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2026
Annex 1 - Personnel Licensing
| Description of Amendments |
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| Based on the results of the feasibility study, propose amendments to incorporate a limited PPL with different medical standards |
| Amendments of licensing requirements for the use of new technologies such as electrical powered aircraft or new categories of aircraft using new technologies for flying. |
| Review the need for additional qualifications in Annex 1 relating to the additional/technical crew member for helicopter operations |
Annex 2 - Rules of the Air
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Assess the mitigation strategies related to annexes with the existing material; add the mitigation means applicable to RPAS which are missing |
| Review the provisions pertaining to unmanned balloon operations in Annex 2 and revise as necessary in light of any new separation standards developed |
| Review existing procedures and develop proposals for amendments as necessary |
Annex 3 - Meteorological Service for International Air Navigation
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Proposals to update Annex 3 to meet current and evolving operational requirements in line with the GANP and to integrate SO2 information into the SWIM. |
| Enablement of local, sub-regional, regional, multi-regional or global MET service provision, including governance arrangements and definitions |
Annex 4 - Aeronautical Charts
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Develop definitions for altitudes to match the criteria stated in the ICAO documentation and to encompass ATM aspects |
| Ensure each use of the term altitude is clearly explained in a specific context. |
Annex 6 - Operation of Aircraft, Part I - International Comercial Air Transport - Aeroplanes
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Review the duties of a pilot-in-command related to notification of accidents and incidents and assess necessity for amendment to Annex 6, Part I. |
| Review the definition of “flight recorder”, consider definitions for other recorders used for accident and incident investigations and assess necessity for amendments to Annex 6, Part I. |
| To study Annex 6 related to the operator’s safety management system and the protection of the source(s) of the data and assess necessity for amendments to Annex 6. |
Annex 6 - Operation of Aircraft, Part II - International General Aviation - Aeroplanes
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| New provisions for the introduction and operational use of on-board technology for the prevention of runway incursions and excursions |
| Amendments to address the operational boundaries of a limited PPL with different medical standards; and amendments of recurrent training requirements for pilots consequential to the initial licensing training amendments to Annex 1. |
| Review the duties of a pilot-in-command related to notification of accidents and incidents and assess necessity for amendment to Annex 6, Part II. |
| Review the definition of “flight recorder”, consider definitions for other recorders used for accident and incident investigations and assess necessity for amendments to Annex 6, Part II. |
Annex 6 - Operation of Aircraft, Part III - International Operations - Helicopters
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Review the duties of a pilot-in-command related to notification of accidents and incidents and assess necessity for amendment to Annex 6, Part III |
| Review the definition of “flight recorder”, consider definitions for other recorders used for accident and incident investigations and assess necessity for amendments to Annex 6, Part III. |
Annex 6 - Operation of Aircraft, Part IV - International Remotely Piloted Aircraft System
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Develop provisions for continuing airworthiness including C2 link |
| Coordinate the airworthiness and operations requirements for C2 link RCP WG 2 captures C2 link QoS drivers for each major function supported by the C2 Link from OPS, AW, ATM and DAA |
| Develop a process to allow communication service providers (CSPs) to support the C2 link This could include approval / acceptance of, and ongoing oversight of C2 link service providers |
| Assess the mitigation strategies related to annexes with the existing material; add the mitigation means applicable to RPAS which are missing |
| ROC Development: Define requirements for issuance of RPAS operator certificate (ROC). Develop provisions (SARPS and guidance) for the ROC |
| ROC Development: Define requirements for safety management on RPAS operators and operations and coordinate with appropriate ICAO expert groups the development of provisions |
| ROC Development: Develop a template for the ROC and provisions for operations specifications |
| C2 Communications service provider: Provisions for C2 link RCP and approval/acceptance of C2 link service providers |
| Operational Requirements: Define requirements for handovers between RPS, develop provisions |
| Operational Requirements: Define initial requirements for IFR RPAS operations in controlled airspace / aerodromes, develop provisions |
| Include human performance input to the RPASP Operations WG to ensure the proper operation of RPAS by the Remote Pilot including RPAS control and operations, airspace operations, handovers, and contingency management. |
Annex 7 - Aircraft Nationality and Registration Marks
| Description of Amendments |
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| Define the classification(s) of RPA, RPS for the purpose of developing the applicable airworthiness standards |
Annex 8 - Airworthiness of Aircraft
| Description of Amendments |
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| Define the classification(s) of RPA, RPS for the purpose of developing the applicable airworthiness standards |
| Develop provisions for type certification |
| Provisions for continuing airworthiness |
| Coordinate the airworthiness and operations requirements for C2 link RCP WG 2 captures C2 link QoS drivers for each major function supported by the C2 Link from OPS, AW, ATM and DAA |
| Assess the mitigation strategies related to annexes with the existing material; add the mitigation means applicable to RPAS which are missing |
| Develop a template for the RPA certificate of airworthiness, if required |
| Include human performance input to ensure airworthiness including function allocation, automation, mode awareness, and the design of information displays and control interfaces. |
| Develop SARPs in Annex 8 if necessary for COTs. |
Annex 10 - Aeronautical Telecommunications, Volume II - Communication Procedures including those with PANS status
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Update relevant provisions as required |
| Consequential amendment if required to align with Annex 2 (not expected) |
Annex 10 - Aeronautical Telecommunications, Volume IV — Surveillance Radar and Collision Avoidance Systems
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Amend Annex 10 Volume IV to ensure performance of surveillance systems in light of operational experience and emerging technologies |
Annex 10 - Aeronautical Telecommunications, Volume V — Aeronautical Radio Frequency Spectrum Utilization
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Coordinate C2 link spectrum requirements with the appropriate ICAO expert groups Taking into account the expected QoS, RCP from WPE No. 1494 |
| Assess the mitigation strategies related to annexes with the existing material; add the mitigation means applicable to RPAS which are missing; WG 2 will add the necessary requirements to support the mitigation strategies into Annex 10 Vol 5 |
| Depending on the outcome of the Feasibility/technical studies and Agenda item 1.7 of WRC-23 Review and, as necessary, update SARPs to support medium-term space-based VFH communication systems |
Annex 11 - Air Traffic Services
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Identify requirements fostering increased implementation of ATFM |
| Update relevant provisions as required |
| Develop provisions related to ATFM and capacity determination. |
Annex 13 - Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Review Annex 13, 5.4.3 related to access to investigative evidence and consider removal of the word “available” ahead of evidence and assess necessity for amendments to Annex 13. |
| Assess necessity for amendments to Annex 13 related to unlawful acts. |
| Consider a consequential amendment to the definition of “flight recorder” in Annex 13. |
| Review Annex 13, 5.11 and 5.4.1 related to unlawful interference during an accident or incident and assess necessity for amendments to Annex 13. |
| To study Annex 13, 5.12 related to the protection of crew information from records available to AIAs and CAAs and assess necessity for amendments to Annex 13. |
Annex 14 - Aerodromes, Volume I — Aerodrome Design and Operations
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Considering outcomes of HLCC recommendations, propose phased approach with phase one consisting of developing basic provisions related to new definitions, apron design and management pertaining to ground handling and impact assessment and oversight requirements for the ground handling sector |
Annex 14 - Aerodromes, Volume II — Heliports
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Provisions on the certification of heliports including implementation of SMS |
Annex 19 - Safety Management
| Description of Amendments |
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| ROC Development: Define requirements for safety management on RPAS operators and operations and coordinate with appropriate ICAO expert groups the development of provisions |
| Provisions on the certification of heliports including implementation of SMS |
PANS-ATM - Procedures for Air Navigation Services — Air Traffic Management (Doc 4444)
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| First new minima safety assessment for Terminal area separation minima for surveillance and non-surveillance airspace to support aircraft approved to RNP 1, A-RNP, RNP APCH, RNP AR APCH |
| Advanced RNP |
| Review of PANS-ATM provisions relating to the responsibility for terrain clearance and cold temperature effect, and propose amendments to clarify the division of responsibility between ATC and Flight crew |
| Identify the procedures instrumental to the implementation of ATFM; develop ATFM phraseology and an ATFM message set |
| Introduction into PANS-ATM of applicable separation minima with respect to heavy unmanned balloons |
| Develop definitions for altitudes to match the criteria stated in the ICAO documentation and to encompass ATM aspects |
| Develop, as necessary, an amendment regarding the current vectoring limitations and vertical guidance requirements associated to parallel approach operations |
| Update relevant provisions as required |
| Update relevant provisions as required, including update to the references to Doc 9694 |
| Develop procedures related to AFTM and capacity determination |
| Consequential amendment to align with Annex 2 |
PANS-OPS - Procedures for Air Navigation Services — Aircraft Operations, Volume I — Flight Procedures (Doc 8168)
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Review of PANS-OPS provisions relating to the responsibility for terrain clearance and low temperature effect, and propose amendments to clearly identify the responsibility of States/Aircraft Operator/Flight Crew/ATC |
| Develop definitions for altitudes to match the criteria stated in the ICAO documentation and to encompass ATM aspects |
| Review and develop proposals for amendment as necessary, to resolve identified issues to IFP criteria. |
PANS-OPS - Procedures for Air Navigation Services — Aircraft Operations, Volume II — Construction of Visual and Instrument Flight Procedures (Doc 8168)
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Develop new optimized SBAS instrument Criteria |
| Ensure each use of the term altitude is clearly explained in a specific context. |
| Revise PANS-OPS Volume II to include more information on how to apply path terminators on PBN procedures |
| Revise PANS OPS to address the close cooperation between States, data houses and OEMs with regard to providing coded PBN procedures to the FMS, as required. |
| Merge the ILS, MLS and GLS chapters. |
| Review and develop proposals for amendment as necessary, to resolve identified issues to IFP criteria. |
PANS-OPS - Procedures for Air Navigation Services — Aircraft Operations, Volume III — (Doc 8168)
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| New procedures for the introduction and operational use of on-board technology for the prevention of runway incursions and excursions |
PANS-TRG - Procedures for Air Navigation Services — Training (Doc 9868)
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Amendments of licensing requirements for the flight crew instructor training to ensure that the amendments to Annex 1 are considered in instructor training. |
PANS-MET - Procedures for Air Navigation Services — Meteorology (Doc 10157)
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Proposals to update PANS-MET to meet current and evolving operational requirements in line with the GANP and to integrate SO2 information into the SWIM. |
Actions and Activities
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Assess the mitigation strategies related to Annex 10, Volume I to coordinate the airworthiness and operations requirements for C2 link RCP WG 2 captures C2 link QoS drivers for each major function supported by the C2 Link from OPS, AW, ATM and DAA |
| Assess the mitigation strategies related to Annex 10, Volume II to address C2 link systems requirements based on RCP. Specifically including link mode control, hand over procedures, C2 status monitoring and lost C2 link procedure |
| Assess the mitigation strategies related to Annex 10, Volume III to define requirements for the security of the C2 link (Consider Cyber security or ATM security manuals Annex 17...) |
| Assess the mitigation strategies related to Annex 11 with the existing material; add the mitigation means applicable to RPAS which are missing |
| Assess the mitigation strategies related to Annex 14, Volume I with the existing material; add the mitigation means applicable to RPAS which are missing |
| Assess the mitigation strategies related to Annex 19 with the existing material; add the mitigation means applicable to RPAS which are missing |
| Review new technologies and methods for the assessment, reporting, dissemination and promulgation of runway surface condition. Develop guidance and identify need for SARPs and other provisions in: Annexes 3, 6 (Parts I and II), 8, 15, 14 (Vol I), PANS-AERODROMES, PANS-ATM, PANS-AIM. |
| Identify criteria of surveillance systems for airborne and ground services to support the development of RSP (Ref: SP.008.02) |
| Assess the mitigation strategies related to Annex 10, Volume II to address identify and coordinate ATM contingency procedures for loss of C2 link and coordinate with appropriate ICAO expert groups; WG 2 will identify the C2 link requirements associated with the loss of C2 link and update Annex 10 Vol II |
| Assess the mitigation strategies related to Annex 10, Volume IV with the existing material; add the mitigation means applicable to RPAS which are missing; WG 2 will add the necessary requirements to support the mitigation strategies into Annex 10 Vol 4 |
| Assess the mitigation strategies related to Annex 10, Volume I to provide human performance input to ensure effective use and management of C2 link systems by the remote pilot including link management. |
| Update related guidance material (Docs 8896, 9377, 9691, 9750 and 9766) to support the implementation of Annex 3 amendment and PANS-MET, as necessary |
| Assist ICAO in the coordination of the arrangements between the States/Provider States, international organizations and other stakeholders comprising the IAVW and in ensuring that the global requirements for IAVW information are met |
| Review and develop consequential provisions, if necessary, in Annex 14 Volume I, PANS-Aerodromes and guidance material (PHASE 2). |
| Working Paper to Regional offices to provide information on the new provisions and, optionally, implementation guidelines (e.g. workshops, information from other regions) |
| Gather statistics related to audio recordings in support of accident and incident investigations of small aircraft engaged in commercial operations with single pilot crew. |
| Phase 1: Review, amend and complement guidance material (e.g. Doc 9760) for large aeroplanes related to electrical wiring systems, widespread fatigue damage, fuel tank flammability, and damage tolerance data for repairs and alterations |
| Review existing provisions related to blockage/protection of approach lighting system arising from expected relaxation of approach surface under new OLSTF methodology (Annex 14 Vol I, Doc 9157 ADM Part 4) |
| Develop new and/or amended provisions, where necessary, to ensure a clear line of sight for pilots utilizing the new approach surfaces (Annex 14 Vol I, PANS-Aerodromes, Doc 9157 ADM Part 4) |
| DAIM Roadmap - Develop an AIM Implementation roadmap in line with the Global Air Navigation Plan (including three parts: management, technology and service) and with the latest Annex 15 and PANS-AIM provisions. |
| Evaluate the need to update the AIM Roadmap. |
| AIM Roadmap - Evaluate the need to update the AIM Roadmap, as required |
| Define requirements for the security of the RPA and RPS |
| Baseline development Standard to Annex 10 Vol. I to support validation |
| Provide feedback to METP on the space weather provisions contained in Annex 3, for consideration in the course of the development of the next Annex 3 Amendment |
| Contribute to the update of Doc 10100 (Manual on Space Weather Information for International Air Navigation) and to the development of the related operational handbook |
| Ensure that Doc 10039 supports MET in SWIM |
| Review methods for the assessment of SMS effectiveness |
| Identify available data and existing guidance material to support States and service providers in identifying and tailoring indicators and qualitative means, as needed, which they can use for measuring the performance of SMS. |
| Identify broader and more powerful methods of identifying hazards and managing safety risk suitable for aviation and develop guidance for their use, to provide a comprehensive and robust methodology |
| Identify additional safety risk management tools appropriate for aviation and develop guidance for their use to support the improvement of safety |
| Determine material to be moved to other appropriate ICAO documents (such as Annexes, Manuals, PANSs) |
| Analyse to determine the root causes why Final Reports are not always being made publicly available by AIAs and identify means for ICAO to promote better understanding amongst States on making Final Reports public as well as submitting for publication on the ICAO library of Final Reports. |
| Determine if specific guidance is needed for the implementation of STDs in AMTEM environments to cover issues such as (but not limited to) functional considerations, benefits, new aircraft technologies and relation to substitution of training with real aircraft parts. |
| Update relevant provisions in Annex 10 as required, including update to the references to Doc 9694 |
| Research the structure and procedures of existing RAIOs and cooperation mechanisms. Also, explore association with a RAIO/ICM by Accident Investigation Authorities for States with limited aviation capacity to achieve independence of the aircraft accident investigation. In addition, explore the acceptable means (staffing) in such cases for the local AIA to respond to an accident. |
| Identify and develop consequential amendments to all affected ICAO manuals |
| Develop proposal for amendment to PANS-IM (Doc 10199), if necessary*. |
| Review ICAO Annex 4 and Annex 15 and identify amendments to the vocabulary used to establish consistency with the Information Management Vocabulary and AIM Vocabulary. |
| Develop the list of basic terms and definitions related to data and information management and use activities applicable to all Annexes (unless if/where specified otherwise). The list is to be maintained and further developed by IMP. |
| Make the list of basic terms and definitions related to data and information management and use activities available to other ANC panels (online location provided by the Secretariat). |
| Create a transparent mechanism for all stakeholders (document and data) to have access and input into the governance and provenance of aviation terms. |
| Study the concept of an integrated approach for safety analysis, including the collection of relevant data and information to develop a common understanding |
| Conduct applicability assessment, identify gaps and undertake a review of available national regulations on altiports. |
| Review and develop consequential proposals for amendment as necessary to ICAO Annexes, PANS and documents. |
| Review and develop consequential proposals for amendment as necessary to ICAO Annexes, PANS and documents. |
| Identify capabilities that are applicable to convection components of HWIS, reviewing and incorporating the outcomes from the WMO research and development project (AvRDP2) |
2027
Annex 3 - Meteorological Service for International Air Navigation
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Develop proposals for inclusion in Amendment 83 to Annex 3 regarding the development and provision of probabilistic forecasts to meet operational requirements of users |
| Proposals to update Annex 3 to meet current and evolving operational requirements in line with the GANP and to integrate IAVW information into the SWIM considering upgrading the relevant Recommendations to Standards. |
| Amendment for the introduction of the meteorological component of SWIM |
| Initial proposals for inclusion in Amendment 83 to Annex 3 to meet operational requirements related to the Space Weather Information Service in line with the GANP and to integrate space weather information into the SWIM. |
Annex 8 - Airworthiness of Aircraft
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Develop SARPs on the “probability descriptor” (Or guidance material as recommended by Panel. See element AIR Manual in REC-A-AIR-2016) |
Annex 10 - Aeronautical Telecommunications, Volume III - Communication Systems
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Update of the SATCOM SARPS to include more stringent performance requirements. |
| Development of proposed amendment for future L-Band terrestrial data link system |
Annex 10 - Aeronautical Telecommunications, Volume V — Aeronautical Radio Frequency Spectrum Utilization
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Portions of the 5030-5150 MHz band are used by AeroMACS and RPAS C2 terrestrial and satellite, in addition to the existing MLS use of the band. In order to enable safe co-use of the band by these services, appropriate ICAO provisions have to be developed |
| Referencing material from Standard Making Organisations, develop technical provisions defining technical aspects relating to radio frequency and interference rejection characteristics of the radio altimeters. |
| Identification of requirements for frequency assignment and interference mitigation |
| New provisions to support future aeronautical radiocommunications, including any provisions necessitated by the outcome of WRCs |
Annex 14 - Aerodromes, Volume I — Aerodrome Design and Operations
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Further develop SARPs concerning trend monitoring of surface characteristics and minimum friction levels, including analysis of aeroplane stopping performance, in order to further assist Member States with the implementation and oversight of the related ICAO requirements |
| Identify opportunities and propose changes, if necessary, to include suitable SARPs for all types of emergencies, including on: (a) preparedness and response to public health emergencies; (b) assistance to air crash victims and their families; (c) unauthorised UAS disruption to aerodromes; and (d) disaster resilience and preparedness |
Annex 17 - Security
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Through coordination with AVSECP, amendments to dangerous goods related provisions for inclusion in the next amendment to Annex 17 if deemed necessary for the sake of alignment with Annex 18 |
Annex 18 - The Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Through coordination with AVSECP, amendments to security-related provisions for inclusion in the next amendment to Annex 18 if deemed necessary for the sake of alignment with Annex 17 |
PANS-MET - Procedures for Air Navigation Services — Meteorology (Doc 10157)
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Technical specifications to IAVW information to meet current and evolving operational requirements. |
| Amendment for the introduction of the meteorological component of SWIM |
| Develop proposals for inclusion in PANS-MET Amendment 1 to meet operational requirements in preparation for the operational implementation of probabilistic forecasts |
| Initial proposals for inclusion in Amendment 1 to PANS-MET to meet operational requirements related to the Space Weather Information Service in line with the GANP and to integrate space weather information into the SWIM. |
Actions and Activities
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Assist ICAO in the coordination of the arrangements between the VAACs, SVOs, international organizations and other stakeholders comprising the IAVW and in ensuring that the global requirements for IAVW information are met. |
| Phase 4: Conduct feasibility study for developing common standards and recommended practices for recognizing the capabilities of State of Design certification systems (including design approvals/design organization recognition) to support further reduction in duplicative certification activity. |
| New Circular or webpage - Examples as guidance for helicopter specific safety risk management |
| Alignment of the OPMET data sets provided on SADIS and WIFS so that the published METARs and TAF data sets are consistent. |
| Maintain monitoring of operational status of Space Weather Information Service by ICAO-designated global and regional SWXCs through periodic reporting on defined key performance indicators. |
| Develop a technical review of space weather information service. including optimal number of global and regional space weather centres. |
| Review and propose necessary consequential amendments to provisions related to the implementation and use of identity management, as required |
| Develop guidance material to support capacity building initiatives for identity management. |
| Review existing use-cases and update as required |
| Review and propose necessary consequential amendments to ICAO provisions as part of new proposed information security provisions, as required |
| Input material to ITU-R: Develop technical analyses and other input material for meetings of the ITU Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R) to assist with their WRC preparatory studies. |
| ICAO Position: Develop and coordinate, through State review and Council approval, an ICAO Position on the various items on the agenda of an upcoming ITU WRC |
| WRC prep workshops in the ICAO Regions: Assist ICAO Secretariat to conduct frequency spectrum workshops in the ICAO Regions |
| Input material to ITU-R: Develop input material as required for relevant ITU-R Recommendations and Reports which impact the operation of aeronautical systems. |
| ICAO provisions and input material to ITU-R: Monitor changes to the ICAO or ITU regulatory frameworks, including due to WRC decisions, and trigger development of appropriate updates if/as necessary to ensure that those frameworks remain consistent. |
2028
Annex 1 - Personnel Licensing
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| If applicable, amend ICAO Annex 1 to include the use of STDs for AMTEM training and licensing. |
| Amendments to Annex 1, as required, to include provisions on flight path management, including automated systems, manual flying and pilot monitoring. |
Annex 2 - Rules of the Air
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Update Standards in Annex 2, Appendix 4 to reflect the impact of new RPAS provisions being added to Annex 8 |
| Identify and coordinate ATM contingency procedures for loss of C2 link and coordinate with appropriate ICAO expert groups |
| Update Standards in Annex 2, Appendix 4 to reflect the impact of new RPAS provisions being added to Annex 6 |
| Revision as necessary to support the revised upper limit of RVSM stratum. |
Annex 3 - Meteorological Service for International Air Navigation
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Harmonize SIGMET/VAA/VAG in relation to VA activity to eliminate overlap with NOTAMs |
Annex 4 - Aeronautical Charts
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| High-level charting requirements for Advanced RNP Procedures |
| Develop amendments to Annex 4 – excluding Instrument Approach Procedures, SID and STAR Charts |
| Develop amendments to Annex 4 – for Instrument Approach Procedures, SID and STAR Charts |
| Develop requirements for graphical representation of aeronautical information for SWIM aeronautical chart services. |
Annex 6 - Operation of Aircraft, Part I - International Comercial Air Transport - Aeroplanes
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Phase 2: Base on the review, amend and complement if necessary, SARPs for large aeroplanes related to electrical wiring systems, widespread fatigue damage, fuel tank flammability, and damage tolerance data for repairs and alterations. |
| Develop High level Standards for ramp inspections |
| Revision as necessary to support the revised upper limit of RVSM stratum and revised approvals process as (if) necessary. |
| Amendments of recurrent training requirements for pilots consequential to the initial licensing training amendments to Annex 1. |
| Amendments to Annex 6, as required, to include provisions on qualification or training requirements for pilots on flight path management, including automated systems, manual flying and pilot monitoring. |
| Propose amendments related to the use of electronic certificates and documentation |
| Consider the need for provisions for the introduction and operational use of on-board technology for the computation and/or monitoring of take-off and landing performance |
| Review existing provisions and develop additional provisions related to ground handling. |
Annex 6 - Operation of Aircraft, Part II - International General Aviation - Aeroplanes
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Revision as necessary to support the revised upper limit of RVSM stratum and revised approvals process as (if) necessary. |
| Propose amendments related to the use of electronic certificates and documentation |
| Review existing provisions and develop additional provisions related to ground handling. |
Annex 6 - Operation of Aircraft, Part III - International Operations - Helicopters
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Develop High level Standards for ramp inspections |
| Propose amendments related to the use of electronic certificates and documentation |
| Drafting provisions for the introduction of an Additional / Technical Crew Member into Annex 6 Part III |
| Review existing provisions and develop additional provisions related to ground handling. |
Annex 7 - Aircraft Nationality and Registration Marks
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Propose amendments related to the use of electronic certificates and documentation |
Annex 8 - Airworthiness of Aircraft
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Develop recommended practices if required to control the EMI risk of transporting battery-powered devices in baggage, cargo and mail that are active when inside the aircraft cargo compartment. |
| Phase 3: As necessary, develop material for inclusion in Annex 8, for States of Registry to determine the appropriate level of involvement in the validation or recognition of State of Design approvals. |
| Propose amendments related to the use of electronic certificates and documentation |
| Review existing provisions and develop additional provisions related to ground handling |
Annex 9 - Facilitation
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Review existing provisions and develop additional provisions related to ground handling |
Annex 10 - Aeronautical Telecommunications, Volume II - Communication Procedures including those with PANS status
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Identify and coordinate ATM contingency procedures for loss of C2 link and coordinate with appropriate ICAO expert groups |
Annex 10 - Aeronautical Telecommunications, Volume III - Communication Systems
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Review and, as necessary, update SARPs to support medium-term space-based VHF communication systems |
Annex 10 - Aeronautical Telecommunications, Volume IV — Surveillance Radar and Collision Avoidance Systems
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Assess the mitigation strategies related to annexes with the existing material; add the mitigation means applicable to RPAS which are missing |
| Develop provisions for ACAS-Xu |
| Amend Annex 10 Volume IV to ensure performance of airborne collision avoidance systems in light of operational experience and emerging technologies |
Annex 10 - Aeronautical Telecommunications, Volume VI — Communication Systems and Procedures relating to Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems C2 Link
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Develop SARP amendment proposals for Annex 10, Volume VI, Part II that cover the C2 Link performance requirements and C2CSP concepts as well as the C2 Link technical solutions |
Annex 11 - Air Traffic Services
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Revision as necessary to support the revised upper limit of RVSM stratum. |
Annex 12 - Search and Rescue
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Update Standards in Annex 12 to reflect the new RPAS provisions being added |
Annex 13 - Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Review and propose consequential amendments if any |
Annex 14 - Aerodromes, Volume I — Aerodrome Design and Operations
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Update Annex 14 including relevant guidance material with PBAOM concepts if required |
| Update SARPs in Annex 14, Volume I and develop proposals as appropriate, to integrate RPAS operations at aerodromes and heliports. |
| Phase two consisting of development of additional provisions including but not limited to, standardization, Safety & operations, personnel training, equipment maintenance related to ground handling. |
Annex 14 - Aerodromes, Volume II — Heliports
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Update SARPs in Annex 14, Volume II and develop proposals as appropriate, to integrate RPAS operations at aerodromes and heliports. |
Annex 15 - Aeronautical Information Services
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Harmonize NOTAM in relation to VA activity to eliminate overlap with SIGMET/VAA/VAG |
| Develop proposed amendment concerning the integration of SNOWTAM and ASHTAM into the new operational reporting information service. |
| Develop proposed amendment to Annex 15 concerning the new operational reporting information service, in compliance with SWIM requirements. |
| Develop consequential amendments to Annex 15, as required – excluding Instrument Approach Procedures, SID and STAR Charts |
| Develop consequential amendments to Annex 15, as required – for Instrument Approach Procedures, SID and STAR Charts |
| Develop provisions (Amd. 41) concerning minimum information services for aeronautical digital data sets (query/retrieve data sets and associated updates) |
| Update Annex 15 in line with revised PBAOM concept if required |
| Develop proposed amendments to Annex 15 concerning provision of aeronautical charts, in compliance with future SWIM requirements. |
Annex 19 - Safety Management
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Phase 3: As necessary, develop material for inclusion in Annex 19, for States of Registry to determine the appropriate level of involvement in the validation or recognition of State of Design approvals. |
PANS-ABC - Procedures for Air Navigation Services — ICAO Abbreviations and Codes (Doc 8400)
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Develop proposed amendment concerning new and more automated encoding of the new operational reporting information service messages (NOTAM), as required |
PANS-ATM - Procedures for Air Navigation Services — Air Traffic Management (Doc 4444)
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Phraseology and message set for interval management |
| Operational procedure for interval management |
| Assess the mitigation strategies related to annexes with the existing material; add the mitigation means applicable to RPAS which are missing |
| Identify and coordinate ATM contingency procedures for loss of C2 link and coordinate with appropriate ICAO expert groups |
| Operational procedure for interval management |
| Provisions providing PBCS requirements, lateral separation and longitudinal spacing for helicopter RNP 0.3 ATS routes |
| Include provisions relating to the design and execution of operational trials related to civil aviation |
| Revision to RVSM sections in PANS-ATM, as necessary. |
PANS-OPS - Procedures for Air Navigation Services — Aircraft Operations, Volume I — Flight Procedures (Doc 8168)
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Review PANS-OPS and identify necessary changes |
| Flight crew procedure to use on board IM equipment |
| Information to explain the implication of Advanced RNP Charting requirements to the flight crew |
| Ensure each use of the term altitude is clearly explained in a specific context. |
PANS-OPS - Procedures for Air Navigation Services — Aircraft Operations, Volume II — Construction of Visual and Instrument Flight Procedures (Doc 8168)
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Specific charting requirements for Advanced RNP Procedures |
| Develop amendments to PANS-OPS, as required – for Instrument Approach Procedures, SID and STAR Charts |
| Amend Pans-Ops Volume II (Doc 8168 Part I — Section 2, Chapter 4) concerning competencies and associated training and assessment methodologies, as required |
PANS-OPS - Procedures for Air Navigation Services — Aircraft Operations, Volume III — (Doc 8168)
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Develop proposed amendment to PANS-OPS concerning the new operational reporting information service, in compliance with future SWIM requirements. |
| Update PANS OPS Vol III with relevant PB AOM concepts |
| Review the document to update provisions and develop a logical structure |
| Review PANS-OPS and identify necessary changes |
PANS-TRG - Procedures for Air Navigation Services — Training (Doc 9868)
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Update PANS-TRG based on the AIS/AIM Competency Framework described in Doc 8126 (Part 1) |
| Evaluate the need to update the Competency Framework, as required |
| Evaluate the need to update the Competency Framework |
| Evaluate the need to update the Competency Framework, as required |
| Review and update Doc 9868, as required, to include procedures on flight path management, including management of automation systems, manual flying, and pilot monitoring |
PANS-AERODROMES- Procedures for Air Navigation Services — Aerodromes (Doc 9981)
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Update procedures in Doc 9981 PANS-Aerodromes, and develop proposals as appropriate, to integrate RPAS operations at aerodromes. |
| Phase two consisting of development of a new chapter related to ground handling in PANS-Aerodromes |
PANS-AIM - Procedures for Air Navigation Services — Aeronautical Information Management
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Update PANS-AIM as follows: Develop procedures to support implementation of CBTA methodology; Review/Refine the Aeronautical Data Catalogue, as needed; Expand requirements concerning metadata to be provided at origination; Chapter 3 to extend the Quality Management System requirements for AIM; Review Definitions and Acronyms (VS Annex 15). |
| Develop proposed amendment concerning the integration of SNOWTAM and ASHTAM into the new operational reporting information service. |
| Develop proposed amendment to PANS-AIM concerning the new operational reporting information service, in compliance with future SWIM requirements. |
| Develop consequential amendments to PANS-AIM, as required – excluding Instrument Approach Procedures, SID and STAR Charts |
| Develop consequential amendments to PANS-AIM, as required – for Instrument Approach Procedures, SID and STAR Charts |
| Develop provisions (Amd. 1) concerning minimum information services for aeronautical digital data sets (query/retrieve data sets and associated updates). Develop guidance for the distribution function in paragraph 2.1.4. and distribution services in section 5.4 (moved from AIM Global Implementation Support Job Card). |
| Harmonize NOTAM in relation to VA activity to eliminate overlap with SIGMET/VAA/VAG |
| Update provisions in Doc 10066 to reflect the new ATM related RPAS provisions being developed |
PANS-IM - Procedures for Air Navigation Services — Information Management (PANS-IM)
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Information Service Metadata provisions and any other relevant provision to enable interoperable SWIM Registry interactions |
Actions and Activities
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Updates on manuals other than RPAS Manual (Doc 10019) |
| Identify practical examples based on a broader range of safety risk management methods appropriate for aviation |
| Contribute to the development of a tool(s) from a safety perspective to support the sharing and exchange of relevant data and information to support integrated risk management (IRM), taking into consideration applicable limitations |
| Contribute to the identification and development of practical examples and tool(s) demonstrating the application of the guidance |
| Update Aerodrome Design Manual (Doc 9157) and develop proposals as appropriate to support RPAS operations at aerodromes. |
| Update Airport Services Manual (Doc 9137) and develop proposals as appropriate to support RPAS operations at aerodromes. |
| Update Manual on Ground Handling (Doc 10121), and develop proposals as appropriate to support RPAS operations at aerodromes. |
| Baseline Development Standard for Vertical ARAIM (V-ARAIM) to Annex 10 Vol. I to support validation |
| Update reference as consequential amendments to all affected ICAO Annexes and PANS |
| Evaluate the implementation of the provisions on ground handling and considering launching additional initiatives necessary to strengthen the oversight of ground handling on a global basis |
| Update SADIS and WIFS guidance material to reflect changes associated with Annex 3 Amendment 83 (and the associated PANS-MET) |
| Identify and develop any consequential amendments to any other ICAO Documents |
2029
Annex 10 - Aeronautical Telecommunications, Volume I - Radio Navigation Aids
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Provisions intended for GNSS providers on publication of service performance standards, regular performance assessment and notification of events that may affect the service |
| Addition of optional authentication feature to SBAS Standards |
Actions and Activities
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Develop specific guidance to establish qualification criteria for STDs used for the training and licencing of ATCO and AMTEM personnel. |
2030
Annex 1 - Personnel Licensing
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Phase I: Develop provisions which could be introduced to the SARPs in order to facilitate the harmonization and mutual recognition of AMOs as well as to facilitate the acceptance of their maintenance. |
| Amend Annex 1 to advance the use of CBTA as a route to licensing for all pilot licences and ratings taking into account the results of WPE 10642. |
| If required, amend Annex 1 to include the use of STDs for ATCO training and licensing. |
| Amend Annex 1 to advance the use of CBTA as a route to licensing for all air traffic controller licences and ratings taking into account the results of WPE 10642 actions |
| Amendments, if any, to Annex 1 to remove gender bias identified in the women and minority and ethnic groups representation study |
| Amend Annex 1 to advance the use of CBTA as a route to licensing for aircraft maintenance personnel licences taking into account the results of WPE 10642 actions. |
Annex 3 - Meteorological Service for International Air Navigation
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Update provisions in Annex 3, Amendment 84 to enable implementation of phenomenon-based, globally consistent en-route hazardous weather information service for select meteorological conditions. |
| Provisions for aeronautical METservice capabilities to support selected ATM, airport, RPAS and flight operations |
Annex 4 - Aeronautical Charts
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Develop charting requirements to Annex 4, as necessary |
| Review existing provisions and develop proposals for amendments as necessary concerning DATS – aeronautical charting |
| Explore development of provisions for promulgation of AAS in aerodrome charts |
| Review and develop proposals for amendment as necessary to allow FAS DB guided straight final approaches within RNP AR. |
Annex 6 - Operation of Aircraft, Part I - International Comercial Air Transport - Aeroplanes
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Phase II: Develop provisions for the reduction of the duplication of certification and surveillance activities of approved maintenance organizations (AMOs). |
| Phase I: Develop provisions which could be introduced to the SARPs in order to facilitate the harmonization and mutual recognition of AMOs as well as to facilitate the acceptance of their maintenance. |
Annex 6 - Operation of Aircraft, Part II - International General Aviation - Aeroplanes
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Phase II: Develop provisions for the reduction of the duplication of certification and surveillance activities of approved maintenance organizations (AMOs). |
| Phase I: Develop provisions which could be introduced to the SARPs in order to facilitate the harmonization and mutual recognition of AMOs as well as to facilitate the acceptance of their maintenance. |
Annex 6 - Operation of Aircraft, Part III - International Operations - Helicopters
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Phase II: Develop provisions for the reduction of the duplication of certification and surveillance activities of approved maintenance organizations (AMOs). |
| Phase II: Develop provisions that could be introduced to the SARPs in order to facilitate the harmonization and mutual recognition of AMOs as well as to facilitate the acceptance of their maintenance. |
| Amendments to Annex 6 Part III, if required, to recurrent training requirements for pilots consequential to the introduction of EBT for helicopter operations. |
Annex 8 - Airworthiness of Aircraft
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Phase II: Develop provisions for the reduction of the duplication of certification and surveillance activities of approved maintenance organizations (AMOs). |
| Phase 2: Base on the analysis in Phase 1, determine the need for changes in Annex 8 |
| Phase I: Develop provisions that could be introduced to the SARPs in order to facilitate the harmonization and mutual recognition of AMOs as well as to facilitate the acceptance of their maintenance. |
Annex 10 - Aeronautical Telecommunications, Volume I - Radio Navigation Aids
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Amend DME and other provisions as necessary to optimize C-PNT functions while preparing for an efficient transition |
Annex 10 - Aeronautical Telecommunications, Volume II - Communication Procedures including those with PANS status
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Review existing procedures and develop proposals for amendments as necessary for the identification of aerodromes where DATS is provided. |
Annex 11 - Air Traffic Services
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Address identification of SID and STAR transitions procedures. |
| Review existing provisions and develop proposals for amendments as necessary for the recording and retention of DATS data. |
| Provisions for the use of integrated aeronautical MET information in selected ATM operations decision support processes. |
Annex 14 - Aerodromes, Volume I — Aerodrome Design and Operations
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Develop provisions for the obstacle limitation surfaces of aerodromes |
| With an evolution of existing provisions in mind and taking account of the tasks involved and applicable risk, develop new performance-based provisions, if required, for the response to an emergency at or in the vicinity of an aerodrome, with regard to the criteria described above. |
| Develop provisions for A-SMGCS visual aids for management of traffic on or in the vicinity of a runway |
| Develop provisions for A-SMGCS visual aids for management of traffic on the remainder of the manoeuvring area and aprons |
| Review and develop provisions such as width of strips for runways |
| If further international harmonization is justified, develop amendment proposals to Annex 14 Vol I. |
| Review existing provisions and develop proposals for amendments as necessary concerning the impact on aerodrome layouts |
| Explore development of provisions/guidance material for visual aids for pilots and ground personnel, regarding presence of an AAS |
| Further investigate the operational implications when the take-off climb surface is modified and develop provisions to Annex 14 Volume 1 as required. |
| Provisions for the use of integrated aeronautical MET information into airport operations, as SWIM information services. |
Annex 14 - Aerodromes, Volume II — Heliports
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| If appropriate, update SARPs in Annex 14, Volumes II, and develop proposals, to integrate piloted and pilotless VTOL operations at heliports and vertiports. |
| Provisions for the use of integrated aeronautical MET information into airport operations, as SWIM information services. |
Annex 15 - Aeronautical Information Services
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Review and if necessary, develop provisions for the obstacle limitation surfaces of aerodromes |
| If further international harmonization is justified, develop amendment proposals to Annex 15. |
| Review existing provisions and develop proposals for amendments as necessary for indicating information particular to DATS. |
| Provisions for the use of integrated aeronautical MET briefings in AIM, as SWIM information services |
Annex 18 - The Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Development of a structure and framework in Annex 18 that clearly outlines States dangerous goods safety management responsibilities and addresses identified gaps, including the need to ensure: a) output of DGP.002 (Dangerous Goods Accident and Incident Reporting System) aligns with output of this job card; b) amendments address WPEs 9417 and 9418 from job card DGP.003.02 (Mitigating safety risks posed by the carriage of lithium batteries by air); c) amendments to address safety risks associated with undeclared dangerous goods (DGP/27 Recommendation 6/2); and d) amendments address the need for a more effective approval and exemption system. |
| Consequential amendments to Annex 18 to accommodate RPAS operations |
Annex 19 - Safety Management
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Coordinate proposed amendments to Annex 19 and the Safety Management Manual addressing ADREP reporting with the Safety Management Panel |
PANS-ATM - Procedures for Air Navigation Services — Air Traffic Management (Doc 4444)
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Develop RTF phraseology for SID and STAR transitions procedures in Doc 4444 (PANS-ATM), as necessary |
| Review existing procedures and develop proposals for amendments as necessary for ATS at aerodromes using visual surveillance systems. |
| Review and develop consequential provisions, if necessary, for A-SMGCS. |
| Provisions for the use of integrated aeronautical MET information in selected ATM operations decision support processes. |
PANS-OPS - Procedures for Air Navigation Services — Aircraft Operations, Volume I — Flight Procedures (Doc 8168)
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Amend definitions / design criteria of SID and STAR to include transition concept. Develop promulgation criteria for SID and STAR procedures. |
| Develop provisions for the application of RNP0.3 to specific helicopter operations (phase 3) |
| Update PANS OPS Vol I with PBAOM concepts as needed |
| Development of any necessary consequential changes to allow FAS DB guided straight final approaches within RNP AR |
PANS-OPS - Procedures for Air Navigation Services — Aircraft Operations, Volume II — Construction of Visual and Instrument Flight Procedures (Doc 8168)
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Amend definitions / design criteria of SID and STAR to include transition concept. Develop promulgation criteria for SID and STAR procedures. |
| If further international harmonization is justified, develop amendment proposals related to flight procedures |
| Update PANS OPS Vol II with PBAOM concepts as needed |
| Review and if necessary, incorporate consequential amendments related to the new obstacle limitation surfaces of aerodromes |
| Develop provisions for the application of RNP0.3 to specific helicopter operations (phase 3) |
| Development of promulgation criteria to allow FAS DB guided straight final approaches within RNP AR |
PANS-OPS - Procedures for Air Navigation Services — Aircraft Operations, Volume III — (Doc 8168)
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Development of any necessary consequential changes to allow FAS DB guided straight final approaches within RNP AR |
PANS-TRG - Procedures for Air Navigation Services — Training (Doc 9868)
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Update those sections of Doc 9868 that are associated with ATCO licensing / rating / endorsement provisions, for consistency with the amendments to Annex 1 in relation with WPE 10661. |
PANS-AERODROMES- Procedures for Air Navigation Services — Aerodromes (Doc 9981)
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Develop generic procedures and/or guidance on the development of procedures for the emergency response at or in the vicinity of an aerodrome |
| Develop provisions for the obstacle limitation surfaces of aerodromes and for the conduct of aeronautical studies |
| Develop procedures relevant to the assessment and maintenance of surface friction characteristics |
| If further international harmonization is justified, develop amendment proposals related to aerodrome procedures |
| Review and develop provisions such as width of strips for runways |
| Review existing procedures and develop proposals for amendments as necessary for aerodromes served by a DATS facility. |
| Develop a new chapter for PANS-Aerodromes on Airport Emergency Planning, including Objectives and Operational Procedures on: (a) preparedness and response to public health emergencies; (b) assistance to air crash victims and their families; (c) unauthorised UAS disruption to aerodromes; and (d) disaster resilience and preparedness |
| Develop procedures for the use of A-SMGCS |
| Provisions for the use of integrated aeronautical MET information into airport operations, as SWIM information services. |
PANS-AIM - Procedures for Air Navigation Services — Aeronautical Information Management
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Requirements for a proper identification of SID and STAR transitions procedures |
| Review existing procedures and develop proposals for amendments as necessary for indicating information particular to DATS. |
| Provisions for the use of integrated aeronautical MET briefings in AIM, as SWIM information services. |
PANS-MET - Procedures for Air Navigation Services — Meteorology (Doc 10157)
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Update provisions in PANS-MET to enable implementation of phenomenon-based, globally consistent en-route hazardous weather information for select meteorological conditions. |
| Provisions for aeronautical MET service capabilities to support selected ATM, airport, RPAS and flight operations |
Actions and Activities
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Report on C-PNT - Report on Complementary Position Navigation and Timing (C-PNT) evaluating different technical options for improving DME in a backwards compatible way while improving spectrum utilization and enabling further evolutions to accommodate modern terrestrial C-PNT capabilities. |
| Assess the mitigation strategies related to Annex 3 with the existing material; add the mitigation means applicable to RPAS which are missing |
| Develop and validate the post-departure scenarios for FF-ICE exchange through a combination of tabletop exercises, laboratory exercises, and demonstrations |
| Identify needs and areas for amendments to ICAO documents to support post-departure FF-ICE exchange |
| Develop proposals for amendments to Annexes, PANS and Guidance, if necessary to support post-departure FF-ICE exchange |
| Identify and develop consequential amendments to all affected ICAO manuals. |
| Identify and develop consequential amendments to all affected ICAO Annexes. |
| Review and develop consequential proposals for amendment as necessary to other ICAO Annexes, PANS and documents |
| Develop IWXXM schema for HWIS |
| Develop guidance and considerations for establishing arrangements and/or agreements for regional, multi-regional, or global MET service provision, including related guidance for amending eANP |
2031
Annex 8 - Airworthiness of Aircraft
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Phase 2: Based on the review , amend and complement SARPs for large aeroplanes related to electrical wiring systems, widespread fatigue damage, fuel tank flammability, and damage tolerance data for repairs and alterations |
Annex 13 - Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Review Annex 13 provisions for the protection of recordings from flight recorders and other recording devices during and after accident and incident investigations and assess necessity for amendments to Annex 13. |
| Assess necessity for amendments to Annex 13 in relation to cooperation mechanisms. |
| Study and develop provisions on providing information on the progress of an investigation to aircraft accident victims and their families. Explore how to further define the role of the personnel appointed by the State whose citizens have suffered fatalities in paragraph 5.27. |
Global Air Navigation Plan (Doc 9750)
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Develop needed inputs for the GANP |
2032
Annex 1 - Personnel Licensing
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Update Annex 1 in line with revised PB AOM concept if required |
Annex 4 - Aeronautical Charts
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Update Standards in Annex 4 to reflect the new ATM related RPAS provisions being developed (No need currently identified; potentially for 2032 applicability) |
Annex 6 - Operation of Aircraft, Part I - International Comercial Air Transport - Aeroplanes
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Review Annex 6, Part I related to audio recordings by means of lightweight flight recorders and propose amendments if necessary. |
| Update Annex 6 Part I in line with revised PB AOM concept and clarify guidance in relevant attachments |
| Develop provisions to be incorporated into Annex 6 (Part I), as necessary, that support the reduction or mitigation of risks related to lithium battery incidents in the cabin or in the flight deck; and guidance material to support these new provisions |
| Review and propose amended SARPs considering updated industry specifications |
Annex 6 - Operation of Aircraft, Part II - International General Aviation - Aeroplanes
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Review Annex 6, Part II related to audio recordings by means of lightweight flight recorders and propose amendments if necessary. |
| Update Annex 6 Part II in line with revised PB AOM concept and clarify guidance in relevant attachments |
| Review and propose amended SARPs considering updated industry specifications |
Annex 6 - Operation of Aircraft, Part III - International Operations - Helicopters
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Review Annex 6, Part III related to audio recordings by means of lightweight flight recorders and propose amendments if necessary. |
| Update Annex 6 Part III in line with revised PB AOM concept and clarify guidance in relevant attachments |
| Review and propose amended SARPs considering updated industry specifications |
Annex 10 - Aeronautical Telecommunications, Volume I - Radio Navigation Aids
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Update Annex 10 including relevant guidance material with PBAOM concepts if required |
Annex 11 - Air Traffic Services
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Include human performance input to ensure the remote pilot effectively and efficiently interacts with ATS and their systems and procedures including maintaining well-clear and safely operating in the ATS (No need currently identified; potentially for 2032 applicability). |
| Update Annex 11 in line with revised PB AOM concept if required |
Annex 14 - Aerodromes, Volume I — Aerodrome Design and Operations
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Develop SARPs, as appropriate, on design (including visual aids), certification and operation of water aerodromes. Coordination with IMO (external UN agency) may be required. |
Annex 15 - Aeronautical Information Services
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Update Annex 15 in line with new provisions on water aerodromes, if required |
PANS-ATM - Procedures for Air Navigation Services — Air Traffic Management (Doc 4444)
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Update of PANS-ATM with PBAOM concepts if needed |
PANS-TRG - Procedures for Air Navigation Services — Training (Doc 9868)
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Update PANS Training in line with revised PB AOM concept if required |
PANS-AERODROMES- Procedures for Air Navigation Services — Aerodromes (Doc 9981)
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Develop procedures, as appropriate, on design (including visual aids), certification and operation of water aerodromes |
| Update PANS AERODROMES with PBAOM concepts as needed |
PANS-AIM - Procedures for Air Navigation Services — Aeronautical Information Management
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Update PANS-AIM in line with new provisions on water aerodromes, if required |
Actions and Activities
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Develop terminology for use in developing instrument approach procedures (IAPs) for RPAS, in relevant PANS-OPS documents (No need currently identified; potentially for 2032 applicability). |
2033
Annex 10 - Aeronautical Telecommunications, Volume I - Radio Navigation Aids
| Description of Amendments |
|---|
| Standards to support GBAS via multiple constellations and frequencies |