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DRAFT Meeting Summary
ForewordIn the absence of Chairman, Merlin Preuss, Director General, Civil Aviation for Canada, the meeting was chaired by Bob Shuter, Director, International Aviation and Technical Programs, Civil Aviation for Transport Canada. The GEASA/3 Agenda is included within this Meeting Summary as Appendix A. Facilities for English and Spanish interpretation were available throughout the meeting.
AttendanceTwenty-seven participants from five countries and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) attended the meeting. Countries present were Colombia (18), Canada (2), Venezuela (2), Dominican Republic (1) and the United States (2). There was one representative of ICAO North American, Central American and Caribbean (NACC) Office in Mexico and one representative of ICAO Technical Co-operation Bureau, The Americas in Montreal. A detailed list of the names, titles and contact information for all attendees is included in Appendix B to this Meeting Summary.
Opening RemarksWelcome statements made by Bob Shuter, Dr Juan Carlos Vélez Uribe, Director General, Civil Aviation Authority of Colombia and Captain Carlos Ortega Bonilla, Director, Air Safety Secretariat, Civil Aviation Authority of Colombia.
Review of the 2nd Meeting Decision RecordAs per comments provided by R. Ybarra, the previous decision record (2nd Meeting - April 10-11, 2003 - Montego Bay, Jamaica) will be amended as follow: 2) Air Traffic Systems (ATS) Quality Assurance - Presented by Colombia ... Mr. Bonilla's presentation was very valuable and all attendees agreed with Colombia's approach with respect to ATS and its objectives to improve quality. Members recognized the advancement of Colombia in this area and the openness to share their expertise with other aviation authorities. A detailed list of the action items from previous meetings is included in Appendix C to this Meeting Summary.
Presentations by the attendees1) ICAO / Canada AVSEC Training Program Mr. Raymond Ybarra, Regional Director, ICAO - North American, Central American and Caribbean Office, made a presentation on the ICAO / Canada AVSEC Training Program. The project was initially presented and further approved at the second meeting of GEASA held in April 2003. ICAO NACC Office developed the program while Transport Canada prepared and submitted the proposal for funding to the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. Funding was approved by Canada in January 2004. The first of a series of 14 workshops was delivered in Jamaica on March 16-18, 2004. Workshops and seminars are being coordinated by ICAO and conducted in English and Spanish separately. The main objective of the approved training program is to enhance AVSEC knowledge and skills of personnel in CAR/SAM States and Territories through educational events for CAA, Airport and Airline AVSEC personnel as part of the GREPECAS AVSEC Committee Work Programme.
2) ICAO Technical Cooperation Activities in CAR/SAM Mr. Walter Amaro, Chief, Field Operations (The Americas), Technical Cooperation Bureau / ICAO made a presentation on the structure of the Organization and more specifically of the Technical Cooperation Directorate. His presentation highlighted the typical objectives of the Technical Cooperation Bureau of ICAO, areas of cooperation on a regional and inter-regional basis, the modalities of the projects for consideration, list of projects for funding and finally, the sources of such funding.
3) Air Traffic Systems (ATS) Quality Assurance Presented by Captain Carlos Ortega Bonilla, Director, Air Safety Secretariat, Civil Aviation Authority of Colombia. Mr. Ortega provided an update on the program that was initially presented at the GEASA/2 meeting in Montego Bay, Jamaica. He also described Colombia's current scenario in terms of ATS, as well as the framework to achieve the intended goals. Capt. Ortega explained the non-punitive reporting system of the program and he elaborated on the seminars that are now being offered to provide training on ATS issues. The attendancy was reported as high with facilities for up to 200 people. Mr. Ortega announced that the reporting system would be available through their web site starting April 1st, 2004. Capt Antonio Jáquez López, Director General, Civil Aviation / Dominican Republic supports this effort from Colombia and suggested that the program should become a model for the region. Mr. Juan Carlos Ramírez Mejía, Assistant Director General of Civil Aviation / Colombia added that there is a need to obtain resources to fully implement the safety oversight and the importance of language proficiency for the controllers. English proficiency has been a reported problem but with the support of ICAO / USA and Canada, Colombia will attempt to meet the 2005 ICAO requirement of level 5 for all controllers. Mr. Ramírez Mejía fully supports the endeavor of Capt Ortega to reduce and promote a safe ATS program for the region and his department looks forward to a significant reduction in associated incident/accident.
4) Pan American Aviation Safety Team (PAAST) - Activities & Projects Raymond Ybarra, Regional Director, ICAO - North American, Central American and Caribbean Office briefed the participants on the activities of the Pan American Aviation Safety Team (PAAST). He also presented three important projects in need of funding: CFIT/ALAR, Runway Incursions and ATS - Quality Assurance.
5) The Challenges of Authorizing the Implementation of New Technologies Mr. Michael Daniel, Manager, International Programs and Policy Office at the FAA made a presentation on the challenge that the regulators face when dealing and/or authorizing new technological changes. A common problem for the regulator is that the rate of change in the industry exceeds the rate of change in the Regulatory Oversight. The following elements were discussed during his presentation:
Mr. Daniel's presentation generated a good discussion on RVSM and especially on the equipment requirements by the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs). Action item 3-1: Mr. Micheal Daniel (FAA) to provide a copy of RVSM regulations for US Airspace.
6) Implementation Plan For Expanding The North American Aviation Trilateral (NAAT) Successes To Other Regions Of The World Bob Shuter, Director, International Aviation and Technical Programs, Civil Aviation / Transport Canada provided a presentation on the North American Aviation Trilateral (NAAT). Mr. Shuter explained that the NAAT is looking to expand its successes to other regions of the world with an initial focus on the Caribbean and Latin America. The key success of the NAAT has primarily been its Safety Model, which has increased aviation safety and system efficiency in North America. It is suggested that the model could be used by other countries to increase global aviation safety.
7) Aviation Security in Canada / Aircraft Security - The Canadian Approach Bob Shuter, Director, International Aviation and Technical Programs, Civil Aviation / Transport Canada presented the Canadian perspective on Aviation & Aircraft Security. The presentation started with an outline of Canada's aviation security mandate, strategy and measures as it pertains to the integrated aviation security model which includes the following elements: airport security, screening of passengers, carry-on & checked luggage, screening of non-passengers & goods entering restricted areas including cargo & mail and the police response capability. Mr. Shuter briefly described the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) Programs and its mission in protecting the public by securing critical elements of the air transportation system in Canada. The second portion of the presentation highlighted the key elements of the Canadian Aircraft Security Program including an overview of the recommendations from the Aircraft Operations Security Working Group. The presentation ended with a brief explanation on Canada's work with the international community to harmonize its regulations and standards. Mr. Shuter also discussed some new security issues such as the arming of the pilots, double doors for the flight deck and video cameras. Discussion ensued about Air Rage as a common problem in the region. Mr. Jean Soucy from the GEASA Secretariat provided a briefing on the status of a new Canadian legislation pertaining to the interference with crew members which is currently under legal review for upcoming publication into the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs). Mr. Soucy proposed a presentation on Interference with Crew Members (Air Rage) at next GEASA. All accepted it. Action item 3-2: Mr. Jean Soucy (Transport Canada) to prepare a presentation on Air Rage.
Review and prioritization of project proposals according to the GEASA criteria and templateMinisters at last year's WHTI addressed the importance of regional nature of projects to be supported by GEASA. The participants at GEASA/3 supported this statement. Project for GEASA/3:
Action item 3-3: Aviation Safety presentation for General Aviation will be included on the agenda to the next GEASA. Action item 3-4 : ICAO - North American, Central American and Caribbean Office to resubmit the project proposal in a format that takes into account all the elements of the approved GEASA project criteria.
GEASA Web SiteJean Soucy, GEASA Secretariat, provided an update on the GEASA web site. He confirmed that the web site is now accessible through the WHTI web site or can be accessed through any of the following Internet addresses:
Mr. Soucy confirmed that the GEASA web site has been revised to add to each country flag a link to projects/programs of that particular country.
Other BusinessNone by all.
Next MeetingMr. Juan Carlos Ramírez Mejía, Assistant Director General of Civil Aviation / Colombia thanked all participants for their contribution to GEASA/3 and extended his appreciation to Canada for their ongoing support. He proposed Cartagena again as the next host because of the opportunity it provides for airlines to attend the meeting and learn from the process. Accepted by all (March 2005 / Cartagena, Colombia)
Closing RemarksBob Shuter, Director, International Aviation and Technical Programs, Civil Aviation / Transport Canada and vice-chairman for GEASA/3 thanked the Colombian Civil Aviation Authorities for the warm welcome experienced during the stay in Cartagena and reiterated his support towards the presence of the airline industry at the meetings. This was a successful GEASA meeting and our aim is to make the aviation safer. Captain Carlos Ortega Bonilla, Director, Air Safety Secretariat, Civil Aviation Authority of Colombia thanked everyone again for their participation and looks forward to another productive meeting in 2005.
Meeting adjournedBob Shuter May 01, 2004 |
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