned Not Applicable (Portugal does not participate in this obj.)

Late


Introduction

The Local Single Sky ImPlementation documents (LSSIPs), as an integral part of the ESSIP/LSSIP mechanism, constitute a five-year plan containing ECAC States’ actions to achieve the Implementation Objectives as set out by the ESSIP and to improve the performance of their national ATM System. The LSSIP document – Year 2013 describes the situation in the State at the end of December 2013.

The LSSIP documents are structured into 6 chapters to better differentiate the Stakeholder(s) accountable for the information contained in each of them:

Chapters 1 to 5 present the key players in the State, and sets the institutional and geographical scenes to help the reader understand the specifics of the State and interpret the rest of the document correctly. It also presents a short description of the main national and regional projects in which the national Stakeholders are involved.

Chapter 6 contains high-level information on progress and plans of each ESSIP Objective. The information for each ESSIP Objective is presented in boxes giving a summary of the progress and plans of implementation for each Stakeholder. The conventions used are presented at the beginning of the section.

Note: Chapter 6 is completed with a separate document called LSSIP Level 2. This document consists of a set of tables organised in line with the list of ESSIP Objectives. Each table contains all the actions planned by the four national stakeholders to achieve their respective Stakeholder Lines of Action (SLoAs) as established in the ESSIP.


Chapter 1 - National ATM Environment

1.1 Geographical Scope

1.1.1 International Membership

Portugal is a Member of the following international organisations in the field of ATM:

Organisation Since

ECAC 1955

EUROCONTROL January 1986

European Union 1986

European Common Aviation Area 2006

EASA 2002

ICAO 1948

JAA 1990

NATO 1949

1.1.2 Geographical description of the FIR(s)

The geographical scope of this document addresses the Portuguese FIRs/UIRs: Lisboa (EUR Region) and Santa Maria Oceanic (NAT Region) (see figure below).

The airspace managed by NAV Portugal is about 6 million sq Km. Portuguese FIRs are surrounded by FIRs of 7 States namely Spain (Madrid and Canarias FIR’s), Morocco (Casablanca FIR), Cabo Verde (Sal Oceanic FIR), United States (New York Oceanic FIR), Trinidad & Tobago (Piarco FIR), Canada (Gander Oceanic FIR) and Ireland/UK (Shanwick Oceanic FIR).

The following map shows the FIRs/UIRs adjacent to the Portuguese airspace.

Portugal’s Flight Information Regions (FIRs).


CASABLANCA

CANARIAS

SANTA MARIA OCEANIC

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35º

10º

10º

15º

15º

MADRID

PORTO

LISBOA

FARO

MADEIRA

NAVEGAÇÃO AÉREA DE PORTUGAL, E. P.

Lisboa FIR

1.1.3 Airspace Classification and Organisation

Within the Lisboa FIR/UIR the airspace is classified “C”, “D”, and “G”. The airspace classification “D” has been allocated to the restricted areas while these volumes of airspace are affected to military usage for determined periods. Accordingly, to the application of FUA principles and practices when these areas are no longer needed for military activities and became available for civil utilisation (GAT) they revert to classification “C”.

The division flight level separating upper from lower ATS airspace is FL 195 since 27 November 2003.

The figure below shows the current airspace classification within the Portuguese Airspace. As it can be seen, all airspace between FL 195 and FL660 is Class “C”.

FL195

AGL

Open FIR Class “G”

AWY Class “C”

1.000’ AGL

FIR

FIR

FL660 FREE ROUTE LISBOA Class “C”

FL245

LPR MilitaryClass

“D”

CTR Class“C”

TMA Class “C”

2.000’

FL095

“C” “C”

UNL Class “G”


1.2 National Stakeholders

- Instituto Nacional de Aviação Civil, I.P. (INAC, I.P.); - Navegação Aérea de Portugal (NAV Portugal, E.P.E.); - Aeroportos de Portugal, S.A. (ANA, S.A.); - The Portuguese Air Force (PRTAF).

Their activities are detailed in the following subchapters and their relationships are shown in the diagram below.

MoND ME

Air Force

CA

IGFA

INFANAV

OCEA

AMC/FMP

GPIAA

NAV Portugal, E.P.E.

INAC, I.P. (NSA)

ANA, S.A.

DOPLIS

Mil. Position at Lisboa ACC (EITA)

ACC Lis

FUA Level 1

FUA Level 2

FUA Level 3

CEMFA SEITC

Civil Military Coordination


1.2.1 Civil Regulator(s)

1.2.1.1 General information

Civil Aviation in Portugal is the responsibility of the Ministry of Economy (ME). The different national entities having regulatory responsibilities in ATM are summarised in the table below. The INAC, I.P. is further detailed in the following sections.

Activity in ATM: Organisation responsible

Legal Basis

Rule-making INAC, I.P. (Instituto

Nacional de Aviação Civil, Instituto Publico)

Ministry of Economy

Safety Oversight INAC, I.P. Ministry of Economy

Establishment of Tolerable Safety Levels

INAC, I.P. Decree-Law no. 145/2007 - art. 16 (no. 1 and no. 3d)

Safety Performance Monitoring INAC, I.P. Decree-Law no. 145/2007 - art. 3 (no. 2i)

Enforcement actions in case of non-compliance with safety regulatory requirements

INAC, I.P. Decree-Law no. 145/2007 – art. 3 (2h) and art. 6 (8b)

Airspace INAC, I.P. Ministry of Economy

Economic INAC, I.P. Ministry of Economy

Environment Supervisory authority for environment and spatial planning

Ministry of Environment, Spatial Planning and Energy Secretary of State for Environment and Spatial Planning

Security INAC, I.P. Ministry of Economy

1.2.1.2 INAC, I.P.

INAC, I.P. (Instituto Nacional de Aviação Civil, Instituto Publico – INAC, I.P.), the Portuguese Regulatory Authority is responsible for ATM regulation and supervises the safety of aviation in the national airspace. It depends directly from the Ministry of Economy (ME).

It also oversees security measures in force for all types of air travel and institutionally maintains a closed co-operation with Air Force Staff responsible for military aviation.

The national ATM safety regulatory function is separated and independent from the service provision function.

In accordance with the EU regulation, INAC, I.P. as the National Supervisory Authority and assumes the responsibility for all oversight activities.

Annual Report published: Y

INAC, I.P. “Annual Safety Oversight Report 2012” The Annual Report covering 2013 activities is still under preparation.

The web site address of INAC, I.P. can be found at: www.inac.pt

The organisational chart of INAC, I.P. is available in Annex B.


1.2.2 NAV Portugal, E.P.E

Air Traffic Services in Portuguese airspace (en route, approach and in some aerodromes), in Continental and Oceanic areas and Communications Services are provided by Navegação Aérea de Portugal, E.P.E. – NAV Portugal, E.P.E. that, in line with the Single European Sky (SES) regulations, was certified by the NSA in 12 Dec 2006 and designated by the Minister of Transport, in 19 Dec. 2006, as the main Portuguese Air Navigation Services Provider.

The following table lists information about the responsibilities of NAV Portugal, E.P.E:

Name of the ANSP: Navegação Aérea de Portugal - NAV Portugal, E.P.E.

Governance: Corporate public entity Ownership: 100% State owned

Services provided Y/N Comment

ATC en-route Y ATS is in the responsibility of NAV Portugal for Lisboa and Santa Maria FIR’s. (Lisboa, Santa Maria)

ATC approach Y Approach control services are provided by NAV Portugal for the main Portuguese airports. (Lisboa, Porto, Faro, Madeira, Ponta Delgada, Santa Maria, Horta, Flores)

ATC Airport(s) Y Aerodrome control services are provided by NAV Portugal for 10 Airports in Portugal. (Lisboa, Cascais, Porto, Faro, Madeira, Porto Santo, Ponta Delgada, Santa Maria, Horta and Flores)

AIS Y All AIS provided to GAT within the area of scope of this LSSIP are delivered by NAV Portugal.

CNS Y All CNS services provided to GAT within the area of scope of this LSSIP are delivered by NAV Portugal.

MET N Provided by Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera, I.P., Decree-Law No. 68/2012, of 20 March. (http://www.ipma.pt)

ATCO training Y All ATCO training for the services provided by NAV Portugal are in the full responsibility of NAV Portugal under the supervision of INAC, I.P.

Others Y AFIS providers are generally aerodrome operators.

Additional information: NAV Portugal is the main airspace and procedure design organization for Lisboa and Santa Maria FIR’s.

Provision of services in other State(s):

Y Based on operational requirements an agreement has been signed between Lisboa/Madrid and Seville ACCs, regardless the boundaries, for the provision of air navigation services and related functions.

Annual Report published: Y

Relatório & Contas da NAV Portugal relativo ao exercício de 2012. http://www.nav.pt/Ficheiros/RelContas_2012.pdf

The NAV Portugal, E.P.E. website is accessible at: www.nav.pt.

The organisational chart of NAV Portugal is available in Annex B.

1.2.2.1 ATC system in use

Specify the manufacturer of the ATC system currently in use: Commercial solutions and own development made by NAV Portugal, E.P.E.

Major upgrade1 of the ATC system is performed or planned? Yearly upgrades are planned for the next years to comply with the following objectives: ITY-AGDL: Apr. 2014 and Dec.2015. ATC02.5 (APW): Apr. 2014 ATC02.6 (MSAW): Dec. 2015 ATC02.7 (APM L2): Dec. 2015 ATC15 (Basic AMAN): Nov. 2015 ITY COTR: Nov. 2015

1 Upgrade is defined as any modification that changes the operational characteristics of the system (SES Framework Regulation 549/2004, Article 2 (40))


1.2.2.2 ATC units

The ATC units in the Portugal / Lisboa FIR airspace, which are of concern to this LSSIP, are the following:

ATC Unit Number of sectors Associated FIR(s) Remarks

En-route TMA

LISBOA ACC 8 3 LISBOA 4 Military sectors are co-located in the Lisboa ACC.

In some cases, in accordance with regional air navigation agreement, ATS are provided under the delegated authority in the airspace (Madrid FIR) within another bordering country (Spain).

1.2.3 Airports

1.2.3.1 General information

ANA Aeroportos de Portugal S.A. (ANA, S.A.), whose share capital is 99.98% owned by Vinci Concessions Portugal, SGPS, S.A., holds a concession to run public airport service supporting civil aviation in Portugal.

Under the scope of this concession the company runs ten airports on mainland Portugal, the Azores and Madeira.

The ANA, S.A. website is www.ana.pt.

1.2.3.2 Airport(s) covered by the LSSIP

Only Lisbon airport is covered in the LSSIP Year 2013.

The inclusion in the applicability area of Faro and Porto airports for some of the AOP and ENV objectives for the LSSIP Year 2014 is under consideration.

1.2.4 Military Authorities

Military aviation in Portugal is the responsibility of the Portuguese Air Force (PRTAF), hence of the Air Force Chief of Staff (CEMFA). As an element of the national defence system, it responds directly to the Ministry of National Defence (MoND). The Military Authorities play a major role in managing and controlling parts of the airspace and acts as a Regulatory Authority as well as an airspace user and an ATS provider within military areas and airfields. A close working relationship has been established over the years between civil and military controllers and civil and military ATM staff, concerning essentially the provision of ATS in Portugal. The civil military coordination procedures and practices are contained in several Letters of Agreement (LoAs).

The Air Force is accessible at website: www.emfa.pt

Their regulatory, service provision and user roles in ATM are detailed below.

The organisational chart of EMFA is available in Annex B.

1.2.4.1 Regulatory role

Regulatory framework and rule-making

OAT GAT

OAT and provision of service for OAT governed by national legal provisions?

Y Provision of service for GAT by the Military governed by national legal provisions

Y

Level of such legal provision: Protocol Level of such legal provision: Protocol

Authority signing such legal provision: Chief of Air Force Staff, INAC, I.P., NAV Portugal and Air Force Operational Commander.

Authority signing such legal provision: Chief of Air Force Staff, INAC, I.P. and NAV Portugal.

These provisions cover: These provisions cover:

Rules of the Air for OAT Y


Organisation of military ATS for OAT Y Organisation of military ATS for GAT Y

OAT/GAT Coordination Y OAT/GAT Coordination Y

ATCO Training Y ATCO Training Y

ATCO Licensing Y ATCO Licensing Y

ANSP Certification N ANSP Certification N

ANSP Supervision Y ANSP Supervision Y

Aircrew Training Y ESARR applicability Y

Aircrew Licensing Y

Additional Information: Additional Information: Only FIS is made available to civil GAT below FL055, between sunrise and sunset and within defined areas of continental uncontrolled airspace. This service is provided by the military controllers.

Means used to inform airspace users (other than military) about these provisions:

Means used to inform airspace users (other than military) about these provisions:

National AIP Y National AIP Y

National Military AIP Y National Military AIP N

EUROCONTROL eAIP N EUROCONTROL eAIP N

Other: Other:

Oversight

OAT GAT

National oversight body for OAT: Portuguese Air Force

National Supervisory Authority (as per SES Reg. 550/2004) for ANS services provided to GAT will be further developed by the military in cooperation with INAC, I.P.

Additional information: The Inspection Agency of the Air Force (IGFA) executes, under the jurisdiction of the MoD, the oversight function to military ATS providers.

Additional information: IGFA is functionally separated from the military Service Provision. However, both entities are under the direct responsibility of the MoD. In the case of ANS provided to GAT by the military, PT has applied Art 7(5) of the service provision regulation (i.e. allow provision of ANS without certification).


1.2.4.2 Service Provision role

OAT GAT

Services Provided: Services Provided:

En-Route Y En-Route N

Approach/TMA Y

Provided by Mil ATCC for all Military Airbases and Mil CTAs

Approach/TMA Y

Airfield/TWR/GND Y Provided at all PRTAF Airfields Airfield/TWR/GND Y

AIS Y Provided at all PRTAF Airfields AIS Y

MET Y Provided at all PRTAF Airfields MET Y

SAR Y All SAR Y

TSA/TRA monitoring Y Provided by Mil ATC FIS Y

Other: Other:

Additional Information: These flights usually don’t use civil aerodromes.

Additional Information: The SAR service within Lisboa FIR and Santa Maria OCA is the responsibility of military authorities (Air Force and Navy).

Military ANSP providing GAT services SES certified?

N If YES, since:

n.a. Duration of the Certificate:

n.a.

Certificate issued by: n.a.

If NO, is this fact reported to the EC in accordance with SES regulations?

Y

Additional Information:

1.2.4.3 User role

IFR inside controlled airspace, Military aircraft can fly?

OAT only GAT only Both OAT and GAT Y

If Military fly OAT-IFR inside controlled airspace, specify the available options:

Free Routing Y Within specific corridors only N

Within the regular (GAT) national route network N Under radar control Y

Within a special OAT route system Y Under radar advisory service Y

If Military fly GAT-IFR inside controlled airspace, specify existing special arrangements: Y

No special arrangements Exemption from Route Charges Y

Exemption from flow and capacity (ATFCM) measures Y Provision of ATC in UHF Y

CNS exemptions: RVSM Y 8.33 KHz Y Mode S Y ACAS Y

Others: ATFCM exemptions are only authorized for some governmental and priority flights. CNS exemptions are granted only for Combat type Aircraft.

1.2.4.4 Flexible Use of Airspace (FUA)

Military apply FUA requirements as specified in the Regulation (EC) No 2150/2005: Y

FUA Level 1 implemented: Y




1.2.5 Accident/incident Investigation Body

1.2.5.1 Technical investigations

Safety investigations following accidents and incidents in civil aviation are carried out by “GPIAA - Gabinete de Prevenção e Investigação de Acidentes com Aeronaves”. The GPIAA is the Portuguese Civil Aviation Safety Investigation Authority, established as an independent body within the civil aviation system, in compliance with Regulation (EU) 996/2010 of the European Parliament and the Council of 20 October 2010 on the investigation and prevention of accidents and incidents in civil aviation, reporting only to the member of the Government responsible for Civil Aviation (Ministry of Economy).

This GPIAA conducts safety investigations related to civil aviation accidents, serious incidents and incidents within Portugal.

Safety reports and statistics (or annual reports) are made public through the website: www.gpiaa.gov.pt.

The GPIAA is accessible at website: www.gpiaa.gov.pt/

1.2.5.2 Collection, Evaluation & Processing of Data

INAC, I.P. performs the collection, evaluation, process and storing of all information related to accidents, incidents and occurrences, as well as making this information available to the other EU States according to Directive 2003/42/EC, EC Regulation 1321/2007 and EC Regulation 1330/2007.

In order to carry out this function, INAC, I.P. uses the tools developed in the frame of the programme for the “European Co-ordination Centre for Aviation Incidents Reporting System” (ECCAIRS).

1.2.5.3 Civil-Military Accidents/Incidents

According to the Portuguese legislation (DL 318/99 – Art. 12, nr 1) investigations of accidents and incidents involving civil and military aircraft are conducted under the custodianship of the GPIAA, with participation of the Inspection Agency of the Air Force (IGFA). The nomination of the investigators will be ordered by common decision of Ministry of National Defence and Ministry of Economy.


Chapter 2 - En-route Traffic and Capacity

2.1 Evolution of traffic in Lisbon FIR

Lisbon FIR - Annual IFR Movements

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IFR movements - High forecast

IFR movements - Low forecast

Lisbon FIR - Distribution (Ref. year 2012)

International Dep/Arr

50%

Domestic flights 6%

Overflights 44%

A = ActualF = Forecast

2010 A 2011 A 2012 A 2013 F 2014 F 2015 F 2016 F 2017 F 2018 F 2019 FH 2,6% 3,9% 3,4% 3,4% 2,9% 3,2% 3,0%B 5,6% 4,8% -2,7% 2,1% 2,0% 1,9% 2,2% 1,7% 2,0% 2,0%L 1,6% 0,1% 0,0% 0,8% 0,5% 0,8% 0,7%

ESRA B 0,8% 3,1% -2,4% -0,9% 1,4% 2,6% 2,7% 2,2% 2,5% 2,5%

STATFOR Medium-Term Forecast (September 2013)IFR flights yearly growth

Lisbon FIR

2013

Traffic in Portugal increased by 3.8% during Summer 2013 (May to October), when compared to the same period during 2012.

2014-2018/19

The STATFOR medium-term forecast (MTF) predicts an average annual increase of between 0.5% and 3.3%, with a baseline growth of 1.9% for the Lisbon FIR during the planning cycle.


2.2 Lisbon ACC

2.2.1 Traffic and en-route ATFM delays 2009-2018/19

LPPCCTA - Traffic and en-route ATFM delays

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Summer Traff ic 1061 1160 1217 1178 1213

Yearly Traff ic 1036 1097 1153 1121 1129

Summer Traff ic Forecast 1215 1241 1269 1291 1313 1339

High Traff ic Forecast - Summer 1242 1285 1324 1365 1428 1478

Low Traffic Forecast - Summer 1185 1187 1195 1203 1215 1221

Summer enroute delay (all causes) 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.8 0.2

Yearly enroute delay (all causes) * 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.7 0.2

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

2.2.2 Summer 2013 performance

Traffic Evolution 2013 Capacity Baseline En-route Delay (min/flight) Capacity

gap Optimum All reasons Without weather

+ 3.0 % 88 (+6%) 0.2-0.3 0.2 0.2 No

Delays decreased from 0.8 min/flight in Summer 2012 to 0.2 min/flight in Summer 2013.

63% of the delays were for the reason ATC capacity, 17% for Industrial action, and 20% for ATC Staffing.

Capacity Plan +2 % Achieved Comments

Improved rostering and sector opening schemes Yes

4 net additional ATCOs Partially 3 net additional ATCOs

Free route extension to LECM FIR No Postponed to March 2014, Lisbon ACC ready

Update traffic volume definition to take new traffic pattern into account in line with the free route extension to LECM FIR

No Postponed to March 2014

Maximum configuration: 8 sectors (6 ENR+2 TMA) Yes 8 to 9 sectors

Summer 2013 performance assessment

The ACC capacity baseline (88) was calculated with ACCESS and represents the capacity delivered during the Summer season in the ACC. During the measured period, the average peak 1 hour demand was 90 and the peak 3 hour demand was 81.

2.2.3 Planning Period 2014-2018/9

The planning focuses on the Summer season to reflect the most demanding period of the year from a capacity perspective. This approach ensures consistency with the previous planning cycles.

The 2014-2018/19 summer capacity profile and delay breakdown has been derived according to the following parameters: 2014: capacity requirement profiles based on the delay breakdown per ACC as provided in January

2011 2015-2018/19: Reference value based on the breakdown of a yearly European delay target of 0.5

min/flight


2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 20190.16 0.12 0.10 0.11 0.12 0.120.21 0.13 0.11 0.11 0.13 0.13

AnnualSummer

En-route ATFM delay breakdown - Reference ValuesLPPCCTA

H 89 1% 94 6% 97 3% 100 3% 103 3% 107 4%Ref. 88 0% 90 2% 92 2% 94 2% 96 2% 98 2%

L 88 0% 88 0% 88 0% 88 0% 88 0% 89 1%C/R 89 1% 89 0% 91 2% 93 2% 95 2% 98 3%

ACC2013

baseline 2014 2015 2016 2019

Capacity ProfilesProfiles (hourly movements and % increase over previous year)

LPPC 88

2017 2018

Capacity Plan

Year 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Measures Planned

Flexible rostering and sector opening schemes

Enhanced ATFCM procedures

Free route extension to LECM FIR

Free route

extension to LFRR FIR

Reduction of separation minima from 8 to 5 NM

New BRNAV ATS route structure

Casablanca FIR

Free route extension to Santa Maria

FIR

Update traffic volume

definition to take new traffic

pattern into account in line with the free

route extension to LECM FIR

Update traffic volume

definition to take new traffic

pattern into account (free

route + Casablanca)

Vertical Split of West sector

Sector Design Optimisation according to Casablanca

project

Area Proximity warning (APW)

Harmonization of DFLs with

LECM

Datalink New ATC system

Significant Events

Football World Cup in Brazil

Olympic games

in Brazil

Max sectors 9 (7 ENR+2

TMA) 9 (7 ENR+2

TMA) 9 (7 ENR+2

TMA) 9 (7 ENR+2

TMA) 9 (7 ENR+2

TMA) 9 (7 ENR+2

TMA) Capacity

increase p.a. 2% 1% 2% 1% 1% 2%

Reference profile

0% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2%

Additional information

The vertical split of the West sector in 2014 will allow for more flexibility in the sector configurations.


LPPCCTA - Reference capacity profile and alternative scenarios

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Capacity Profile - Current Routes 89 89 91 93 95 98

Capacity Profile - High 89 94 97 100 103 107

Capacity Profile - Low 88 88 88 88 88 89

Capacity Baseline 83 88

2014 - 2019 Plan 90 91 93 94 95 97

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

2014-2018/19 Planning Period Outlook

With the measures planned in Lisbon ACC during the planning period, no capacity gap is expected.


Chapter 3 - ESSIP Report recommendations

Recommendations issued from the ESSIP Report for 2012 applicable to Portugal are presented below along with the corrective actions taken, where applicable.

Number Recommendation Applicable to

Overall 2012 Implementation Progress

REC-2012-03 To ensure that all Stakeholders report the expected completion dates as defined in their National business plans.

All States

Although with some unexpected delays reported as “late” due to some local limitations affecting the full implementation, PT is progressing on the conclusion of the OI steps of the European ATM Master Plan.

REC-2012-05 To ensure correct application of LSSIP guidance material and to implement the results of mandatory LSSIP in-cycle check.

All States

Portugal agrees with the methodology to ensure the consistency of reported information with other data sources in Eurocontrol.

REC-2012-08/09

Airport authorities and ANSPs to ensure appropriate efforts to implement all related actions in ESSIP objective AOP05, particularly stakeholder lines of action ASP04 and ASP05, and APO05 and APO06 in coordination with the Network Manager.

EKCH, LFLL, LGKR, LGTS, LHBP, EIDW, LPPT, LEBL, LEPA, ESSB, LTAI, EGGW.

This Project is restarting on the Airport and is managed by ANA, S.A. that will ensure the deployment of A-CDM at LIS airport, including test and validation of all functionalities dully integrated with the national ANSP (NAV), that is fully committed with Lisbon A-CDM deployment planning and will assume all required developments in a coordinated manner with the required interoperability.

REC-2012-11 States to ensure that appropriate actions are taken for overcoming present delays in the implementation of priority capabilities specified in the ESSIP objective FCM03.

BE, UK, SE, NO, FI, LV, PL, HU, UA, AM, TR, MK, FR, PT, MT, RO,

HR, BA, AL, SI, IT, CZ, MAS, CY.

NAV Portugal has implemented almost all of the SLoA. The remaining ones, ASP03 (Provide flight plan message processing in ADEXP format), ASP 09 (Provide AFP message for a change of requested cruising level) and ASP11 (Use IFPLID in all messages to ETFMS) are partially developed and planned to be completed in 2015.

REC-2012-15 To ensure actions for overcoming present delays in the implementation of remaining SLoAs for implementation of P-RNAV (ESSIP objective NAV03).

AL, AZ, BA, BE, BG, CY, DE, EE, ES, GE, GR,

HR, HU, IT, LV, ME, MT, NO, PT, RS, SI, UA, UK

Plans are in place for the incremental implementation of P-RNAV throughout major TMA’s within Lisbon FIR. All of the enablers for P-RNAV implementation are completed.

Interim Deployment Programme View

REC-2012-22 States are encouraged to speed up the AFP implementation and to schedule AFP testing with Network Manager (ESSIP objective FCM03)

All States

See REC-2012-11 above.

REC-2012-27 Airports are encouraged to establish performance committees and implement information sharing and performance reporting processes in line with A-CDM guidelines (ESSIP objective AOP05).

Airports in applicability area reported other than “completed”

See REC-2012-08/09 above.

REC-2012-28 To revise deployment plans and as much as possible speed up the implementation of CPDLC requirements (ESSIP objective ITY-AGDL).

ANSPs of core area States

It will be deployed in consecutive phases. DLIC (Data Link Initiation Capability) LOGON will be implemented within Lisboa FIR/UIR from 1st of May 2014.


Stakeholders View

REC-2012-40 ANSPs are encouraged to publish more APV routes (ESSIP objective NAV10).

All ECAC ANSPs

The transition from conventional NPA to APV procedures will be gradually made where technically possible and operationally justified; it will be implemented on Faro airport from April 2014 and planned for Lisboa airport.

FAB View

REC-2012-41 To update the FABs plans and establish a more appropriate roadmap to improve the current lack of coordination and ensure a common response to deployment needs.

FAB States

As committed with the European Commission, the SW FAB released last November 2013 the first FAB plan which will be controlled and monitored monthly. Two monitoring reports will be produced yearly for an efficient coordination with the European Commission and to guarantee an effective implementation of those operational and technical measures.

REC-2012-42 The ANSPs should coordinate system deployment (including system upgrades) and capabilities implementation plans with FAB partner first, and then follow on with coordination to adjacent FABs and ANSPs.

FAB States

As part of the SW FAB State agreement, Aena and NAV Portugal are working together in a specific Technical Working Group with the main goal to permit a seamless and coordinated deployment of all technical projects under the SW FAB area of responsibility. In the framework of the AEFMP collaboration, SW FAB already coordinate technical system deployment with FABEC, Morocco and Argel, main SW FAB adjacent areas.

REC-2012-43 Ongoing work to harmonise reporting culture between States in the FAB should be continued to ensure alignment of reporting principles.

FAB States

As part of the SW FAB State Agreement, a Governance Structure is responsible to manage and coordinate all aspects of the SW FAB between all partners which will permit to acquire a FAB culture with early benefits in terms of monitoring, coordination and planning of all FAB processes in an harmonise way.


Chapter 4 - National Projects

Name Schedule Description – Scope Status Link with European Master Plan.

Expected Contribution to the Key Performance Areas2

LISATM L2K From: 2004

To: 11/2014

Develop and install a new LISATM version V9 with Data link capabilities

1. This will include CPDLC and ADS-C for Lisbon ACC

2. DCL for all Lisbon FIR Control Towers

1. Planned to 2014

2. Planned to 2014 for Lisbon tower

ITY-AGDL

The projects addresses the following different KPA’s:

Safety: Through the delivery of standard and unambiguous messages (entailing significant error and fatigue reduction), the provision of a communications back up and the possibility of immediate message retrieval, data link communications are a major safety enhancement.

Capacity: Increased capacity through both reduction of voice congestion and increase in controller efficiency. Capacity gain is expected from 3.4 % (if 25% of flights is equipped) up to 11% (if 75% of flights is equipped).

Cost effectiveness: Data link is a cost-effective capacity increase enabler through sector productivity increase and delay cost savings.

Environment: Aircraft operators will benefit of en route cost, savings, reduction of delays and also reduction of CO2 emissions.

VGS data-link stations

From:09/2008

To: 12/2010

Install of new generation VHF Ground Stations:

A) Montejunto & Foia sites

1. Technical & Operational studies

2. Procurement & contract award

3. Installation & Site Acceptance

1. Concluded

2. Concluded

3. Concluded

From:01/2011

To: 01/2013

B) Madeira and Lisboa sites




1. Concluded

2. Concluded

3. Concluded

From:01/2013

To: 12/2013

C) Porto e Faro sites




1. Concluded

2. Concluded

3. Concluded

2 Capacity, safety, cost-efficiency and environment – as defined in Recital 2 of Regulation (EU) No 691/2010.




LISATM iTEC From: 2010

To: 2020

LISATM-iTEC will Integrate iTEC FDP and iTEC Middleware in LISATM. This system will be compliant with the Single Sky interoperability requirements and will include a set of new functionalities as:

• SYSCO

• Advanced TP

• MTCD

• AMAN-DMAN

• APW

• MSAW

LISATM-iTEC will also have a new system architecture:

• Two synchronized central systems located in different sites

• The ATC positions of all Lisbon FIR ATC Units connected to both central systems.

Phase 1: Out 2015

Phase 2: Out 2017

ATC02.5

ATC02.6

ATC02.7

ATC07.1

ATC12

Safety: The systematic presentation to the controller of possible infringements of eminent and unauthorized penetrations into airspace volumes, possible infringements of minimum safe altitude ahead of their occurrence and of deviations from the glide path as provided by APW, MSAW and APM are major safety assurance functions. Early and systematic conflict detection reduces the need for tactical interventions. SYSCO improves the integrity of communication during the coordination.

Capacity: Increase in capacity due to the reduction of controller workload per aircraft. AMAN will improve airport/TMA capacity

Cost effectiveness: The use of standardised APW, MSAW and APM enables cost-effective use of resources. Early conflict detection will enable smother flight patterns without frequent and sudden control interventions. This will have a moderate influence on airline costs and moderate benefit for ANSPs due to reduced workload per aircraft and workload distribution. AMAN will allow cost reduction through reduction in delays. In addition, the new system architecture used in LISATM-iTEC will reduce deployment and maintenance costs.

Environment: AMAN reduces holding and low level vectoring with a positive environmental effect in terms of noise and fuel usage.




A-SMGCS From:01/2006

To: 03/2012

1. RAW Video A-SMGCS Backup

2. A-SMGCS at Lisbon APP

1. Completed in 2010 in Lisbon Airport

2. Completed in 2012

AOP04.1

AOP04.2

The projects addresses the following different KPA’s: Safety : Improved situational awareness for aerodrome controllers, particularly during periods of reduced visibility and darkness Systematic presentation of potentially hazardous conflicts or infringements of runway and restricted areas will help enhance safe operations. Capacity: Ability to maintain traffic throughput during periods when aerodrome traffic cannot be observed visually by aerodrome controllers, through the use of surveillance information, A-SMGCS Level 2 safety net and appropriate procedures. Cost-effectiveness: More efficient control of aerodrome surface traffic, leading to a reduction in delay and fuel burn. Reduction of incidents & accidents on manoeuvring area. Environment: Reduction of noise and emissions.

Lisbon Multilateration system

From: 11/2007

To: 11/2009




1. Concluded in 2008

2 Concluded in 2008


FMTP From:01/2009

To: 2012

Develop the new FMTP protocol to support Exchange of OLDI messages with adjacent FIR according to Implementing Rule EC 633/2007

Development and implementation in LISATM

Connection with Madrid and Seville

1. Completed in 2011

2. Completed in 2012 ITY-FMTP

Cost effectiveness: More cost efficient as X.25 maintenance costs are increasing while TCP/IP costs are lower.

IR-ACID (eORCAM)

From:12/2011

To: 02/2012

Develop and Install on LISATM V9 the new eORCAM rule for SSR code management in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1206/2011

Completed in 2012

Cost-effectiveness: Significant reduction in Mode 3/A code changes required (workload reduction for pilots and controllers). Avoidance of delays induced by code shortages.

RAM From: 09/2011

To: 12/2014 Implement RAM (Route Adherence Monitoring) monitoring aids (MONA) for LISATM V9.1

Planned to 2014/2015 Safety: Route conformance monitoring reduces the risk of the impact of controllers and pilots errors.




FPL 2012 From: 12/2011

To: 11/2012

Implement the new FPL format as proposed by ICAO in LISATM V9 system for Lisbon ACC and Lisbon FIR Control Towers

1. Lisbon ACC and Lisbon Airport Control Tower

2. Porto Airport Control Tower

3. Faro Airport Control Tower

4. Madeira Airport Control Tower





This is an important enabler for the use of advanced Communications, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) capabilities. They provide the ability to distinguish the traffic on the basis of more specific CNS capabilities allowing improved traffic and flow management processes and procedures enhancing overall network capacity.

IR COTR OLDI From: 2011

To: 03/2014

Update Lisbon FIR Systems with message not yet implemented but required by this Implementing Rule (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1032/2006)

Planned to March 2014 ITY-COTR

Safety: Reduction of human error. Capacity: Reduction of controller workload. Cost effectiveness: More efficient planning and operational decision making.

DMEs for P-RNAV on TMAs

From: 2005

To: 2012

Install of DME Stations to provide DME/DME procedures

1. Lisbon TMA

1. Achieved in 2010

NAV03

The project addresses the following different KPA’s: Safety: Increase safety of flight operations by increased situational awareness and indirect benefit to both ATC and pilot through reduction of workload during RNAV operations. Capacity: Indirect benefit by enabling optimisation of En-Route and terminal airspace. Cost-effectiveness: Fuel cost reduction through optimised routes and TMA procedures. Environment: Emissions and noise nuisance reduced by use of optimal flight procedures and routings.




Lisbon airport Multilateration system extension to the approach

From: 2011

To: 2014

Expand systems to provide multilateration coverage on the approach phase to the Lisbon airport.

1. Procurement and contract award;

2. System installation;

3. Validation.

1. Concluded in 2012;

2. Concluded in 2013;

3. Planned to 1st quarter 2014.

ITY-SPI

The projects addresses the following different KPA’s: Safety: Increase of controller's situational awareness, particularly in areas where there is no surveillance today. Capacity: Provide capacity benefits similar to radar based systems. Cost-effectiveness: Potentially cheaper than large scale radar infrastructure deployment, and sometimes the only viable surveillance solution. Subject to business case substantiation.

NORMAW Madeira and Norte

ADS-B and Multilateration

From: 2009

To: 2014

Install systems to provide a mix of WAM ADS-B RAD & ADS NRA services.

1. Procurement and contract award;

2. System installation;

3. Validation.

1. Launched in 2013;

2. Planned to 2014;

3. Planned to 2014.


Chapter 5 - Regional Co-ordination

5.1 FAB Co-ordination

A Functional Airspace Block ( SW FAB) based on operational requirements was initiated by the Spanish and Portuguese air navigation services providers (ANSPs), respectively Aena and NAV Portugal, E.P.E. building upon historical collaboration between both organisations in areas of common interest and with the main aim of achieving an optimised air navigation service provision.and established regardless of State boundaries, where the provision of air navigation services and related functions are mainly performance-driven.

5.2 FAB Projects

iTEC-eFDP

In order to achieve a homogeneous Air Traffic Management (ATM) system in Europe, NAV Portugal, with other European partners, has participated for several years in Eurocontrol debates on related topics. A common handling of the flight data exchanged between ANSPs’ Air Traffic Control systems could greatly improve the European–wide homogeneity and interoperability, distributing the development costs amongst the member states.

In the last decade of the 20th century the eFDP project was setup, by its partners (AENA-Spain, NATS-UK, STNA-France, ENAV-Italy and UAC-Maastricht) and coordinated by Eurocontrol. eFDP initiated the setting–up of some specifications on flight plan processing within the air traffic control system. This common flight plan processing system should have entered into operation within the first five years of the 21st century. However this project finally disappeared in 2000.

The iTEC-eFDP flight data processing system, offshoot from the eFDP, is the result of co-operation between Aena, the DFS from Germany and NATS. In a first stage the three Service providers defined the characteristics of the future system, based on the original concepts contained and the requirements that were developed previously in the in eFDP, through a joint Programme Office located in Madrid. Once the specification and system design phases have been completed, the next development phases and future deployments will be carried out separately but keeping a high commonality.

Following this approach and without Eurocontrol coverage, iTEC-eFDP has converged towards a common system based on the current flight plan processing systems from SACTA and the German VAFORIT; as a result of the achievements, the project has developed an open and interoperable flight data processing system that can be used by the different European ATM providers. With this regard it has to be highlighted that the iTEC partners expanded their collaboration with the incorporation of LVNL-The Netherlands to the group, and it has been opened a negotiation process with NAV Portugal.

Besides the above mentioned, ITEC-eFDP has defined co-operation mechanisms with the COFLIGHT project (equivalent to iTEC-eFDP between the service providers in France, Italy and Switzerland) called ICOG (Interoperability CO-operation Group).

Also, the iTEC project is evolving for playing a key role in SJU programme, by creating a common Industry Based Platform for addressing Validation activities, and evolving its functionality for coping with SESAR new concepts.

SW FAB FABEC inter-FAB collaboration. As established in Commission Regulation (EU) No 176/2011, FABs are key enablers for enhancing cooperation between Member States in order to improve performance and create synergies. For that purpose, and in order to optimise the interface of FABs within the SES, SW FAB and FABEC will participate in several operational and technical projects of common interest. Three main projects are scheduled in the SW FAB Common Plan 2014-2020 to reinforce inter-FAB collaboration:

SW FAB free route project extension to the FABEC area which will permit to create the biggest free route area in ECAC airspace. This project will permit to improve the current interface with


Brest ACC and to satisfy with the Network Strategy Plan to deploy cross-border free route airspace projects in order to guarantee airspace to be used as a continuum;

Interface improvement with Marseille ACC; Interface improvement with Bordeaux ACC.

All these projects will permit to facilitate RP2 objectives in the area of safety, environment and capacity.

5.3 Other regional coordination projects

In order to achieve a number of the ESSIP objectives, Lisboa ACC co-ordinates some of their actions with adjacent Area Control Centres, as identified in the ESSIP Progress Report. The LSSIP will also help to foster regional co-ordination with neighbour states by identifying mutually dependent actions.

NAV Portugal continues to work with CFMU and adjacent ACCs in order to identify and develop opportunities to manage traffic flows more effectively and also to improve ATFM processes in order to ensure an efficient and full use of the capacity available in Portuguese airspace.

Regional AEFMP framework

Portugal is also involved in the “Joint AEFMP Regional Convergence and Implementation Plan. AEFMP was set up by Algeria, Spain, France, Morocco and Portugal in 1996 so as to harmonize and optimize the air navigation operations among the five countries. It aims at promoting the establishment of common regional convergence objectives in order to achieve a high operational efficiency in the rendered services. To this regard, a Joint AEFMP Plan was signed by the Civil Aviation Authorities and by the Air Navigation Service Providers in 2002.

The AEFMP is then particularly focused on the harmonization of procedures, the improvement of interoperability and the management of implementation of new systems. Accordingly, the main AEFMP objectives are:

- Harmonise the provision of the Air Traffic Services among the five countries,

- Optimise the provision and use of the surveillance function,

- Optimise the provision and the use of the radio coverage,

- Improve the voice communications between adjacent ATC units,

- Make Air traffic Management (ATM) communications more efficient and expand the exchange of data among systems,

- Harmonise the development and implementation of the various technical components of Air Traffic Control (ATC),

- Improve Air Traffic management (ATM) by optimizing airspace design and defining common procedures.

The AEFMP uses the RCIP (Regional Convergence and Implementation Plan) as tool for planning and monitoring the activities contributing to the achievement of these objectives. It provides a guide to the implementation process between Algeria, Spain, France, Morocco and Portugal and presents the harmonisation process evolution straightway and is coordinated through the following structure:

AEFMP WORKING STRUCTURE


The chairmanship of the Plan is held by one of the Member States, on a yearly rotating basis. Two meetings per each subgroup are held, both of them reporting in the corresponding two meetings of the Working Group (WG). The WG will annually report to the SC in a meeting at the beginning of each year.

The main achievements of the AEFMP have been developed in the following areas:

Technical: communications (voice: increase of cost efficiency, flexibility, availability of voice communications and improvement of radio coverage by sharing facilities and increase of availability and cost reduction in communications through AEFMP TDM network; data: Increase of safety and efficiency of ATS through implementation of OLDI links enabling reduction of verbal coordination and improvement of security and availability of Aeronautical Messaging Network through the implementation of new and secured links (AFTN/CIDIN/AMHS); ANS/Telecom: identification of quality concerns of telecommunication circuits between countries and agreement on coordinated action to cater for them and elimination of single points of failure in the AEFMP leased lines network) and surveillance (accommodation of standards and technology developments and increase safety and efficiency of ATS through radar data exchange)

Operational: airspace (regional design and implementation of airspace and aeronautical route network enhancing ATS safety and efficiency through early coordination of airspace structure and resectorisation); working methods (Increase of capacity by reducing radar separation minima and implementing RVSM. E.g. successful RSVM implantation in Morocco and Algeria, smooth and easy operational implementation of RVSM within the AEFMP area and sharing of experience on working methods and human resources); system support (efficient use of existing technical means and identification of operational requirements for future evolution at regional level); ATFM (Interchange of information and global awareness of ATFM situation in the area) and safety (Experience sharing on safety matters and the establishment of a contact list to enable cross border safety events analyses.)

Institutional: Through inter-FAB collaboration with the mail goal to extend the SES initiative to third countries, establishing a:

platform for the exchange of best practices at a regional level where the cooperation is an essential element of the optimisation of the network as a whole;

platform to develop the partnership between the EU and third countries, facilitating the jointly participation in initiatives such as the EUROMED Aviation Project.

Communications

Data communications are essential for the integration and harmonization of air navigation systems. Appropriate communication systems are required to exchange CNS/ATM related information such as radar data, flight plan coordination (OLDI, FMTP) and AFS (Aeronautical Fixed Service): AFTN, CIDIN and AMHS.

NAV Portugal is working with neighbour ANSPs from Spain, Morocco, France and Algeria to implement newer connections for modern communications networks.

A TDM network with 2 Mbps lines integrated voice and data in a very efficient (cost and capacity) solution.

An IP network is being deployed to replace the X.25 old-fashioned protocol and to comply with the EC implementing rules (i.e.: FMTP). IP links between France, Portugal and Spain are becoming mainly based on PENS (the Pan-European Network Services). IP links with Algeria and Morocco will be based on TDM network (where available) or leased lines.

ADS-B and Multilateration Implementation

NAV Portugal installed at Lisbon airport a local Multilateration system with ADS-B capability. The system was put into operational use in 2011. As outcome of the first project, a new has been launched to extend the ADS-B/Multilateration airport coverage to the Lisbon TMA. The system has been installed in 2013 and is currently in operational validation processes.


NAV Portugal has also decided to merge two previously independent projects to install, a system with ADS-B and Multilateration capability with sensors placed in Madeira and Porto Santo islands while the other will install similar systems in the north of the Lisbon FIR, under the joint project NORMAW. The installations are planned to occur in 2014 and 2015.

Portugal is committed to implement ADS-B in those parts of the airspace not covered by radar and is supporting the CRISTAL MED initiative of the CASCADE Programme.

Restructure of airspace

A Free Route Airspace concept within Lisboa FIR/UIR (FRAL), above FL 245, was implemented in 2009, with the aim to improve the constraints imposed by the fixed route structure and through the optimised use of all the airspace obtaining gains on capacity, flight efficiency, fuel savings and emission of CO2

reductions, while maintaining safety standards. Negotiations are being carried out involving Spain and Morocco for the restructuration of the Casablanca ATS routes between Iberia Peninsula and Canary Islands (dualization) to provide to the users more direct routes and optimum FL utilization.

AIRE programme

NAV Portugal is also involved in the Atlantic Interoperability Initiative to Reduce Emissions (AIRE) programme supporting SJU and FAA lead actions. Under this initiative ATM stakeholders work collaboratively to perform integrated flight trials and demonstrations validating solutions for the reduction of CO2 emissions for surface, terminal and oceanic operations to accelerate the pace of changes. The strategy is to produce constant step-wise improvements, to be implemented by each partner in order to contribute to reach the common objective. A new set of flight demo projects has been launched in 2013 to be completed in 2014 with a significant number of airlines participating.


Chapter 6 - ESSIP Objective Implementation

Conventions

Two colour codes are used for each ESSIP Objective ‘box’:

o one colour code is used to show the Objective Scope in the Objective ID cell, and

o another colour code is used to show the Objective Progress in the State and for each national stakeholder.

Obj. ID (*) Obj. Title (By mm/yyyy of overall objective, inc non-State SloAs) Obj. Progress (**)

State’s high level progress statement State Impl. Date

REG (By:mm-yyyy) REG high level progress statement

APO. Progress (**)

APO Impl. Date

ASP (By:mm-yyyy) ASP high level progress statement

ASP. Progress (**)

ASP Impl. Date

MIL (By:mm-yyyy) MIL high level progress statement

MIL. Progress (**)

MIL Impl. Date

APO (By:mm-yyyy) APO high level progress statement

APO. Progress (**)

APO Impl. Date

(*) Objective Scope Code: (**) Objective/Stakeholder Progress Code:

ECAC Completed No Plan

EU+ Partly Completed Not Applicable

Multi-N Planned Missing Data

APT Late


AOM13.1 Harmonise Operational Air Traffic (OAT) and General Air Traffic (GAT) handling (By:12/2018)

[IDP]

[Essential] Planned

Regulatory material for implementation of new principles, rules and procedures for OAT/GAT handling in a mixed environment is ready and waiting for Government approval. Following the national implementation decision, EUROCONTROL will be formally informed about the official national implementation date.

12/2015

REG (By:12‐2018)

Regulatory material for implementation of new principles, rules and procedures for OAT/GAT handling in a mixed environment is ready and waiting for Government approval. Following the national implementation decision, EUROCONTROL will be formally informed about the official national implementation date.

Planned

12/2015

ASP (By:12‐2018)

NAV participates fully in harmonised OAT/GAT handling through shared equipment, facilities and mutually agreed procedures with the military authorities. Procedures and mechanisms to appropriately facilitate the interface between OAT and GAT are under analysis.

Planned

12/2015

MIL (By:12‐2018)

The PRTAF has endorsed to the NSA its support for the implementation of EUROAT in Portugal. At FAB level this objective will be developed in coordination between Spanish Air Force and PRTAF, to evaluate the possibility of producing a single SWFAB Annex.

Planned

12/2015

AOM19 Implement Advanced Airspace Management (By:12/2016) [IDP]

[Essential] Planned

The extension of FUA with DMEAN will be considered. CDRs were suppressed from the Portuguese airspace in 2003. Portugal is a potential candidate to the implementation of Local And sub‐Regional ASM support system (LARA).

12/2015

ASP (By:12‐2015)

Collaborative civil‐military airspace planning with the extension of FUA with DMEAN will be considered. CDRs were suppressed from the Portuguese airspace in 2003. The free route airspace project is implemented since 2009.

Planned

12/2015

MIL (By:12‐2015)

Collaborative civil‐military airspace planning with the extension of FUA with DMEAN will be considered. Portugal is a potential candidate to the implementation of Local And sub‐Regional ASM support system (LARA).At this stage, and considering that the SW FAB will be implemented above FL245, there are no plans to have a joint SWFAB AMC.

Planned

12/2015

AOM20 Implement ATS Route Network (ARN) ‐ Version 7 (By:10/2013) [Essential] Not

Applicable

Implementation of ARN version 7 will not produce compatibility issues of en‐route and terminal‐airspace.

‐

ASP (By:10‐2013)

SW FAB ALREADY CONSIDERS THE ARN V7 IMPLEMENTATION UNDER THE OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES.

In Portugal the implementation of the free route airspace (FRA), in 2009, above FL245 ensured the delivery of the airspace structure elements of SESAR.

Not Applicable

‐

MIL (By:10‐2013)

Implementation of ARN version 7 will not produce compatibility issues of en‐route and terminal‐airspace. At SW FAB level all ARN 7 proposals are being aligned with SW FAB Optimum Airspace Utilisation and any changes have to be coordinated with the military authorities.

Not Applicable

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AOM21 Implementation of Free Route Airspace (By:12/2017) [IDP]

[Essential] Completed

The concept of Free Route Airspace was fully implemented in Lisboa FIR, above FL 245, in May 2009. Implementation strategy, at FAB level, is planned with the Spanish ASP to achieve the Full Operational Capability by 12/2017.

05/2009

REG (By:12‐2017)

Free Route operations are already operational in Portugal since in May 2009. Further phased implementation is planned, at FAB level, taking into consideration the current IDP dates.

Completed

05/2009

ASP (By:12‐2017)

SW FAB WILL EXTEND LISBON FIR FREE ROUTE AIRSPACE INTO MADRID FIR SECTORS OF SANTIAGO AND ASTURIAS, AS PART OF THE SW FAB OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES. TWO MORE PHASES PLAN TO EXTEND FREE ROUTE CONCEPT TO SANTA MARIA OCEANIC FIR AND CANARY ISLANDS FIR. The concept of Free Route Airspace was fully implemented in Lisboa FIR, above FL 245, in May 2009.

Completed

12/2009

MIL (By:12‐2017)

The concept of Free Route Airspace was fully implemented in Lisboa FIR, above FL 245, in May 2009.

Completed

05/2009

AOP01.2 Implement airside capacity enhancement method and best practices based on Eurocontrol capacity and efficiency implementation manual (By:12/2013)

Completed

LPPT ‐ Lisbon

A leaflet is published to increase awareness of runway capacity issues. Traffic at Lisbon is forecast to grow over the next years. Accommodating the traffic growth at Lisbon airport requires close cooperation between pilots, controllers, airlines and airport personnel particularly during peak periods. Capacity issues are discussed between the different parties in regular meetings.

06/2011

ASP (By:12‐2011)

A steering group exists at Lisbon Airport with the participation of ANSP, Airlines and Airport Authorities. Annual capacity studies are undertaken, and capacity enhancement plans are produced and discussed with all stakeholders.

Completed

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APO (By:12‐2011)

Capacity issues are discussed between the different parties in regular meetings. In application to the amended EU95/93 Regulation, a Portuguese Airports Coordination Committee (CNC) has been created by DL 109/2008, 26 June.

The CNC is open to: ANA,SA, ANAM,SA, APORTAR, IACA, IATA, NAV,EPE, RENA, any airline which regularly uses the coordinated airports (LIS,OPO,FAO and FNC), the two largest handling companies and the two largest companies of private flights.

Completed

06/2011


AOP03 Improve runway safety by preventing runway incursions (By:12/2013)

Late

An appropriate State Safety Programme is being developed to ensure implementation of safety management systems, in accordance with the applicable standards.

01/2016

REG (By:12‐2013)

Recommendations contained in the European Action Plan for the Prevention of Runway Incursions are used by the NSA for safety regulatory audits/inspections to the service providers. National Regulation was submit to a consultation process and is now ready for formal approval and publication.

Late

01/2016

ASP (By:12‐2013)

EAPPRI recommendations are implemented at major airports and Runway Safety Teams are established were NAV provides ATS.

Completed

‐

MIL (By:12‐2013)

Local operating procedures at military aerodromes are adapted in accordance with recommendations. However, some practises and procedures are in accordance with NATO‐STANAGs.

Completed

‐

APO (By:12‐2013)

EAPPRI considered recommendations are most of all implemented at major airports. Runway Safety Teams are implemented at major airports managed by ANA, S.A.

Completed

12/2013

AOP04.1 Implement Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control System (A‐SMGCS) Level1 (By:12/2011)

[Essential] Late

LPPT ‐ Lisbon

The implementation of A‐SMGCS in line with EUROCONTROL Specification and related guidance material is completed by the ASP. To be available to the user the airport vehicles have to be equipped with the necessary transponder equipment.

12/2014

REG (By:12‐2010)

Aircraft are already equipped with transponder equipment. The installation of transponders in ground vehicles is ongoing. Final approved and certification will be issued by the Regulator when the system is fully ready for operational use.

Late

12/2014

ASP (By:12‐2011)

The required surveillance sensors are available in Lisbon Airport as specified in the functional specifications for A‐SMGCS. A multi‐lateration system was installed by the end of 2009. A new surveillance movement radar (SMR) has replaced an older one in 2007. MLAT is also in operation. The airport is totally covered with surveillance.

Completed

‐

MIL (By:12‐2010)

The objective is deemed as Not Applicable for Military ATC in Portugal. However, the respective military aircraft are certified.

Not Applicable

‐

APO (By:12‐2010)

All work is being carried out in line with the Eurocontrol A‐SMGCS Programme including the development of generic safety and human factor cases. The tests were done, new improvements were identified and developments were made. To be available to the user the airport vehicles have to be equipped with the necessary transponder equipment.

Late

12/2015


AOP04.2 Implement Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control System (A‐SMGCS) Level 2 (By:12/2017)

Planned

LPPT ‐ Lisbon

The implementation of A‐SMGCS Level II in line with EUROCONTROL Specification and related guidance material is planned. The regulatory process for the approval of such systems will be initiated as and when the airport operator chooses to implement it.

12/2015

REG (By:12‐2017)

The complementary control tools to reach A‐SMGCS level 2 in Lisbon and Porto is planned by the airport and air service provider. When the system is finalised it will be subject to verification of compliance and acceptance by the Regulator.

Planned

12/2014

ASP (By:12‐2017)

The implementation of A‐SMGCS Level II in line with EUROCONTROL Specification and related guidance material is ongoing.The system is in operation since 03/2010.

Planned

12/2014

APO (By:12‐2017)

The complementary equipment to be installed, that consist of an automated service capable of detecting conflicts and infringements of some ATC rules involving aircraft or vehicles on runways and restricted areas, is still to be decided in co‐operation with the ASP.

Planned

12/2015

AOP05 Implement Airport Collaborative Decision Making (CDM) (By:01/2016)

[IDP]

[Essential] Planned

LPPT ‐ Lisbon

This Project is restarting on the Airport side and previous agreed KPI are under revision. NAV is working closely with airport and airline operators to progress this further. Military has no plans for this objective and deems it "Not Applicable" for military ATC.

01/2016

ASP (By:01‐2016)

This Project is restarting on the Airport side and previous agreed KPI are under revision. The CDM project is managed by ANA and coordination is still pending.

The system is waiting for tests depending on Airport availability.

Planned

01/2016

MIL (By:01‐2016)

The objective is deemed as Not Applicable for Military ATC in Portugal. Not Applicable

‐

APO (By:01‐2016)

The Project restarted on the Airport side in November 2012. New phased planning for 2014.

Planned

01/2016

ATC02.2 Implement ground based safety nets ‐ Short Term Conflict Alert (STCA) ‐ level 2 (By:01/2013)


The Regulator published a Regulation no. 708/2010 recommending that when installing the STCA system it should comply with Eurocontrol Specifications. A safety assessment was conducted by the introduction of Short Term Conflict Alert ‐ level 2 ground safety net.

12/2010

REG (By:01‐2013)

The Regulator published a Regulation no. 708/2010 recommending that when installing the STCA system it should comply with Eurocontrol Specifications.

Completed

12/2010

ASP (By:01‐2013)

THE STCA HAS BEEN ALREADY IMPLEMENTED IN PORTUGAL. THE IMPLEMENTATION IN SPAIN COULD BE FINISHED BY MAY 14, IF NEEDED; THE SYSTEMS WILL BE REVIEWED AND ALIGNED WITH THE EUROCONTROL SPECIFICATIONS.

NAV Portugal has STCA system already implemented on ACCs and TWRs.

Completed

LIS ATM 12/2010

MIL (By:01‐2013)

Until 2012 the PRTAF had several radar visualization systems and no standard STCA associated with different GCA equipment. Only in 2013 a single system was adopted for the majority of Airfield (CIMACT) and safety net systems are being customized around this application. Budgetary constraints limit the implementation schedule.

No Plan

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ATC02.5 Implement ground based safety nets ‐ Area Proximity Warning ‐ level 2 (By:12/2016)

[Essential] Planned

Portugal is participating in the SPIN Task Force. APW will be developed according to EUROCONTROL Specification and related guidance material.

12/2016

ASP (By:12‐2016)

SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE ANSPS HAVE PLANNED THE IMPLEMENTATION OF APW FUNCTIONALITY IN 2014.

NAV Portugal is participating in the SPIN Task Force. APW will be implemented a future LISATM version which is planned for 04/2014.

Planned

04/2014

MIL (By:12‐2016)

Installation of APW at PRTAF ATC systems is planned within the scope of CIMACT upgrade

Planned

12/2014

ATC02.6 Implement ground based safety nets ‐ Minimum Safe Altitude Warning ‐ level 2 (By:12/2016)

[Essential] Planned

The ANSP plans to implement and make operational use of the Minimum Safe Altitude Warning (MSAW) ground based safety net in line with the EUROCONTROL Specification for MSAW.

12/2016

ASP (By:12‐2016)

THE OBJECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION WILL BE DEPLOYED IN FAB SW ANSP IN CONSECUTIVE PHASES IN THE SPANISH ANSP BY 2015 AND PORTUGUESE ANSP BY 2016.

The implementation of MSAW in line with EUROCONTROL Specification and related guidance material will be installed in Lisbon ACC included in a future LISATM version

Planned

12/2016

MIL (By:12‐2016)

Installation of MSAW at PRTAF ATC systems is planned within the scope of CIMACT upgrade.

Planned

12/2015

ATC02.7 Implement ground based safety nets ‐ Approach Path Monitor ‐ level 2 (By:12/2016)

[Essential] Planned

The implementation and operational use of the Approach Path Monitor (APM) ground based safety net in line with the EUROCONTROL Specification for APM and the related guidance material is planned and it will be included within the new version of LISATM.

12/2015

ASP (By:12‐2016)

SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE ANSPS HAVE PLANNED THE IMPLEMENTATION OF APW FUNCTIONALITY BY THE END OF 2015.The implementation of APM in line with EUROCONTROL Specification and related guidance material will be installed in Lisboa ACC included in the LISATM version.

Planned

12/2015

MIL (By:12‐2016)

Until 2012 the PRTAF had several radar visualization systems and no standard APM associated with different GCA equipment. Only in 2013 a single system was adopted for the majority of Airfield (CIMACT) and safety net systems are being customized around this application. Budgetary constraints limit the implementation schedule.

No Plan

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ATC07.1 Implement arrival management tools (By:12/2015)

[Essential] Planned

Implementation of arrival management tools is currently planned for Lisboa and is being considered for Porto and Faro airports at a later stage.

12/2015

ASP (By:12‐2015)

The AMAN tools will be implemented in Lisbon FIR with a future LISATM version. It expected to FOC by the end of 2015.

Planned

12/2015


ATC12 Implement automated support for conflict detection and conformance monitoring (By:12/2016)

[Essential] Planned

The implementation of Medium Term Conflict Detection (MTCD) functions is planned, but the full implementation is not expected before 2016.

12/2016

REG (By:12‐2016)

NAV Portugal intends to implement MTCD. Approval will be performed, in due time, when requested by the ANSP.

Planned

12/2016

ASP (By:12‐2016)

SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE ANSPS HAVE PLANNED THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MTCD FUNCTIONALITY BY THE END OF 2016. The development of MTCD functions is planned as part of the LISATM system upgrade.

Planned

12/2016

ATC15 Implement, in En‐Route operations, information exchange mechanisms, tools and procedures in support of Basic AMAN operations (By:12/2017)

[IDP]

[Essential] Planned

AMAN/OSIRYS for Lisbon TMA will be integrated in LISATM iTEC. Although this integration is expected by 11/2015, full implementation date is not available yet.

11/2015

REG (By:12‐2017)

Approval will be performed in due time when requested by the ANSP. Planned

11/2015

ASP (By:12‐2017)

SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE ANSPS CURRENT PLANS TO FULLY IMPLEMENT THIS FUNCTIONALITY IS 2015.

AMAN/OSIYRIYS for Lisbon TMA will be integrated in LISATM.

Planned

11/2015

ATC16 Implement ACAS II compliant with TCAS II change 7.1 (By:12/2015)

Planned

Plans are in place to complete this Objective by the date required. 01/2015

REG (By:12‐2015)

The Regulator will take the necessary measures to ensure the implementation of ACAS II compliant with TCAS II change 7.1

Planned

01/2015

ASP (By:03‐2012)

Controllers are aware of all the guidance that provides international standardization for collision avoidance systems, namely ICAO Documents.

Completed

‐

MIL (By:12‐2015)

Controllers and aircrews are aware of all the guidance related to international standardization for collision avoidance systems, namely ICAO Documents. Equip of transport‐type aircraft is under development.

Partly

Completed

12/2015

ATC17 Electronic Dialogue as Automated Assistance to Controller during Coordination and Transfer (By:12/2018)

[IDP]

[Essential] Planned

Changes proposed by the ANSP will be analysed in accordance with procedure established according to Regulation (EC) 1032/2006.

12/2018

REG (By:12‐2018)

Changes proposed by the ANSP will be analysed in accordance with procedure DINAV P2.52, established according to Regulation (EC) 1032/2006.

Planned

12/2018

ASP (By:12‐2018)

THE OBJECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION WILL BE DEPLOYED IN CONSECUTIVE PHASES IN THE SPANISH ANSP BY 2017 AND THE PORTUGUESE ANSP BY 2018.

Planned

12/2018


COM09 Migrate ground international or regional X.25 data networks or services to the Internet Protocol (IP) (By:12/2014)

[IDP]

Planned

NAV Portugal subscribed to PENS services and migrated to Internet Protocol international services (e.g. CFMU & EAD).

The implementation of IPv6 services for relevant applications is depending on the technical capabilities of the existing ATM systems.

12/2014

REG (By:12‐2010)

The Regulator notified, in due time, the ANSP of the mandate to migrate to IPv6.

Completed

‐

ASP (By:12‐2014)

BOTH SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE ANSPS HAVE SUBSCRIBED TO PENS SERVICES. The migration from X.25 to IP for the data exchange with other ANSPs will be performed by taking advantage of the IP capabilities of the RMCDE, already used for internal distribution. NAV Portugal has already installed the equipment with connections to Spain. Trials have covered several applications.

Planned

12/2014

MIL (By:12‐2014)

Migration of the military network to IPv4 is already completed. The transition to IPv6 is only planned to 2014.

Planned

12/2014

COM10 Migrate from AFTN to AMHS (By:12/2014)

Completed

Objective was completed according to EUROCONTROL specification on the Air Traffic Services Message Handling System (AMHS).

‐

ASP (By:12‐2014)

BOTH SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE ANSPS HAVE IMPLEMENTED AMHS SYSTEMS. The COM‐Centre was upgraded to become AMHS capable and act as a national AMHS/CIDIN gateway.

Completed

‐

MIL (By:12‐2014)

Military gateway facilities to AFTN are not necessary as NAV provides the gateway for international communications.

Not Applicable

‐

COM11 Implementation of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) in ATM (By:12/2020)

Planned

The VoIP in ATM will be planned accordingly with the evaluation outcomes. 12/2020

REG (By:12‐2018)

No changes have been received from the ANSP concerning the VoIP implementation in ATM planning dates.

Planned

12/2018

ASP (By:12‐2020)

BOTH SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE ANSPS HAVE PLANNED THE IMPLEMENTATION OF VOIP PROTOCOL BY 2020.NAV Portugal purchased equipment for an initial system architecture definition experiment study. The actions to replace the Lisbon FIR A/G radio stations will be planned accordingly with the evaluation outcomes.

Planned

12/2020

MIL (By:12‐2020)

The PRTAF submitted for approval of the CHOD the investment plan to implement VOIP in ATM. Until the necessary budget is made available for the required investments, this action will be in the planning phase.

Planned

12/2020


ENV01 Implement Continuous Descent Operations (CDO) techniques for environmental improvements (By:12/2013)

[IDP]

Completed

LPPT ‐ Lisbon

The CDO system is implemented. 08/2011

ASP (By:12‐2013)

The implementation of CDO is implemented with the objective of reducing aircraft noise, fuel consumption and emissions.

Completed

08/2011

APO (By:12‐2013)

The CDO system is implemented at Lisbon Airport. Completed

08/2011

ENV02 Implement Collaborative Environmental Management (CEM) at Airports (By:12/2016)

Completed

LPPT ‐ Lisbon

Noise abatement regulations are published. A noise monitoring system is installed. Development procedures are being studied to analyse and improve this kind of procedures. The contacts on environmental issues between the service provider, airports and airlines have been intensified on what concerns: collaboration on the implementation of CDO, flight routes and exchange of information.

‐

ASP (By:12‐2016)

NAV is actively involved in a number of European & International groups established to tackle the environmental impact of aviation. Furthermore, the operational and student controllers are aware of the environmental impacts on aviation.

Completed

‐

MIL (By:12‐2015)

Only noise impact is regulated at military aerodromes. Air base Commanders are responsible for liaising with local authorities to ensure necessary noise abatement procedures are relevant and effective.

Completed

‐

APO (By:12‐2016)

Noise abatement regulations are published. A noise monitoring system is installed. Development procedures are being studied to analyse and improve this kind of procedures.

Completed

‐

FCM01 Implement enhanced tactical flow management services (By:12/2006)

[Essential] Late

NAV Portugal has implemented almost the most relevant SLoAs in terms of impact to CFMU operations. The remaining SLoAs will be implemented within the next two years according to the present ATM roadmap.

12/2014

ASP (By:12‐2006)

NAV Portugal has implemented almost the most relevant SLoAs in terms of impact to CFMU operations (ASP01, ASP03, ASP04 and part of ASP06). The remaining SLoAs will be implemented within the next two years according to the present ATM roadmap.

Late

12/2014

MIL (By:12‐2001)

Only valid for GAT flight plans. Completed

‐


FCM03 Implement collaborative flight planning (By:12/2015) [IDP]

[Essential] Planned

NAV Portugal has implemented almost all of the SLoA. The remaining ones are partially developed. 12/2015

ASP (By:12‐2015)

Both Spanish and Portuguese ANSPs have implemented almost all the SLoA. The remaining ones are either partially developed or pending of NM’s trials.

NAV Portugal has implemented almost all of the SLoA. The remaining ones, ASP03 (Provide flight plan message processing in ADEXP format), ASP 09 (Provide AFP message for a change of requested cruising level) and ASP11 (Use IFPLID in all messages to ETFMS) are partially developed and planned to be completed in 2015.

Planned

LIS ATM 12/2015

MIL (By:12‐2015)

The use of IFPLID messages to ETFMS is completed. Completed

‐

FCM04 Implementation of Short Term ATFCM Measures ‐ phase 1 (By:12/2015)

(Outside Applicability Area)

[IDP]

[Essential] Not

Applicable

Portugal is not in the applicability area. ‐

REG (By:12‐2015)

‐ Not Applicable

‐

ASP (By:12‐2015)

‐ Not Applicable

‐

FCM05 Implementation of interactive rolling NOP (By:12/2016) [IDP]

[Essential] Planned

The safety argument of the changes to the automated ASM support system will be rewied in accordance with the INAC, I.P. Procedure P2.52, and UE Regulation 1034/2011.

12/2016

REG (By:12‐2016)

The national Regulator will review the safety argument of the changes to the ASM system, supporting the implementation of interactive rolling Network Operations Plan by the Network Manager.

Planned

12/2016

ASP (By:12‐2016)

Information about plans for this objective could not be provided for this LSSIP. It will be revisited in LSSIP 2014.

Missing Data

‐

MIL (By:12‐2016)

PRTAF has communicated to the NSA and the civilian ANSP its availability to participate in the implementation of LARA at National level, as long as the project doesn’t require any major investment from the military.

Planned

12/2016

APO (By:12‐2016)


Missing Data

‐

INF04 Implement integrated briefing (By:12/2012)

Completed

Implementation of integrated Briefing is completed. The access of data/information sources (AIS, ARO, MET and ATFM) is now available for the preparation of flights.

‐

ASP (By:12‐2012)

Implementation of integrated Briefing is completed. AIS, FPL, MET and ATFM information is integrated into one single source. Internet briefing is available at the AIS Site, The Meteorological Information is integrated in the AIS briefing since December 2013.

Completed

01/2014

MIL (By:12‐2012)

This action is not applicable to the military. Not Applicable

‐


ITY‐ADQ Ensure quality of aeronautical data and aeronautical information (By:07/2017)

[Essential] Late

Awaiting publication of national regulation (Decree‐Law on AIS/MAP matters) and ADQ implementation by ANSP which is currently being prepared and planned to be fully achieved by July 2017.

07/2017

REG (By:07‐2017)

The Regulator will take the necessary measures to ensure the compliance with aeronautical data and aeronautical information quality requirements as laid down in Regulation (EU) nº 73/2010, planned to be fully achieved by July 2017.

Late

07/2017

ASP (By:07‐2017)

ADQ IMPLEMENTATION BY SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE ANSPS IS CURRENTLY BEING PREPARED AND PLANNED TO BE FULLY ACHIEVED BY JULY 2017 ACCORDING THE 73/2012 REGULATION.The implementation of the requirements on the quality of aeronautical data and aeronautical information in line with regulation (EU) 73/2010 is on going and planned to be fully achieved by July 2017, according to the SloA mandatory completion dates.

Late

07/2017

MIL (By:07‐2017)

The implementation of the requirements on the quality of aeronautical data and aeronautical information is on going and planned to be fully achieved by July 2017. This project is associated with the coordination for the eventual EAD implementation in the PRTAF.

Late

07/2017

APO (By:07‐2017)

The implementation of the requirements on the quality of aeronautical data and aeronautical information in line with regulation (EU) 73/2010 is on going and planned to be fully achieved by July 2017, according to the SloA mandatory completion dates.

Late

07/2017

ITY‐AGDL Initial ATC air‐ground data link services above FL‐285 (By:02/2015)

[IDP]

[Essential] Late

Plans are in place to complete this Objective by the date required. In Lisbon FIR DLIC will be implemented in May 2014 and CPDLC messages will be implemented with the upgrade of LISATM which is planned for 12/2015.

12/2015

REG (By:02‐2015)

The Regulator will take the necessary measures to ensure that any changes to the existing systems or the introduction of new systems by the ASP are preceded by a safety assessment accordingly to Commission Regulation (EC) No 29/2009.

Late

12/2015

ASP (By:02‐2015)

THE OBJECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION WILL BE DEPLOYED IN CONSECUTIVE PHASES IN THE PORTUGUESE ANSP BY 2014 (BASIC SET)/2015 (REMANING SERVICES), AND THE SPANISH ANSP BY 2015.Air‐ground communications systems, flight data processing systems and HMI systems, serving ATS will comply with the Commission Regulation. In Lisbon FIR DLIC will be implemented in May 2014 and CPDLC messages will be implemented with the upgrade of LISATM which is planned for 12/2015

Late

12/2015

MIL (By:‐)

PRTAF is currently studying the possibility to install air ground datalink systems in the Falcon‐50 fleet, but budgetary constraints may interfere with the completion dates established in ESSIP.

Late

12/2015


ITY‐AGVCS2

Implement air‐ground voice channel spacing requirements below FL195 (By:12/2020)

Planned

Local conversions will be made in accordance with the requirements on 8,33 kHz frequency conversions. Exemptions from compliance will be analysed on a case by case basis.

12/2017

REG (By:12‐2018)

NSA will take the necessary measures to ensure compliance of ANSPs, operators and other users of radios with the interoperability and performance requirements as specified in Article 4 of Regulation (EU) No 1079/2012.

Planned

12/2017

ASP (By:12‐2018)

NAV Portugal will take the necessary measures to comply with the interoperability and performance requirements as specified in Article 4 of Regulation (EU) No 1079/2012.

Planned

12/2017

MIL (By:12‐2020)

New acquisitions of ATM and aircraft radios will be 8.33khz compliant. Retrofit of C‐130 fleet is pending budgetary approval.

Planned

12/2020

APO (By:12‐2018)


Missing Data

‐

ITY‐COTR Implementation of ground‐ground automated co‐ordination processes (By:02/2015)

[Essential] Late

Changes to the current system (LISATM) are ongoing to implement the ground to ground co‐ordination process. Several automated functions are already implemented and in operational use with adjacent ACCs. Service providers are responsible for developing safety assessments. Inspection is already part of the regulatory safety oversight and is conducted in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 1032/2006.

12/2015

REG (By:12‐2012)

The Regulator will consider and approve safety changes to the existing automatic systems for the exchange of flight data covered by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1032/2006 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 30/2009. The process for handling this issue is contained within AIC No 31/2011 of 18 November (national series) and by internal procedure DINAV P2.52.

Completed

‐

ASP (By:02‐2015)

THE OBJECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION WILL BE DEPLOYED IN CONSECUTIVE PHASES IN THE PORTUGUESE ANSP BY 2014 (BASIC)/2015 (ADVANCED), AND THE SPANISH ANSP BY 2015.

The OLDI basic procedures (ABI, ACT, REV, LAM) are already implemented and in operational use with all adjacent ACCs. This objective will be completed with the upgrade of LISATM (V9) which is planned for 11/2015

Late

11/2015

MIL (By:12‐2012)

PRTAF will study with the ANSP (NAV) the possible solutions for the interoperability of the systems.

Late

12/2014


ITY‐FMTP Apply a common flight message transfer protocol (FMTP) (By:12/2014)

[IDP]

Planne

Air Navigation Service Provider is already prepared to support OLDI using TCP/IP version, but it is dependent on adjacent FIR planning namely with Madrid ACC. The implementation of this objective will be agreed at FMP level.

12/2014

REG (By:12‐2014)

Approval of safety related applications using this method of exchange will be considered following application by the ANSP.

Planned

12/2014

ASP (By:12‐2014)

FMTP OBJECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION IS CURRENTLY BEING PREPARED AND PLANNED (DEC/2015) TO FULFILL THE 633/2007 AND 283/2011 REGULATIONS AND WILL BE DEPLOYED IN CONSECUTIVE PHASES IN THE PORTUGUESE ANSP BY 2014, AND THE SPANISH ANSP BY 2015. ATM systems are enhanced to support OLDI over IP according to SES‐Interoperability Regulation. Implementation is depending on OLDI interfaces with adjacent FIRs. The FMTP protocol is already in operation on internal LISATM according to Eurocontrol specifications. Operation with adjacent FIRs still pending (need coordination plans with adjacent FIRs).

Planned

LIS ATM 12/2014

MIL (By:12‐2014)

No plan for the military authority due to budgetary constraints. No Plan

‐

ITY‐SPI Surveillance performance and interoperability (By:12/2019)

Planned

Requirements on the systems contributing to the provision of surveillance data, their constituents and associated procedures will be implemented in accordance with Regulation (UE) 1207/2011.

12/2017

REG (By:12‐2013)

Inspection is already part of the regulatory safety oversight, procedure DINAV P2.32, and is conducted and review before acceptance of the systems in accordance with Art. 2.1 (b), (c) and (d) of Regulation (EU) No 1207/2011 (SPI‐IR).

Completed

‐

ASP (By:02‐2015)

THE OBJECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION WILL BE DEPLOYED IN CONSECUTIVE PHASES IN THE SPANISH ANSP BY 2014 AND THE PORTUGUESE ANSP BY 2015. NAV Portugal has already implemented Surveillance data exchange to other air navigation service providers following the requirements set out in Annex III referred to in Article 5(1) of Regulation (UE) 1207/2011.

Partly

Completed

02/2015

MIL (By:12‐2019)

Some aircraft of the military fleet will be retrofitted to comply with new surveillance requirements, namely Mode S and ADS‐B.

Planned

12/2017

NAV03 Implementation of P‐RNAV (By:12/2012)


Plans are in place for the incremental introduction of P‐RNAV throughout major Lisbon FIR TMAs. All of the enablers for P‐RNAV implementation are completed.

12/2013

REG (By:01‐2005)

AIC 005‐2009 has been published concerning the implementation of P‐RNAV operations in Portuguese TMAs.

Completed

‐

ASP (By:12‐2012)

NAV introduced P‐RNAV procedures (STARs and SIDs) in Lisboa Terminal Area (Lisboa TMA ‐end 2011). ATCOs are already familiar and trained for RNAV procedures. For the main airport, Lisbon, all LOAs are completed.

Completed

01/2012

MIL (By:12‐2012)

Implemented on suitably equipped aircraft subject to modification programmes. So far, there are no plans to implement P‐RNAV approaches at military aerodromes.

Not Applicable

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NAV10 Implement APV procedures (By:12/2016) [IDP]

[Essential] Planned

APV Baro/VNAV procedures are already approved and waiting for AIP publication for Faro airport. APV/SBAS procedures planned for implementation in Lisboa airport by the end of 2014. It is planned to implement APV procedures at all IFR runways by 2016.

04/2016

REG (By:04‐2016)

An internal Aeronautical Information Circular is to be issued to provide information to aircraft operators and to state the requirements for the use of these approaches based on ICAO Doc. 9613, ICAO Doc.8168, EASA AMC 20‐27 and AMC 20‐28.

Planned

04/2016

ASP (By:12‐2016)

The implementation of APV procedures is planned for Lisboa airport and waiting AIP publication for Faro airport.

Planned

12/2014

MIL (By:12‐2016)

For the time being there are no APV/Baro procedures to be developed for the military airfields.

Not Applicable

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SAF10 Implement measures to reduce the risk to aircraft operations caused by airspace infringements (By:12/2011)

Late

Several actions are already in place. A Seminar was already promoted to inform about risk awareness. A task‐force of experts will be constituted to initiate a consultation process to analyse the airspace infringement risk and develop procedures for monitoring and reporting.

12/2014

REG (By:12‐2011)

Risk awareness was already raised by a dedicated safety seminar promoted by the NSA with the participation of Eurocontrol, the service provider and all airspace user types.

Late

12/2014

ASP (By:12‐2011)

Some measures are already implemented according to the European Action Plan ‐ Airspace Infringement Risk Reduction. NAV has also planned the implementation of APW tool, but only for 2014.

Late

12/2014

MIL (By:12‐2011)

Military controllers are mandated to report unauthorised penetration in restricted airspace (Temporary Reserved Airspaces, Prohibited, Restricted and Danger Areas) and in MCTRs for further investigation. Reported airspace infringements are investigated by the military authorities and if relevant feedback given to ATS providers and aircraft operators.

Completed

12/2011

SAF11 Improve runway safety by preventing runway excursions (By:01/2018)

Planned

A Seminar was organised to disseminate information to stakeholders in order to increase understanding of the actions of the EAPPRE. The National Supervisory Authority (NSA) will focus on runway safety in its oversight activities.

01/2018

REG (By:01‐2018)

A Seminar was organised to inform the stakeholders on the European Action Plan for the Prevention of Runway Excursions to increase understanding of runway excursion, including the Recommendations of the Action Plan.

Planned

01/2018

ASP (By:12‐2014)

Actions will be taken in order o implement the appropriate parts of the European Action Plan for the Prevention of Runway Excursions.

Planned

12/2014

MIL (By:01‐2018)

The PRTAF will implement the appropriate parts of the European Action Plan for the Prevention of Runway Excursions, primarily for the aerodromes certified for civilian GAT operations. Implementation for the remainder aerodromes will be done in accordance with PRTAF operational requirements.

Planned

01/2018

APO (By:12‐2014)

The appropriate parts of the European Action Plan for Prevention of Runway Excursion were implemented

Completed

12/2013


Annexes

Annex A – Specialists involved in the LSSIP Process

LSSIP Co-ordination

LSSIP Focal Point for Portugal INAC, I.P. António BEJA

LSSIP Focal Point for ANSP NAV Portugal, E.P.E. Cristina FERRO

LSSIP Focal Point for MIL Portuguese Air Force Vitor MARQUES

LSSIP Focal Point for Airports ANA, S.A. Pedro REIS

LSSIP Focal Point for NSA INAC, I. P. António BEJA

LSSIP Contact Person for Portugal EUROCONTROL Oscar ALFARO

ESSIP Objective Implementation

ESSIP Objective

EUROCONTROL Objective Owners EUROCONTROL EIPR Objective Coordinator

National Stakeholder Specialist(s)

AOM13.1 R. BUCUROIU, O. MROWICKI, E. REUBER

O. CIOARA Francisco Salgado

AOM19 G. ACAMPORA, O. MROWICKI O. CIOARA Francisco Salgado

AOM20 R. BUCUROIU O. CIOARA Américo Melo

AOM21 R. BUCUROIU O. CIOARA Américo Melo

AOP01.2 P. ADAMSON P. VRANJKOVIC Rui Neves / Pedro Reis

AOP03 T. LICU P. VRANJKOVIC Rui Neves / Pedro Reis



AOP05 P. ADAMSON P. VRANJKOVIC Rui Neves / Pedro Reis

ATC02.2 B. BAKKER, S. DROZDOWSKI I. FEIJT Rui Azedo + João Rodrigues




ATC07.1 N. GAUTIER L. DELL’ORTO José Vermelhudo + João Rodrigues

ATC12 N. GAUTIER L. DELL’ORTO Rui Azedo + João Rodrigues

ATC15 N. GAUTIER L. DELL’ORTO João Rodrigues + José Vermelhudo

ATC16 S. DROZDOWSKI L. DELL’ORTO João Rodrigues + José Vermelhudo

ATC17 N. GAUTIER L. DELL’ORTO Rui Azedo + João Rodrigues

COM09 B. GASZTYCH, J. POUZET O. ALFARO Ernesto Pereira + Luís Mariano

COM10 B. GASZTYCH, J. POUZET

A. KOKONA Ernesto Pereira + Luís Mariano / Goretti Reis

COM11 B. GASZTYCH, J. POUZET A. KOKONA Ernesto Pereira + Miguel Leão

ENV01 P. ADAMSON B. HILL Américo Melo + José Vermelhudo

ENV02 S. MAHONY, A. WATT B. HILL Rui Neves + José Vermelhudo

FCM01 H. KOOLEN O. CIOARA José Vermelhudo / Jaime Borges

FCM03 S. SMIDT O. CIOARA José Vermelhudo

FCM04 M. RICHARD O. CIOARA José Vermelhudo

FCM05 N. AGACDIKEN O. CIOARA José Vermelhudo

INF04 P. MATERN A-P. FRANGOLHO Dinis Resendes / Goretti Reis


ESSIP Objective

EUROCONTROL Objective Owners EUROCONTROL EIPR Objective Coordinator

National Stakeholder Specialist(s)

ITY-ADQ M. UNTERREINER A-P. FRANGOLHO Dinis Resendes / Goretti Reis

ITY-AGDL E. CERASI, S. DISSING A. KOKONA José Vermelhudo / João Rodrigues

ITY-AGVCS2 J. ROCA O. ALFARO Bruno Anjos

ITY-COTR N. GAUTIER L. DELL’ORTO Rui Azedo / João Rodrigues

ITY-FMTP B. GASZTYCH, J. POUZET O. ALFARO Nuno Ferreira / José Vermelhudo

ITY-SPI M. BORELY, R. STEWART A-P. FRANGOLHO Paula Santos / André Maia

NAV03 F. PAVLICEVIC A. KOKONA Maria Luísa Esguelha + Américo Melo

NAV10 R. FARNWORTH, F. PAVLICEVIC A. KOKONA Américo Melo

SAF10 T. LICU I. FEIJT Virgilio Belo

SAF11 S. LAWRENCE I. FEIJT Virgilio Belo


Annex B – National Stakeholders Organisation Charts

INAC, I.P.

NAV Portugal, E.P.E.

ADMINISTRATION BOARD

DOPLIS Lisboa FIR Operations Directorate

DOPATL Santa Maria FIR

Operations Directorate

DSEQ Safety, Strategy

and Quality Directorate

DEP Studies and

Projects Directorate

DREL Labour Relations

Directorate

DACG Audit and

Management Control

Directorate

GABCIM Communications &

Corporate Image Office

GABJUR Legal Affairs Office

FORMA

Training

DAFIN Administrative &

Financial Directorate


AIR FORCE


ANA, S.A.

ADMINISTRAÇÃO

DALS Direção do Aeroporto de Lisboa

DASC Direção do Aeroporto Sá Carneiro

(Porto)

DAA Direção dos Aeroportos dos

Açores

ABJ Terminal Civil de Beja

DMA Direção de Marketing Aviação

DCNA Direção Comercial Não Aviação

DSTE Direção dos Serviços Técnicos

DRH Direção de Recursos Humanos

DAF Direção Administrativa e

Financeira

DCOMP Direção de Compras

DCC Direção do Centro Corporativo

GCG Gabinete de Controlo de Gestão

DAFR Direção do Aeroporto de Faro

DIA Direção de Infraestruturas

Aeronáuticas

DSTIC Direção de Sist. e Tec. de Info. e

Comunicação

GCS Gabinete de Coord. de Slots

GRS Gabinete de Relações com

Stakeholders

GEP Gabinete de Estudos e

Planeamento


Annex C – Glossary of Abbreviations

A ACAS Airborne Collision Avoidance System ACC Area Control Centre ADEXP ATC Data Exchange Presentation ADS Automatic Dependent Surveillance ADS-B Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast AEFMP Algeria, Spain, France, Morocco and Portugal AFIS Aerodrome Flight Information Service AFTN Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication Network AGDL Air Ground Data Link AGVCS Air-Ground Voice Channel Spacing AI Aeronautical Information AIC Aeronautical Information Circular AIM Aeronautical Information Management AIP Aeronautical Information Publication AIRAC Aeronautical Information Regulation and Control AIS Aeronautical Information Services AMAN Arrival Manager Tool AMC Airspace Management Cell AMHS ATS Message Handling Service ANA, S.A. Portuguese Airports Authority - Faro, Lisboa and Porto ANAM, S.A. Portuguese Airports Authority - Madeira and Porto Santo ANS Air Navigation Services ANSP Air Navigation Service Provider AOM Airspace Organisation and Management AOP Airport Operations Programme APO Airport Operations APP Approach Control Service Facility APV Approach with Vertical Guidance APV/BAROVNAV Approach with Vertical Guidance using Barometric Altitude for Vertical Guidance APW Area Proximity Warning ARN ATS Route Network ARTAS ATM Surveillance Tracker and Server System ASM Airspace Management A-SMCGS Advanced Surface Movement Control and Guidance System ASTERIX All Purpose Structured EUROCONTROL Radar Information Exchange ATC Air Traffic Control ATCO Air Traffic Control Officer ATFCM Air Traffic Flow and Capacity Management ATFM Air Traffic Flow Management ATIS Automatic Terminal Information Service ATM Air Traffic Management ATN Aeronautical Telecommunications network ATS Air Traffic Services AVLC Aviation VHF link Control

C CA Air Command of the Air Force CAA Civil Aviation Authority CASCADE Co-operative Air Traffic Services through Surveillance and Communication Applications Deployed CBA Cost Benefit Analysis CBT Computer Based Training CCMAS Centralised SSR Code Assignment and Management System CDA Continuous Descent Approach CDM Collaborative Decision Making CEM Collaborative Environmental Management CEMFA Air Force Chief of Staff CFMU Central Flow Management Unit CHG Flight Plan modification CIDIN Common ICAO Data Interchange Network CIFFA Instruction and Training Command of the Air Force CISM Critical Incident Stress Management CIV Civil CLAFA Administrative and Logistic Command of the Air Force.


CMIC Civil Military Interface Standing Committee CNS Communications, Navigation and Surveillance CO2 Carbone Dioxyde COM Communications COTR Co-ordination and Transfer CP Contact Person CPD Correlated Position Data CPDLC Controller Pilot Data Link Communications CPESFA Personnel Command of the Air Force. CPR Conflict Prediction and Resolution CRCO Central Route Charges Office CRISTAL Co-opeRative ValidatIon of Surveillance Techniques and AppLications of ADS-B CS Communication Systems CTA Control Area CTR Control Zone

D DA Decision Altitude D-ALERT Data link Alert DAP Downlink Aircraft Parameter D-ATIS Data link Automatic Terminal Information Service DCL Departure Clearance DCPC Direct Controller – Pilot Communication DFFA Finance Directorate of the Air Force DGNSS Differential Global Navigation Satellite System DH Decision Height DLIC Data Link Initiation Capability DMAN Departure Manager Tool DME Distance Measuring Equipment DMEAN Dynamic Management of the European Airspace Network D-OTIS Data link Operational Terminal Information Service DP Data Processing DPI Departure Planning Information (CFMU message) DPS Data Processing Systems DSC Down Stream Clearance D-TAXI Data link Ground ATC

E EAD European AIS Database EAG European ATFM Group EAPPRI European Action Plan for the Prevention of Runway Incursions EASA European Aviation Safety Agency EC European Commission ECAC European Civil Aviation Conference EHS Enhanced Surveillance ELPAC English Language Proficiency for Aeronautical Communications ELS Elementary Surveillance EMFA Air Force Headquarters ENV Environment ESARRs EUROCONTROL Safety Regulation Requirements ESIM ESARR Implementation ESP European Safety Programme ESRA EUROCONTROL Statistical Reference Area ESSIP European Single Sky Implementation ETFMS Enhanced Tactical Flow Management System ETO Estimated Time Over EU European Union EUROCAE European Organisation for Civil Aviation Equipment


F FAA Federal Aviation Administration FAP Future ATM Profile FCM Flow and Capacity Management FDP Flight Data Processing FDPS Flight Data Processing System FHA Functional Hazard Assessment FIR Flight Information Region FIS Flight Information Services FL Flight Level FMP Flow Management Position FMS Flight Management System FMTP Flight Message Transfer Protocol FP Focal Point FPL Filed Flight Plan (Message Designator) FRAC Free Route Airspace Concept FRAP Free Route Airspace Programme FSA First System Activation (CFMU message) FUA Flexible Use of Airspace FUM Flight Update Message (CFMU message)

G GAT General Air Traffic GBAS Ground Based Augmentation System GEN General GLS GNSS Landing System GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System GPIAA Cabinet of Prevention and Inquiry of Accidents with Aircraft GPS Global Positioning System GSA Ground Based Surveillance Applications

H HF High Frequency HMI Human Machine Interface HRM Human Resources management HRT Human Resource Team HUM Human Factors

I IATA International Air Transport Association ICAO International Civil Aviation Organisation IFPL Individual Filed Flight Plan IFPLID Initial Flight Plan Identification IFPS Initial Flight Plan Processing System IFR Instrument Flight Rules IGFA Inspection Agency of the Air Force. ILS Instrument Landing System INAC, I.P. Instituto Nacional de Aviação Civil, Instituto Público (Portuguese Regulatory Authority) INF Information Management IOP Interoperability IP Internet Protocol IR Implementing Rule ISO International Standardisation Organisation ITU International Telecommunications Union

J JAA Joint Aviation Authority JAR Joint Aviation Requirements


K KHz Kilohertz KPI Key Performance Indicator

L LAN Local Area Network LSSIP Local Single Sky Implementation LISATM Lisboa Air Traffic Management System LNAV Lateral Navigation LoA Letter of Agreement LRST Local Runway Safety Teams LVC Low Visibility Conditions LVP Low Visibility Procedures

M MAMIP Madeira Multilateration Implementation. MED Mediterranean MET Meteorology METEO Meteorological MGEN Major General MHz Megahertz MIL Military Authorities MIS Miscellaneous MNPS Minimum Navigation Performance Specifications MoD Ministry of Defence Mode S SSR Selective Interrogation Mode MOPTC Ministry for Public Works, Transports and Communications MoU Memorandum of Understanding MSAW Minimum Safe Altitude Warning MSSR Monopulse Secondary Surveillance Radar MTCA Medium Term Conflict Alert MTCD Medium Term Conflict Detection

N N/A Not applicable NATO North Atlantic Treaty Organisation NAV Navigation NAV Portugal Portuguese Air Navigation Service Provider NOTAM Notice to Airmen NPA Non Precision Approach NPV Non Precision Approach Procedure with Vertical Guidance NRA Non Radar Areas NSA National Supervisory Authority NVC Normal Visibility Conditions

O OAT Operational Air Traffic OCD Operational Concept Document OCEA Unit for the Coordination, Management and Use of the Portuguese Airspace OCG Operations Coordination Group OCM Oceanic Clearance Messages OCP Obstacle Clearance Panel ODS Operational Display System OI Operational improvements OLDI On Line Data Interchange ONC Units Cultural Nature of the Air Force OPS Operations ORCAM Originating Region Code Allocation Method


P P-RNAV Precision RNAV PA Precision Approach PANS-OPS Procedures for Air Navigation Services – Aircraft Operations PC Provisional Council PE Pan European PoAF Portuguese Air Force PPD Pilot Preferences Downlink PRC Performance Review Commission PRR Performance Review Report PSG Programme Steering Group

Q QMS Quality Management System

R R&D Research & development R/T Radio Telephony RA Resolution Advisory RAC Rules of the Air and Air Traffic services RAM Route Adherence Monitoring RDPS Radar Data Processing System REG Regulatory Authorities RET Rapid Exit Taxiways REV Revised Message RF Radio Frequency RNAV Area Navigation RNDSG Route Network Development Sub Group RNP Required Navigation Performance ROT Runway Occupancy Times RPL Repetitive Flight Plan RVR Runway Visual Range RVSM Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum RWY Runway

S SAF Safety SAR Search and Rescue SARPs Standard and Recommended Practices (ICAO) SBAS Satellite Based Augmentation System SDPD Surveillance Data Processing and Distribution SES Single European Sky SESAR Single European Sky ATM Research SLoA Stakeholder Line of Action SMR Surface Movement Radar SMS Safety Management System SPIN Survey of Practices in Safety Nets SPR Safety and Performance Requirements SSR Secondary Surveillance Radar STANAG NATO Standard Agreement STAR Standard Arrival Route STATFOR Specialist Panel on Air Traffic Statistics & Forecasts STCA Short Term Conflict Alert SUR Surveillance SWIM System-Wide Information Management SWIM-Suit SWIM-supported by Innovative Technologies SYSCO System Supported Coordination


T TBD To Be Determined TCAS Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol TF Task Force TGL Temporary Guidance Leaflet TMA Terminal Control Area TRM Team Resource Management TWY Taxiway

U UAC Upper Area Control (Centre) UHF Ultra High Frequency UIR Upper Airspace Information Region USE Airspace Users

V VCS Voice Communications System VDL VHF Data Link VFR Visual Flight Rules VHF Very High Frequency VMC Visual Meteorological Conditions VOR Very High Frequency Omni-directional Radio Range

W WAAS Wide Area Augmentation System WAM Wide Area Multilateration WGS 84 World Global Coordinate System 1984 WRC World Radio Conference (ITU)