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Local Single Sky ImPlementation (LSSIP) CYPRUS

LSSIP Year 2013 Cyprus Released Issue

DOCUMENT IDENTIFICATION SHEET

LSSIP for CYPRUS

Infocentre Reference: 14/01/07-09

Document Identifier Edition: Year 2013

LSSIP Year 2013 CYPRUS Edition Date: 03/04/2014

LSSIP Focal Point - Haris Antoniades E-mail: [email protected]

Head of Nicosia ACC

LSSIP Contact Person - Bernd Hill E-mail: [email protected] Unit DSS/EIPR

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Draft Agency Stakeholders

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LINKS TO REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

1. LSSIP Guidance Material: http://www.eurocontrol.int/articles/guidance-material 2. ESSIP Plan Edition 2013: http://www.eurocontrol.int/articles/endorsed-essip-plan 3. ESSIP Report 2012: http://www.eurocontrol.int/articles/essip-report 4. STATFOR Forecasts: http://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/cyprus 8. Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) Republic of Cyprus:

http://www.mcw.gov.cy/mcw/dca/dca.nsf/DMLairtraffic_en/DMLairtraffic_en?OpenDocument 9. National Performance Plan Republic of Cyprus: https://www.eurocontrol.int/articles/ses-performance-

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LSSIP Year 2013 Cyprus 1 Released Issue

Executive Summary

State Context

2013 was a critical year for the Ministry of Communication and Works and subsequently for the Department of Civil Aviation as it was the year of serious challenges affecting. The State economic situation along with the heavy austerity measures affected both budgeting and the staffing levels of the ANSP. 2013 also saw the phased implementation of the new ATM system (“TopSky-C”) in the ACC as a quick mitigation measure for the termination of the LEFCO project. Based on the operation of the new system a relatively good level of compliance with EU requirements is achieved.

The level of delays for 2013 has remained relatively high due to various reasons these being budgeting constrains and system implementation. The overall situation of the ANSP on delays and generally on its ability to meet demand and ATM challenges has led the Ministry to move forward to the reorganization of the ANS provider into a private law company. This will enhance the ANSP with flexibility and empowerment to manage ATM into a competitive environment.

The regulatory context of the State remains as the previous year with the National Supervisory Authority and the Ministry of Communications and Works being the main stakeholders in this perspective. The reorganization of the ANSP will be followed by a reorganization of the regulatory context with the transformation of the DCAC into a well balance regulator.

ESSIP Objective Implementation

The limited resources of the ANSP introduce a challenge for the fulfilment of the LSSIP obectives as most of them have to be executed a “series process” and not in “parallel”. Besides these type of constraints the ANSP stands at a relatively satisfactory level of completion of the LSSIP, given also the limited applicability of several objectives for Cyprus.

Out of the 29 overall applicable objectives, 8 are completed, 1 partially completed, 18 planned, and 2 are late.

A good percentage of objectives are completed because of the implementation of the new ATM system in the ACC. The system shall also drive the completion of other objectives such as the MTCD and the Datalink. The same applies with the COM objectives and the FMTP protocol.

Larnaca is not included in the list of airports that have a significant impact on the network so it is not in the applicability area for the ENV objectives and CDM. Besides this, a large proportion of the objectives are fulfilled based on the current operations.

The initiation of the IDP project of SESAR, along with the work under the Blue Med FAB and the possible funding under the TEN-T, has enhanced the implementation of the projects of Free Route Airspace, MTCD further development, and PBN (also APV).

The most significant problem encountered in the completion of the work was the availability of resources combined with the austerity measures imposed on the State. The State shall strive to fulfil the applicable objectives with priority based on the implementation deadline but also based on the operational significance.


LSSIP 2013 - Cyprus * FOC Date █ Planned implementation date (see legend at the bottom of the table)

State-related ESSIP Objectives

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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]

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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]

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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] * ITY-SPI Surveillance performance and interoperability *NAV03 Implementation of P-RNAV [E] * NAV10 Implement APV procedures [IDP]

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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 *


LSSIP 2013 - Cyprus * FOC Date █ Planned implementation date (see legend at the bottom of the table)

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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

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Objective Completed No Plan

Objective Partly Completed Missing Data

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

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NOTE: The year where the coloured box is placed indicates the ‘Implementation Completion Date’ as stated in the ESSIP for each objective. The colour-code indicates the Local progress with respect to this date.


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.

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1.1.3 Airspace Classification and Organisation

The republic of Cyprus applies Commission Regulation (EC) No 730/2006 of 11 May 2006 “on airspace classification and access of flights operated under visual flight rules above flight level 195” Consequently, the Airspace above FL 195 has been categorised as Class “C”.

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1.2 National Stakeholders

The main National Stakeholders involved in ATM in Cyprus are the following:

- The Department of Civil Aviation comprising the

o ANSP (supporting ATS, AIS and CNS service provision, and using MET Services provided by the Ministry of Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources);

o Functionally separated NSA;

- The Ministry of Communications and Works; with responsibility for the Regulation of ATM;

- The Ministry of Defence, comprising

o The ANS department which incorporates the Airspace Management Cell (AMC) staffed by both civil and military personnel (FUA arrangements).

The AMC reports to the High Level Airspace Management Committee composed of:

o Department of Civil Aviation (DCA);

o Ministry of Communications and Works( MCW);

o Ministry of Defence (MoD);

o Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).

- The Cyprus Meteorological Service under the responsibility of the Ministry of Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources.

- The Cyprus Telecommunications Agency (CYTA) under the responsibility of the Ministry of Finance.

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


1.2.1 Civil Regulator(s)

1.2.1.1 General information

Civil Aviation in Cyprus is the responsibility of the Ministry of Communications and Works (MCW). The different national entities having regulatory responsibilities in ATM are summarised in the table below. The regulatory organisation is further detailed in the following sections.

Activity in ATM: Organisation responsible Legal Basis

Rule-making Ministry of Communications and

Works Civil Aviation Law Art8

Safety Oversight National Supervisory Authority of Air

Navigation Services (*) Civil Aviation Law Art 8

Establishment of Tolerable Safety Levels

Ministry of Communications and Works

Government authority

Safety Performance Monitoring National Supervisory Authority of Air

Navigation Services, Civil Aviation Law Art 8

Enforcement actions in case of non-compliance with safety

regulatory requirements

Ministry of Communications and Works

In accordance with Chapter 27 (protection of civil aviation) on the civil

aviation act

Airspace Ministerial committee composed of

MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKS, MoD and MFA

Council of Ministers decision 67.662 (24.09.2008)

Economic Ministry of Communications and


Environment Ministry of Communications and


Security Ministry of Communications and


(*) The National Supervisory Authority for Air Navigation Services (NSA) has been established in Cyprus following Reg. (EC) 550/2004 and under Art. 8B of the Civil Aviation Act 213 (I) 2008. There is functional separation from the ANSP as the NSA reports only to the Director and the Ministry. The NSAs’ areas of responsibility include ATS, CNS, AIS, MET, ATCO Licensing, Engineering & Technical Staff, ANSPs accounts, Interoperability and Performance.

1.2.1.2 DCAC

The Department of Civil Aviation Cyprus (DCAC) is a Governmental department of the Ministry of Communications and Works. It is an organisation encompassing both Service Provision and Safety Oversight. The responsibility for safety oversight rests within the National Supervisory Authority, which is an entity of the DCAC functionally separated from the ANSP, and linked only to the Director of the DCAC and the Ministry of Communications and Works. The NSAs’ areas of responsibility include ATS, CNS, AIS, MET, ATCO Licensing, Engineering & Technical Staff, ANSPs accounts, Interoperability and Performance.

DCAC is responsible for the following services:

- Air Traffic Service (ATS);

- Aeronautical Information Service (AIS);

- Communication Navigation and Surveillance service (supported by CYTA for maintenance).

Annual Report published: Y http://www.mcw.gov.cy/dca

Further description of the DCAC organisation is provided on the following web site: http://www.mcw.gov.cy/dca

The Organisation Chart of DCAC is available in Annex B

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1.2.2 DCAC - Air Navigation Services Provider

Name of the ANSP: Department of Civil Aviation (DCAC)

Governance:

Department of a Government Ministry (MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKS)

Ownership: State Entity

Services provided Y/N Comment

ATC en-route Y

ATC approach Y

ATC Airport(s) Y

AIS Y

CNS Y The CNS maintenance is delegated to the Cyprus Telecommunications Agency (CYTA) through a Service Level agreement.

MET N The Meteorological Services are under the responsibility of the Ministry of Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources.

ATCO training Y

Others Y Instrument Procedures Design

Additional information: -

Provision of services in other State(s):

N -

Annual Report published: Y http://www.mcw.gov.cy/dca

The website address of DCAC-ANSP is: http://www.mcw.gov.cy/dca

The Organisation Chart of DCAC-ANSP is available in Annex B.


1.2.2.1 ATC system in use

Manufacturer of the ATC system currently in use: THALES- TopSky C ATC system

Major upgrade1 of the ATC system is performed /planned System operational in 2013

A diagram of the basic technical infrastructure

1. Airspace management (ASM): ASM in Cyprus comprises of two major pillars, the FUA and the

ATFCM function. The FUA application is regulated via a Ministerial committee composed of MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKS, MoD and MFA, and applied via the Airspace Management Cell (AMC). All three FUA levels are applied. The ATFCM function is performed by the Flow Management Unit at Nicosia ACC. Both FUA and ATFCM functions are inputs to the operations in the ACC via sector configuration and capacity management. The AMC produces the Airspace Usage Plan (AUP) utilizing the Eurocontrol tool, CIAM.

2. Air Traffic Flow and Capacity Management (ATFCM): performed at Nicosia ACC via a dedicated function. System used is the NMOC CHMI for the FMP.

3. Air Traffic Control System: System used is the THALES TopSky-C system which has become operational in October 2013. The system comprises of a THALES Multi Radar Tracker (MRT), a THALES Flight Data Processor (FDP) and a THALES HMI.

4. Communications: G/A communications via VHF/UHF Tx/Rx at various sites in Cyprus. G/G communications via normal telephone lines. No datalink employed yet.

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


5. Navigation: Aircraft navigation via the AWYs network (RNP5). No free route airspace provided yet. The two local aerodromes rely on conventional SID/STARs based on VOR/DMW. The design of new PBN procedures has been initiated in cooperation with ICAO and Israel.

6. Surveillance systems: The surveillance function of the DCAC is served by a network of both PSR and SSR radars that are combined (through the MRT) to provide a radar picture at Nicosia ACC. The application of ADSB is being evaluated under the CRISTAL Med project currently ongoing.

7. Aeronautical Information Services: AIS is primarily using the European AIS Database (EAD) for the origination and the dissemination of information.

8. Meteorological Information: Meteorological info is disseminated via the AFTN to the ATC units. The information is fed into a digital VOLMET serving Nicosia FIR and a D-ATIS serving the two local aerodromes.

1.2.2.2 ATC units

The ATC units in the Cyprus airspace, which are of concern to this LSSIP are the following:

ATC Unit Number of sectors

Associated FIR(s) Remarks En-route TMA

Nicosia ACC 4 - Nicosia FIR

Larnaca - 1 LCA CTZ

Pafos - 1 PHA CTZ

1.2.3 Airports

1.2.3.1 General information

The two international airports of the Republic of CYPRUS are Larnaca (LCLK) and Paphos (LCPH). Both are state owned, but operated on a limited time lease contract (BOT) by an international consortium HERMES. ATC is provided by the DCAC.

Up to the time after which the management of the airports was granted to the company Hermes (12/05/2006), the Department of Civil Aviation was responsible for their operation. In light of the new state of play, the Department’ s role has been modified, and it now has a supervisory role in matters concerning Civil Aviation (Security) and licensing/certification of airports in accordance with Annex 14 (Aerodromes) of the Chicago Treaty.

The size of the two terminal buildings is such that with respect to passenger convenience, and according to the specifications of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the level of service provided is B and C, for Larnaca and Paphos respectively.

1.2.3.2 Airport(s) covered by the LSSIP

The airport covered by this LSSIP document is Larnaca International Airport.


1.2.4 Military Authorities

Military Entities

The operation of the Armed Forces in the Republic of Cyprus is governed by the “National Guard Law” (1964-2003) and the executive power is exercised by the Minister of Defence.

The Chief of the National Guard is accountable to the Minister of Defence for the general command and supervision of the National Guard, its organization, training, readiness, discipline and order within, and he is also accountable to the Minister of Defence for all equipment provided to the National Guard and for carrying out the orders of the Minister of Defence or the Council of Ministers.

The Commander of the Air Force Command is accountable directly to the Chief of the National Guard. Under the authority of the Air Force Command are the, Military Air Control Centre (MACC), the Early Warning Radar squadrons, the Air-Defence Units and the Aircraft Squadrons. In addition to the above, a Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) is manned and operated by personnel of the Ministry of Defence.

Airspace and Control

The Republic of Cyprus is included among those countries where the MACC does not have an ATM function hence it does not provide ATS to either civil or military aircraft flying as GAT. Air Traffic Management is provided by the DCAC.

Military flights are generally conducted below FL 195. In some cases military flights are conducted over FL 195, in Temporary Reserved Areas, within the Nicosia FIR. These areas are reserved in accordance with ICAO regulations and in cooperation with the DCAC.

Military authorities control or provide information, with simultaneous notification and coordination with the civil ATS providers (Larnaca - Paphos Towers and Nicosia ACC), to their own aircraft in the following cases:

When the aircraft fly operationally (OAT);

Within predefined and limited time reserved areas of airspace. These areas are reserved for specific purposes and operational reasons and after cooperation with the DCAC for the release of the relevant NOTAMs;

When the JRCC is conducting SAR operations within the Nicosia FIR.

The surveillance of airspace for Security and Defence purposes is conducted by the Air Force Command.

For the time being there is no military commitment for implementing ESARRs. However additional theoretical training relevant to air traffic control services is provided to military personnel by the DCAC.


1.2.4.1 Regulatory role

Regulatory framework and rule-making

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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?

N/A

Level of such legal provision: Ministerial Decree Level of such legal provision: N/A

Authority signing such legal provision: Ministry of Defence

Authority signing such legal provision: N/A

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 N/A

OAT/GAT Coordination Y OAT/GAT Coordination N/A

ATCO Training Y ATCO Training N/A

ATCO Licensing Y ATCO Licensing N/A

ANSP Certification N ANSP Certification N/A

ANSP Supervision N ANSP Supervision N/A

Aircrew Training Y ESARR applicability N/A

Aircrew Licensing Y

Additional Information: OAT is conducted within Nicosia FIR, in respect of the rules of the air for GAT. Military ATCO licensing and Aircrew licensing are certified by the Ministry of Defence.

Additional Information: MIL does not provide ANS to GAT but to OAT in segregated areas.

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 N/A

National Military AIP N National Military AIP N/A

EUROCONTROL eAIP N EUROCONTROL eAIP N/A

Other: (Circulars) Y Other N/A

OAT GAT

National oversight body for OAT Air Force Command/ Military Air Control Centre

NSA (as per SES reg. 550/2004) for GAT services provided by the military: N/A

Additional information: - Additional information: -


1.2.4.2 Service Provision role

Military ANSP providing GAT services SES certified?

N/A 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: The Cypriot National Guard does not have any ATM service provision role. Their aircraft fleet is intended only for coastal patrol and SAR activities. Any services to OAT are provided by DCAC-ANSP or, in the case of MET the by the Cyprus Meteorological Service. The European Commission was notified accordingly on 21/12/2011.

1.2.4.3 User role

1.2.4.4 Flexible Use of Airspace (FUA)

OAT GAT

Services Provided: Services Provided:

En-Route N DCAC-ANSP En-Route N

Approach/TMA N DCAC-ANSP Approach/TMA N

Airfield/TWR/GND N DCAC-ANSP Airfield/TWR/GND N

AIS N DCAC-ANSP AIS

MET N Cyprus Meteorological Service MET N

SAR Y SAR Y

TSA/TRA monitoring Y Military in coordination with DCAC-ANSP

FIS N

Other: N/A Other: N/A

Additional Information: Additional Information:

IFR inside controlled airspace, Military aircraft can fly?

OAT only N GAT only N 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 Y Under radar control Y

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

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

No special arrangements √ Exemption from Route Charges √

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

CNS exemptions: RVSM √ 8.33 √ Mode S √ ACAS √

Others:

Military in Cyprus applies FUA requirements as specified in the Regulation No 2150/2005: Y

FUA Level 1 implemented: Y




1.2.5 Accident/incident Investigation Body

1.2.5.1 Technical investigations

Investigations following accidents and/or incidents are carried out by Air Accident and Incident Investigation Board (AAIIB) of Cyprus. This body is a permanent body, reporting only to the Minister of Communications and Works and is functionally independent in compliance with Regulation (EU) No 996/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 October 2010 on the investigation and prevention of accidents and incidents in civil aviation and repealing Directive 94/56/EC. A safety review is published annually at national level and is available on the following website:

The AAIIB conducts investigations for Civil Aviation aircraft accidents and all incidents and occurrences including those voluntary reported.

AAIIB website: coming soon

1.2.5.2 Collection, Evaluation & Processing of Data

Cyprus is EU member and Directive 2003/42/EC has been transposed into national legislation:

The DCA Safety Regulation Unit (SRU) 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.

In order to carry out this function, the DCA Safety Regulation Unit (SRU) 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

The Civil occurrences are investigated by the AAIIB whereas the Military authorities are responsible, with their own internal committee for the investigation of Military occurrences. In the case of incidents/accidents including both military and civil aircraft, close cooperation between the two authorities shall apply. A new provision in the law is law is being drafted that will encompass the cooperation of both the Civil and Military AAIIB in the case of civil-military occurrences.

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REC-2012-22

States are encouraged to speed up the AFP implementation and to schedule AFP testing with Network Manager

All States

The objective requires an update of the ATM systems’ FDP. The objective is also part of the IDP program. The State will try to meet the deadline though the benefit for Cyprus is expected to be minimal due to the geographical periphery, but the cost (and probable implications) of modification of the FDP is significant. The deadline also is depended on the availability of the system company, which is not the case for providers that have their own software development departments.

REC-2012-27

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

Airports in applicability area

reported other than “completed”

Even though the Cyprus airports are outside the applicability zone of CDM, the operating company practices the elements of CDM to a “useful” extend.

REC-2012-28

To revise deployment plans and as much as possible speed up the implementation of CPDLC requirements

ANSPs of core area States

CY has started planning for the implementation of CPDLC but the imminent operational benefit of the functionality is unclear in this geographical area.

REC-2012-31 ANSPs to increase activities towards the migration to IP.

NO, FI, IE, FR, ES, IT, HR, HU,

UA, RS, ME, MK, GR, MT, CY, AZ,

SE

No significant delays are expected in this area.

Stakeholders View


REC-2012-40 ANSPs are encouraged to publish more APV routes.

All ECAC ANSPsUnder the scope of NAV03 (REC-2012-15).

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

A BLUE MED deployment program aligned with IDP and the LSSIP has been established.

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

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REC-2012-43

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

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simulator Completed N/A Regulatory requirement

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Pafos and Lara SSR Radars 2014

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terminal areas.

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2014 Replacement of two DME

stations Started ITY-SPI Safety and capacity of the

terminal areas.

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The table below indicates the major investment projects of the DCAC in 2013-2014

Α/Α Project Expected Delivery

1. Introduction into service of the new primary radar at Kionia Jan. 2013

2. Upgrade of TopSky system with additional functionalities Dec 2014

2. Ground to air Tx/Rx Oct. 2013

3. Automatic Message Handling System- AMHS Dec. 2013

4. Cristal project ADS-B WAM Dec 2013-2014

5. TopSky –C upgrade October 2013 - 2014

6. VCCS Acropolis upgrade 2014

7. VCCS back-up for ACC, LCA and PHA 2014

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of aeronautical data and aeronautical information.

Safety and Capacity domains (also Regulatory)

Air/Ground Data-Link services

2012-2016

All BLUE MED States

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Air/Ground Data-Link (AGDL) services facilitate air/ground exchanges between

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deployment of VDL Mode 2, upgrades of data processing systems and aircraft

equipage to support the required data-link services.

Capacity and Safety domains (also Regulatory)

PBN/RNP Approach

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2012-2015

All BLUE MED States

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RNP APCH procedures are the simplest RNP procedures that provide instrument

approaches to runways. RNP APCH procedures are well suited for providing

instrument approaches to runways that do not currently have adequate ground-based

navigation facilities to support an instrument approach or to back up existing ground-

based navigation procedures

Safety and Cost-efficiency domains (also Regulatory)

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All BLUE MED States

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of the maintenance on operations.

Safety and Capacity domains

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2013-2014

All BLUE MED States

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Capacity, Safety, Environment and Cost-efficiency domains

Safety management

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[IDP] [Essential]

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The airspace issue such as the harmonization of OAT and GAT is under the authority of the combined Civil‐Military National Airspace Policy Body. Regulatory work shall be finalised and endorsed by the first quarter of 2014 and the bulk amount of work has been completed. Due to the limited scope of military operations and due to local geography where most of the State is covered by controlled airspace, ATC for military traffic is provided by the Civilian ATC units.

04/2014

REG (By:12-2018)

Regulatory work shall be finalised and endorsed by the first quarter of 2014 and the bulk amount of work has been completed.

Partly Completed

04/2014

ASP (By:12-2018)

Military traffic is handled by Civil ATC where applicable. Due to the limited scope of military operations and due to local geography where most of the State is covered by controlled airspace, ATC for military traffic is provided by the Civilian ATC units.

Partly Completed

04/2014

MIL (By:12-2018)

Military work in this area is alligned to the work of the DCAC and the combined Civil‐Military National Airspace Policy Body

Partly Completed

04/2014

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

[Essential] Planned

The military needs of the Cyprus National Guard regarding airspace usage is very limited and do not interfere with the ATFCM process for GAT airspace. No need for extensive airspace management. ASM is being executed based on local needs. Airspace Management Cell in producing a UUP reflecting any change in airspace use planning as described in the ASM Handbook, coordinates the UUP with CNMF and submits UUP to CNMF as described in the ASM Handbook.

12/2015

ASP (By:12-2015)

Due to the limited extend of the military operations and the existing level of cooperation of the Civil and Military authorities the objective is completed to a large extend.

Planned

12/2015

MIL (By:12-2015)

Due to the limited extend of the military operations and the existing level of cooperation of the Civil and Military authorities the objective is completed to a large extend.

Planned

12/2015

AOM20 Implement ATS Route Network (ARN) - Version 7 (By:10/2013)

[Essential] Completed

Cyprus is progressively deploying the ATS route network including the first FAB developments such as Free Route Airspace (FRA) implementation, and Terminal Airspace System (TAS) developments. Cyprus is a member of the Blue Med FAB within which a lot of work is completed with regards to ARN v7.

10/2013

ASP (By:10-2013)

DCAC is progressively deploying the ATS route network including the first FAB developments such as Free Route Airspace (FRA) implementation, and Terminal Airspace System (TAS) developments. DCAC is working in the Blue Med FAB within which a lot of work is completed with regards to ARN v7.

Completed

10/2013

MIL (By:10-2013)

The implemenation of the MIL requirements is done in conjuction with the DCAC and the AMC.

Completed

10/2013


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

[Essential] Planned

The State supports the ANSP in this effort as this project is part of the IDP of SESAR. Funding for the support of the project was granted by the Ten‐T.

09/2015

REG (By:12-2017)

The NSA shall review the safety case that will be supplied by the ANSP before the implementation phase of the project. Parallel oversight with the progress of the project shall be effected.

Planned

09/2015

ASP (By:12-2017)

The aim of this project is to implement the capability of aircraft operators to plan their flight direct from all the entry to exit points in Nicosia FIR to accommodate the main traffic flows on the South East axis of Europe enabling flights to operate close to user preferred trajectories. This implementation will be an example of efficiency to neighboring third countries at the boundaries with Europe and, in this respect, it should be considered for its potential of extending the free route concept beyond the European airspace. The general concept is that the entry and exit points of the FIR will be retained, allowing however free routing within the FIR.

Planned

09/2015

MIL (By:12-2017)

The military does not operate flights within the upper airspace of Nicosia FIR. If the need arises coordination with the DCA shall be initiated.

Not Applicable

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

Not Applicable

LCLK - Larnaca(Outside Applicability Area)

Larnaca is not in the applicability area ‐ ASP (By:12-2011) Larnaca is not in the applicability area

Not Applicable

‐

APO (By:12-2011) Larnaca is not in the applicability area

Not Applicable

‐

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

Completed

Runway Safety team is established in Larnaca and Pafos. Full implementation including all EAPPRI recommendations have been done in 2010.

12/2010

REG (By:12-2013) All actions have been completed in 2010.

Completed

12/2010

ASP (By:12-2013)

Team established in 2005. The status of the Larnaca Runway Safety Team was defined in 2008 and recommendations have been met.

Completed

12/2008

MIL (By:12-2013)

The Cypriot National Guard does not deliver any ATC services to Civil Aviation and has no Regulatory role.

Not Applicable

‐

APO (By:12-2013) All actions completed in 2010.

Completed

12/2010

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

[Essential] Not Applicable

LCLK - Larnaca

(Outside Applicability Area)Larnaca is not in the applicability area ‐ REG (By:12-2010) Larnaca is not in the applicability area

Not Applicable

‐

ASP (By:12-2011) Larnaca is not in the applicability area

Not Applicable

‐

MIL (By:12-2010) Larnaca is not in the applicability area

Not Applicable

‐


Not Applicable

‐


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

Not Applicable


Larnaca is not in the applicability area ‐ REG (By:12-2017) Larnaca is not in the applicability area

Not Applicable

‐

ASP (By:12-2017) Larnaca is not in the applicability area

Not Applicable

‐


Not Applicable

‐

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

[IDP] [Essential]

Not Applicable



Not Applicable

‐


Not Applicable

‐


Not Applicable

‐

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


ATC2.2 implemented with new TopSky‐ATC system operation. 06/2012

REG (By:01-2013)

The safety oversight and approval of the introduction of the STCA was part of the oversight activities for the introduction of the ATC system.

Completed

06/2012

ASP (By:01-2013) ATC2.2 implemented since 2013 with new TopSky‐ATC system operation.

Completed

06/2012

MIL (By:01-2013)

The Cypriot National Guard does not deliver any ATC services to Civil Aviation, neither it has any Regulatory role.

Not Applicable

‐

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


APW is a functionality of the current ATM system. 08/2012 ASP (By:12-2016) APW is a functionality of the current ATM system.

Completed

08/2012

MIL (By:12-2016)


Not Applicable

‐

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


The MSAW functionality is employed by the current ATM system. 08/2012

ASP (By:12-2016)

The MSAW was part of the set of functionalities of the new TopSKy‐C system. The functionality was also part of the ATCO training for the introduction of the system into operations. The functionality is currently employed.

Completed

08/2012

MIL (By:12-2016)


Not Applicable

‐


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

[Essential] Planned

APM was integrated in the current system with the first upgrade of summer 2013. ATCO training was based on the EUROCONTROL Specification for APM and related guidance material will be analyzed before operations. Further analysis of the functionality shall be made with the implementation of Approach Radar at Larnaca airport. Approximate date for the APP radar implementation is 2016.

09/2016

ASP (By:12-2016)

It was integrated with the 1st upgrade of the new ATM System in summer 2013. The functionality shall be used by the approach radar control ATCOs at Larnaca airport in 2016 (estimated)

Planned

09/2016

MIL (By:12-2016)


Not Applicable

‐

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

[Essential] Not Applicable

Cyprus is not in the applicability area of this Objective. ‐ ASP (By:12-2015) Cyprus is not in the applicability area of this Objective.

Not Applicable

‐

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

[Essential] Planned

The ATM system is equipped with an MTCD. ATCO training is completed and the safety assessment is planned .

06/2014

REG (By:12-2016)

The acceptance of the MTCD functionality is included in the ATM system upgrade and the functionality was assessed within the safety assessment of the project. The use of the functionality is under the continuous assessment of the NSA.

Planned

06/2014

ASP (By:12-2016)

The ATM system is equipped with an MTCD. ATCO training is completed and the safety assessments is planned .

Planned

06/2014

ATC15

Implement, in En-Route operations, information exchange mechanisms, tools and procedures in support of Basic AMAN operations (By:12/2017) (Outside Applicability Area)

[IDP] [Essential]

Not Applicable

Cyprus is not in the applicability area of this Objective. ‐ REG (By:12-2017) Cyprus is not in the applicability area of this Objective.

Not Applicable

‐

ASP (By:12-2017) Cyprus is not in the applicability area of this Objective.

Not Applicable

‐

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

Planned

Cyprus will fulfil the objective by the set deadline. The DCAC Safety Regulatory Unit, the body responsible for the safety oversight of airline operators, has initiated its work towards informing the aircraft carriers.

01/2015

REG (By:12-2015) Objective to be handled by the Safety Regulaton Unit of the DCAC (SRU)

Planned

01/2015

ASP (By:03-2012) DCAC incorporates the training material in ATCO training.

Completed

03/2012

MIL (By:12-2015)

Not applicable for the Military authorities as military do not operate aircraft falling under this requirement.

Not Applicable

‐


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

[IDP] [Essential]

Planned

Cyprus shall strive to implement this new ESSIP objective ATC17 to the maximum possible extend. In doing so the State shall ensure that the requirements of Commission Regulation (EC) 1032/2006 and ATC17 are fulfilled. The ANSP is implementing the electronic dialogue within the scope of the new ATM system. The NSA shall ensure that all safety aspects related to the changes are reviewed.

12/2018

REG (By:12-2018)

The NSA shall review and approve the proposed changes of the ANSP under the scope of the approval of changes. Shall oversee the changes induced to the system to support Electronic Dialogue during Coordination and Transfer, via the submission and review of the relevant safety assessment document of the ANSP

Planned

12/2018

ASP (By:12-2018)

The ANSP has started implementing the requirements of ATC 17 under the scope of the upgrade of the ATM system. In doing so the relevant safety studies shall be completed and the required training shall be developed and delivered to all concerned personnel.

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

A mandate to migrate to IPv6 has been notified to DCA ANSP. Information of DCA ANSP compliance has been provided to the European Commission and the Agency by end of 2010. The new ATM system that became operational in 2013 foresees the use of the FMTP protocol for information exchanges between flight data processing systems for the purpose of notification, coordination and transfer of flights. The FMTP application shall be effected via migration to IPv6. The ATM system did not utilize any X25 networks since OLDI was not implemented. The current OLDI implementation foreseen for 2014 will utilize the internet protocol.

12/2014

REG (By:12-2010)

A Mandate to migrate to IPv6 has been notified to DCA ANSP; Information of DCA ANSP compliance has been provided to the European Commission and the Agency by end of 2010.

Completed

12/2010

ASP (By:12-2014)

The new ATM system that became operational in 2013 foresees the use of the FMTP protocol for information exchanges between flight data processing systems for the purpose of notification, coordination and transfer of flights. The FMTP application shall be effected via migration to IPv6. The ATM system did not utilize any X25 networks since OLDI was not implemented. The current OLDI implementation foreseen for 2014 will utilize the internet protocol.

Planned

12/2014

MIL (By:12-2014) The Cypriot National Guard does not deliver any GAT service.

Not Applicable

‐

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

Planned

Plans are ready for the introduction of AMHS. Implementation will commence after the introduction of the new ATM system is put into operation.

12/2014

ASP (By:12-2014)

The ANSP has initiated the planning of the project with the drafting of the specificaitons. Due to limited resource availability the project will essentially be accelarated when the new ATM system is put into operation

Planned

12/2014


Not Applicable

‐

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

Planned

The general intention of all Blue Med FAB partners is to implement COM11 Voice over IP. 12/2018 REG (By:12-2018) NSA will follow the procedure for the oversight of changes.

Planned

12/2018

ASP (By:12-2020)

The general intention of all Blue Med FAB partners was to rather concentrate on COM11 Voice over IP as this was seen as the technology of the future.

Planned

12/2018


Not Applicable

‐


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

[IDP]

Not Applicable



Not Applicable

‐


Not Applicable

‐

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

Not Applicable



Not Applicable

‐


Not Applicable

‐


Not Applicable

‐

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

[Essential] Late

Planned in combination with the new ATM system, installation and operation planned for 06/2014. 06/2014

ASP (By:12-2006)

Implementation dependent on the installation and operation of the new ATM system planned for 06/2014.

Late

06/2014


Not Applicable

‐

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

[Essential] Planned

Partly completed. The remaining SLoAs are planned to be implemented with the update roadmap of the ATM system

12/2015

ASP (By:12-2015)

Already partially implemented in current system, but it will be fully implemented with the update roadmap of the ATM system

Planned

12/2015


Not Applicable

‐

FCM04 Implementation of Short Term ATFCM Measures - phase 1 (By:12/2015) (Outside Applicability Area)

[IDP] [Essential]

Not Applicable


Not Applicable

‐

ASP (By:12-2015) Cyprus is not in the applicability area of this Objective.

Not Applicable

‐


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

[Essential] Planned

The State will fulfill this requirement with the cooperation of the DCAC (ANSP) and the Military authorities under the FUA law and the operation of the AMC.

12/2016

REG (By:12-2016)

The NSA shall review the safety argument of the changes to the automated ASM support system of the ANSP. If the severity class of identified risks is 1 or 2 or 3, the following actions are foreseen, to analyze the safety case, review the safety arguments and conditions for the acceptance of the changes. The necessary notification shall be made in due time.

Planned

12/2016

ASP (By:12-2016)

The DCAC and the AMC shall cooperate for the better knowledge of the airspace availability and of the traffic demand. Operations shall be optimized to better reflect the needs of military users.

Planned

12/2016

MIL (By:12-2016)

The Military needs are well addressed by the use of FUA and the operation of the AMC. The Military will cooperate to provide more accurate and prompt data to be inputed into the system

Planned

12/2016

APO (By:12-2016) Larnaca and Pafos outside Coordinated Airports scope

Not Applicable

‐

INF04 Implement integrated briefing (By:12/2012)

Completed

AIS modernisation including integrated briefing (AIS, ARO, ATFM) has been implemented during 2008. There is no current plan to integrate MET briefing

12/2008

ASP (By:12-2012)

AIS modernisation including integrated briefing (AIS, ARO, ATFM) has been implemented during 2008.

Completed

12/2008

MIL (By:12-2012)


Not Applicable

‐

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

[Essential] Planned

The State has initiated its work on this objective. The main part of the work shall be completed by the AIS. All suport shall be given to the AIS provider in terms of equipment and training.

07/2017

REG (By:07-2017)

The NSA is ready to oversight the changes required by the objective and that will be implemented by AIS provider. Any changes to procedures, training and equipment shall be the subject of an NSA review including the relevant safety assessment.

Planned

06/2014

ASP (By:07-2017)

Parts of the requirement are partially completed. Changes in the infrastructure and personnel training are under study.

Planned

07/2017

MIL (By:07-2017)

The objective is not applicable to the Cypriot National Guard, as all military aeronautical data is originated by the AIS provider of the DCAC.

Not Applicable

‐

APO (By:07-2017) Work in progress in coordination with AISP and Regulator

Planned

07/2017

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

[IDP] [Essential]

Planned

The work for this objective is now under the scope of the IDP program of SESAR. The ANSP is planning the execution of the project

02/2015

REG (By:02-2015)

This introduction of this functinality will be performed according to the approved SMS procedures and oversight practices.

Planned

02/2015

ASP (By:02-2015)

Planned with the entry into operations of the new ATM system. The DCA is in contact with Data Link services to prepare a plan within the Blue Med program.

Planned

02/2015

MIL (By:-)

The Cypriot National Guard does not possess any transport type state aircraft.

Not Applicable

‐


ITY-AGVCS2

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

Planned

The State will follow the deadlines and applicability requirements of regulation (EU) 1072/2012 regarding the channel spacing below FL195. The relevant guidelines and applicability exceptions will be decided shortly and notified to the ANSP and military fort their project plans.

12/2018

REG (By:12-2018)

The NSA will monitor the change via the submission of the required safety cases by the ANSP and by collecting evidences on the radios operated that comply with the 8,33 channel spacing except where derogations/exceptions apply.

Planned

12/2017

ASP (By:12-2018)

The ANSP has recently put into operations new radio equipment with 8,33 kHz channel spacing capability. The change has been safety assessed. The upgrading of the communication systems will be completed well before the deadline of the regulation. Training of operational staff will be planned accordingly.

Planned

12/2018

MIL (By:12-2020)

The Military authorities will examine the applicability of the regulation and will plan the relevant changes to both airborne and ground systems. The extend of the changes is assessed to be initially small to the limited scope of operations.

Planned

12/2018

APO (By:12-2018)

The airports shall examine the applicability of article 2(4) of (EU) 1072/2012 and will create a plan for the conversions of frequency assignments

Planned

12/2017

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

[Essential] Planned

Current FDP currently support these operations but OLDI is not implemented. Implementation will be done with the connection to the ATC system of Greece, Egypt and Israel. The other adjacent countries (Lebanon and Syria) do not currently support the OLDI protocol, whereas Turkey refuses to cooperate with Cyprus on all issues, including Air Traffic.

02/2015

REG (By:12-2012)

The operator has a SMS which foresees that any change is assessed for Safety point of view. The NSA will review the safety case for the introduction of COTR

Late

06/2014

ASP (By:02-2015)

Current FDP currently support these operations but OLDI is not implemented. Implementation will be done with the connection to the ATC system of Greece, Egypt and Israel. The other adjacent countries (Lebanon and Syria) do not currently support the OLDI protocol, whereas Turkey refuses to cooperate with Cyprus on all issues, including Air Traffic.

Planned

02/2015

MIL (By:12-2012)

Operations of Cypriot National Guard OAT do not require any ground to ground automated co‐ordination processes.

Not Applicable

‐

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

[IDP]

Completed

Technically completed with the new ATM system that uses OLDI over FMTP 12/2013

REG (By:12-2014)

The objective is fulfilled with the installation and operation of the new ATM system.

Completed

12/2013

ASP (By:12-2014)

The new ATM system became operational in 2013 uses the FMTP protocol for information exchanges between flight data processing systems for the purpose of notification, coordination and transfer of flights. The system implements OLDI with FMTP.

Completed

12/2013

MIL (By:12-2014)

The Cypriot National Guard does not provide any GAT service, these are provided by DCAC. Therefore this Objective is not aplicable.

Not Applicable

‐


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

Planned

The Republic of Cyprus shall be fully compliant with Regulation (EU) No 1207/2011 on the appropriate time scale.

02/2015

REG (By:12-2013)

The NSA has established a well documented system on the oversight of CNS changes in the State and regularly reviews and approves the safety assessment of the ANSP. The review of the assessment is based on the methodology proposed by Eurocontrol. The whole process is published for all providers in Cyprus. The process is currently being practiced extensively.

Completed

12/2012

ASP (By:02-2015)

The ANSP conducts a safety assessment process for all surveillance function related changes. The safety assessment process aim is to analyses the evidences and justify the arguments. This methodology shall be applied for any upcoming change. The ANSP is in continuous communication with the ANSP in the development of the safety cases. A vital part of the management of changes is the relevant training of the affected ATM personnel.

Planned

02/2015

MIL (By:12-2019)

The Cyprus Military does not use or does not provide surveillance data for ATM purposes.

Not Applicable

‐

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

[Essential] Late

The restructuring of the airspace around Larnaca airport in accordance with ICAO PANS OPS requirements is at a mature stage. A Terminal Area has been designed, new fixed transition altitude has been decided and new conventional STARS and SIDS and let down procedures are already designed. The same airspace design concept will also apply for Paphos as soon as the Larnaca procedures are published. The process is expected to be completed in the second half of 2014. Cyprus will implement RNAV 1/RNP procedures to be supported though the use of GNSS. The RNAV 1 SIDS and STARS will overlay the new conventional procedures. In an environment without adequate ground navigation infrastructure, the SID/STAR application of RNAV 1 might necessitate exclusive application of GNSS. In this phase, aircraft that do not meet the RNAV 1 Standards (non‐capable) will be requested to fly on VOR/DME/NDB routes, whereas aircraft that meet the RNAV 1 Standards (capable) are to fly in general on RNAV routes (Mixed Operations). These RNAV1 trajectories will also improve efficiency in running continuous climb and descent operations.

12/2014

REG (By:01-2005)

The NSA shall provide the nessesary oversight on the design and the implementation of the new procedures

Late

12/2014

ASP (By:12-2012)

The restructuring of the airspace around Larnaca airport in accordance with ICAO PANS OPS requirements is at a mature stage. A Terminal Area has been designed, new fixed transition altitude has been decided and new conventional STARS and SIDS and let down procedures are already designed. The same airspace design concept will also apply for Paphos as soon as the Larnaca procedures are published. The process is expected to be completed in the second half of 2014. Cyprus will implement RNAV 1/RNP procedures to be supported though the use of GNSS. The RNAV 1 SIDS and STARS will overlay the new conventional procedures. In an environment without adequate ground navigation infrastructure, the SID/STAR application of RNAV 1 might necessitate exclusive application of GNSS. In this phase, aircraft that do not meet the RNAV 1 Standards (non‐capable) will be requested to fly on VOR/DME/NDB routes, whereas aircraft that meet the RNAV 1 Standards (capable) are to fly in general on RNAV routes (Mixed Operations). These RNAV1 trajectories will also improve efficiency in running continuous climb and descent operations.

Late

12/2014

MIL (By:12-2012)

The Cypriot National Guard does not provide any GAT service as these are provided by DCAC.

Not Applicable

‐


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

[Essential] Planned

The EASA material for APV procedures is currently under review and projectst for the Design and Publication of APV/Baro and/or APV/SBAS procedures and the development of a national safety case for APV/Baro operations and/or APV/SBAS operations are initiated.

12/2015

REG (By:04-2016) The EASA material for APV procedures is currently under review

Planned

09/2014

ASP (By:12-2016)

A project for the Design and Publication of APV/Baro and/or APV/SBAS procedures is initiated and shall follow the completion of NAV03. The Approach Procedures (RNAV GNSS) with vertical guidance (APV) shall use barometric inputs (APV Baro‐VNAV). APV Baro‐VNAV criteria is waiting for enhancements like offset criteria and Vertical Error Budget (VEB) methodology. The standard approach procedure will be GNSS based. This will significantly contribute to improving safety because it reduces pilot workload and prevents CFIT. ILS will be retained and ground based approaches are considered to be essential for contingency purposes. A project for the development of a national safety case for APV/Baro operations and/or APV/SBAS operations is initiated.

Planned

12/2015

MIL (By:12-2016)

The Cypriot National Guard does not intend to implement this objective as it does not possess any transport type aircraft.

Not Applicable

‐

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

Completed

The interfaces between the commercial civilian, VFR and Military traffic has been examined. The DCAC has reviewed the VFR airspace infringement issue through a survey on VFR/military operations at Larnaca/Paphos airports and redesigned the lower national airspace. Training and procedures and the relevant AICs were completed. Additional measures to reduce airspace infringements are made already. Specific reporting mechanism for IFR airspace infringements also exists, and results are communicated to airlines for corrective actions.

12/2011

REG (By:12-2011)

The measures employed ny the ANSP to reduce the risk to aircraft operations caused by airspace infringements are under the scope of the regulatory oversight.

Completed

12/2009

ASP (By:12-2011)

The interfaces between the commercial civilian, VFR and Military traffic has been examined. The DCAC has reviewed the VFR airspace infringement issue through a survey on VFR/military operations at Larnaca/Paphos airports and redesigned the lower national airspace. Training and procedures and the relevant AICs were completed. Additional measures to reduce airspace infringements are made already. Specific reporting mechanism for IFR airspace infringements also exists, and results are communicated to airlines for corrective actions.

Completed

12/2011

MIL (By:12-2011)

The Cypriot National Guard does not deliver any ATC services to Civil Aviation, neither it has any Regulatory role. The actions by the DCAC has been conducted in collaboration with the Military Authorities.

Not Applicable

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

Planned

The State has established the necessary oversight activities in the form of audit plans, audit reports and subsequent corrective action plans. The process of airport certification has been initiated and its expected to cover the requirements emanating thought the excursion action plan. The State will follow the process closely.

06/2015

REG (By:01-2018)

The DCAC‐Airports Oversight section and the NSA will include the program under their audit scopes for the upcoming years.

Planned

06/2015

ASP (By:12-2014)

The ANSP is actively participating in the local safety teams and will adjust the Tower staff trailing accordingly to cover the aspects of the plan.

Planned

12/2014

MIL (By:01-2018)

The Cyprus National Guard does not operate and IFR/GAT that falls under the Runway prevention excursion program.

Not Applicable

‐

APO (By:12-2014)

The airport is under certification process which covers both the physical elements required and the procedure requirements. Participates also in the local safety teams.

Planned

12/2014

SRC-CHNG

Implementation of Safety Oversight of Changes to ATM by National Supervisory Authorities (NSA) (By:12/2010) (Outside Applicability Area)

Not Applicable


Not Applicable

‐

MIL (By:12-2010) Cyprus is not in the applicability area of this Objective.

Not Applicable

‐

SRC-RLMK

Implement the EUROCONTROL Safety Regulatory Requirements (ESARRs) (By:12/2010) (Outside Applicability Area)

Not Applicable


Not Applicable

‐


Not Applicable

‐

SRC-SLRD Safety Levels and Resolution of Deficiencies (By:12/2010) (Outside Applicability Area)

Not Applicable


Not Applicable

‐


Not Applicable

‐


Annexes

Annex A – Specialists involved in the LSSIP Process

LSSIP Co-ordination

LSSIP Focal Point for CYPRUS

DCAC Nicos NICOLAOU / Haris ANTONIADES [email protected]

[email protected]

LSSIP Focal Point for ANSP DCAC Haris ANTONIADES [email protected]

LSSIP Focal Point for NSA DCAC/NSA Panayiota DEMETRIOU-GEORGIOU [email protected]

LSSIP Focal Point for Military Cypriot National Guard Marinos KYROU [email protected]

LSSIP Focal Point for Airport DCAC Nicolas MYTIDES [email protected]

LSSIP Contact Person for CYPRUS

EUROCONTROL Bernd HILL [email protected]

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 Nicos NICOLAOU

AOM19 G. ACAMPORA, O. MROWICKI O. CIOARA Nicos NICOLAOU

AOM20 R. BUCUROIU O. CIOARA Nicos NICOLAOU

AOM21 R. BUCUROIU O. CIOARA Nicos NICOLAOU

AOP01.2 P. ADAMSON P. VRANJKOVIC Persephone PAPADOPOULOU

AOP03 T. LICU P. VRANJKOVIC Persephone PAPADOPOULOU



AOP05 P. ADAMSON P. VRANJKOVIC Persephone PAPADOPOULOU

ATC02.2 B. BAKKER, S. DROZDOWSKI I. FEIJT Haris ANTONIADES




ATC07.1 N. GAUTIER L. DELL’ORTO Haris ANTONIADES

ATC12 N. GAUTIER L. DELL’ORTO Haris ANTONIADES


ATC16 S. DROZDOWSKI L. DELL’ORTO Haris ANTONIADES


COM09 L. POPESCU O. ALFARO Haris ANTONIADES

COM10 Y. EYUBOGLU A. KOKONA Haris ANTONIADES

COM11 L. POPESCU A. KOKONA Haris ANTONIADES

ENV01 P. ADAMSON B. HILL Haris ANTONIADES

ENV02 S. MAHONY, A. WATT B. HILL Haris ANTONIADES

FCM01 H. KOOLEN O. CIOARA Haris ANTONIADES

FCM03 S. SMIDT O. CIOARA Haris ANTONIADES

FCM04 M. RICHARD O. CIOARA Haris ANTONIADES


ESSIP Objective

EUROCONTROL Objective Owners EUROCONTROL EIPR Objective Coordinator

National Stakeholder Specialist(s)

FCM05 N. AGACDIKEN O. CIOARA Haris ANTONIADES

INF04 P. MATERN A-P. FRANGOLHO Persephone PAPADOPOULOU

ITY-ADQ M. UNTERREINER A-P. FRANGOLHO Persephone PAPADOPOULOU

ITY-AGDL S. DISSING A. KOKONA Haris ANTONIADES

ITY-AGVCS2 TBD O. ALFARO Persephone PAPADOPOULOU

ITY-COTR N. GAUTIER L. DELL’ORTO Haris ANTONIADES

ITY-FMTP L. POPESCU O. ALFARO Haris ANTONIADES

ITY-SPI M. BORELY, R. STEWART A-P. FRANGOLHO Haris ANTONIADES

NAV03 F. PAVLICEVIC A. KOKONA Nicos NICOLAOU

NAV10 R. FARNWORTH A. KOKONA Nicos NICOLAOU

SAF10 T. LICU I. FEIJT Petros STRATIS

SAF11 S. LAWRENCE I. FEIJT Petros STRATIS

SRC-CHNG M. DEBOECK A. DYBOWSKA Petros STRATIS

SRC-RLMK M. DEBOECK A. DYBOWSKA Petros STRATIS

SRC-SLRD M. DEBOECK A. DYBOWSKA Petros STRATIS


Annex B – National Stakeholders Organisation Charts

B1. Organisation chart of DCAC:

B2. Stakeholders Organisation Chart (arrows indicate interaction)

Safety Regulation Unit

SecurityAir Navigation Services Air Transport

NSA

Air Traffic Services

Aeronautical Information

Services

CNS

MET Services

Airport Operator

TWRs located in the airport periphery


B3. Organisation chart of Cyprus Air Command


Annex C – Glossary of Abbreviations

ACAS Airborne Collision Avoidance System

ACC Area Control Center

ADEXP ATS exchange presentation

ADS Automatic Dependent Surveillance

AIS Aeronautical Information Service

AMAN Arrival Management

ANS Air navigation services

AOP Airport operations

APP Approach Control Service

ARN Area Route Network

ASM Airspace Management Service

ATC Air Traffic Control

ATCO Air Traffic Control Officer

ATFM Air Traffic Flow Management

ATM Air Traffic Management

ATS Air Traffic Services

CNS/ATM Communication Navigation Surveillance/Air Traffic Management

COM Communication

CYTA Cyprus Telecommunications Agency

DCA Department of Civil Aviation

EAD European AIS Data Base

EASA European Aviation Safety Agency

EC European Commission/Community

ECAC European Civil Aviation Conference

EGNOS European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service

ETFMS Enhanced tactical flow management system

ENV Environment

ESA European Space Agency

EU European Union

EUROCONTROL European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation

FIR Flight Information Region

FPL Flight Plan

FUA Flexible Use of Airspace

GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System

GPS Global positioning system

ICAO International Civil Aviation Organisation

ILS Instrument Landing System

MCW Ministry of Communications and Works

MET Meteorology

MFA Ministry of Foreign Affairs

MoD Ministry of Defence

MSAW Minimum safe altitude warning

MTCD Medium term conflict detection

NOTAM Notice to Airmen

OLDI On Line Data Interface

RNAV Area Navigation

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