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2025

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 IAVW information into the SWIM.
Standards for meteorological information exchange, including quantitative volcanic ash
Develop proposals for inclusion in Amendment 82 to Annex 3 to meet operational requirements in preparation for the operational implementation of the next generation of WAFC services.
Annex 7 - Aircraft Nationality and Registration Marks
Description of Amendments
Develop and/or enhance provisions that would facilitate cross-border transfers of aircraft.
Annex 10 - Aeronautical Telecommunications, Volume I - Radio Navigation Aids
Description of Amendments
New provisions for WAIC / Radio Altimeter interoperability.
Standards for H-ARAIM
Annex 10 - Aeronautical Telecommunications, Volume II - Communication Procedures including those with PANS status
Description of Amendments
Amendments to bring document up to date with current practices and technology
Annex 10 - Aeronautical Telecommunications, Volume III - Communication Systems
Description of Amendments
Amendments related to air navigation cyber-resilience
Part I: Amendment with updates on Addressing and Naming conventions and their Management and security
Part II: Amendments to bring document up to date with current practices and technology (VOIP)
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 for meteorological information exchange
Develop proposals for the new PANS-MET which reflect the next generation WAFS services.
Global Air Navigation Plan (Doc 9750)
Description of Amendments
Update to the TBO Architectural Framework (e.g. TBO Thread and TBO Tree) for inclusion in the 8th Edition of the GANP
Actions and Activities
Description of Amendments
Develop an outreach and communication plan to provide relevant information to appropriate ICAO regional groups and/or other relevant channels
New guidance material on requirements for a proper identification of ATS routes
Preliminary assessment of output from 9785 and 10166 in terms of implementation
Gather statistics related to audio recordings in support of accident and incident investigations of small aircraft engaged in commercial operations with single pilot crew.
Identify and develop consequential amendments to all affected ICAO manuals (Planning/Pre-departure)
Develop an operational concept for a new operational reporting information service that replaces the current NOTAM system, in compliance with SWIM requirements.
Evaluate the need to update the AIM Roadmap, as required
Revise Doc 9906 to address the close cooperation between States, data houses and OEMs with regard to providing coded PBN procedures to the FMS as required
Development of a concept of operation for next generation equipment functions to improve navigation service robustness in the presence of RFI to GNSS
Update of SADIS and WIFS technology to deliver OPMET data and WAFS data to users in a SWIM compliant manner using API’s and web coverage or web feature services.
Develop the WAFC SIGWX data provision to provide multiple time-steps of data in SWIM compliant IWXXM format
Further, develop ICAO’s data collection and analyze capabilities based on needs analysis
Contribute to the development of the dashboards to monitor SSP and SMS effectiveness for various levels
Review whether provisions related to safety of the supply chain, cargo, and mail, are adequate in reducing undeclared and mis-declared dangerous goods in the cargo compartment of an aircraft
Explore how screening methods can support detecting dangerous goods including lithium batteries in addition to security threats.
Initial feasibility assessment of the benefits, costs, and any limiting factors (such as ASE) across all facets of industry.
Determine the feasibility and merit of introducing global provisions for the use of STDs in ATCO and AMTEM training and licensing.
Determine if specific guidance is needed for the implementation of STDs in ATCO environments to cover issues such as (but not limited to) functional considerations, benefits and relation to operational/live training.
Determine the potential and the merit to establish FSTD minimum specifications for CBTA and evidence-based training.
Women and minority and ethnic groups representation study - Study to identify why women and minority and ethnic groups are under-represented in aviation professions and to recommend clearly prioritised actions for ICAO to commission in order to mitigate the barriers that deter those groups from seeking jobs in aviation. The scope of the study should include ICAO practices including a review of existing ICAO competencies to ensure that gender bias has not been inadvertently introduced.
Development of TBO guidance on value-driven transitioning to a globally interoperable TBO environment
Develop a proposal for amendment to Doc 9854
Coordinate the collection, assessment and documentation of new flight information needs and determine a recommended a means (FPL2012 or FF-ICE) to accommodate the information needs, in accordance with the FF-ICE implementation strategy developed under Job Card ATMRPP.001 (WPE 10318 refers)
Identify a list of tasks to enable the implementation of the connected aircraft concept and propose a draft job cards, taking into account the outcome of the 14th Air Navigation Conference (26 August – 6 September 2024).
Approach all relevant expert groups and the Secretariat to share the harmonised vocabulary package including the note to be included in all Annexes, PANS and Docs and encourage reviewing the terminology used in accordance with relevant Vocabularies
Establish a standardized description of the data and information management lifecycle and add it to the basic data and information activity terms and definitions
Create information domain glossaries in UNTERM to accompany the Information Management Vocabulary glossary and allow for further harmonisation and improvements.
Establish a web-based platform to share guidance materials and studies developed by other organizations and the experience, best practices and lessons learned from States that have already implemented DATS with a due account that the information published must be technology agnostic.
Consider developing means to promote the harmonization, collection and sharing of safety information related to wildlife strikes.
Conduct applicability assessment, identify gaps and review Annex 14, Volume II to facilitate piloted and pilotless VTOL operations at heliports.
Update the document "Guidelines for the Implementation of OPMET data exchange using IWXXM"
Update the plan for the implementation of MET information into a SWIM environment (MET-SWIM Plan)
Update the roadmap for the implementation of MET information into a SWIM environment (MET-SWIM Roadmap)
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.
Determine technical considerations for an international aviation trust framework incorporating the needs of ICAO, States, industry and other stakeholders, and, as necessary, develop appropriate guidance to address them.
Develop high-level roadmap indicating transition stages and milestones for enabling the implementation of an international aviation trust framework
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
Identify consequential amendments to other ICAO documents

2026

Annex 1 - Personnel Licensing
Description of Amendments
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
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
Review the provisions pertaining to unmanned balloon operations in Annex 2 and revise as necessary in light of any new separation standards developed
Update Standards in Annex 2, Appendix 4 to reflect the impact of new RPAS provisions being added to Annex 6
Review existing procedures and develop proposals for amendments as necessary
Annex 3 - Meteorological Service for International Air Navigation
Description of Amendments
Assess the mitigation strategies related to annexes with the existing material; add the mitigation means applicable to RPAS which are missing
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
Define the classification(s) of RPA, RPS for the purpose of developing the applicable airworthiness standards
Annex 8 - Airworthiness of Aircraft
Description of Amendments
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 I - Radio Navigation Aids
Description of Amendments
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
Provide human performance input to ensure effective use and management of C2 link systems by the remote pilot including link management.
Annex 10 - Aeronautical Telecommunications, Volume II - Communication Procedures including those with PANS status
Description of Amendments
C2 link systems requirements based on RCP Specifically including link mode control, hand over procedures, C2 status monitoring and lost C2 link procedure
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
Update relevant provisions as required
Consequential amendment if required to align with Annex 2 (not expected)
Annex 10 - Aeronautical Telecommunications, Volume III - Communication Systems
Description of Amendments
Define requirements for the security of the C2 link (Consider Cyber security or ATM security manuals Annex 17...)
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
Assess the mitigation strategies related to annexes with the existing material; add the mitigation means applicable to RPAS which are missing
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 4
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 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 RLP and C2CSP concepts as well as the C2 Link technical solutions
Annex 11 - Air Traffic Services
Description of Amendments
Assess the mitigation strategies related to annexes with the existing material; add the mitigation means applicable to RPAS which are missing
Identify requirements fostering increased implementation of ATFM
Update relevant provisions as required
Develop provisions related to ATFM and capacity determination.
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 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
Assess the mitigation strategies related to annexes with the existing material; add the mitigation means applicable to RPAS which are missing
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
Update SARPs in Annex 14, Volume I and develop proposals as appropriate, to integrate RPAS operations at aerodromes and heliports.
Annex 14 - Aerodromes, Volume II — Heliports
Description of Amendments
Provisions on the certification of heliports including implementation of SMS
Update SARPs in Annex 14, Volume II and develop proposals as appropriate, to integrate RPAS operations at aerodromes and heliports.
Annex 18 - The Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air
Description of Amendments
Consequential amendments to Annex 18 to accommodate RPAS operations
Annex 19 - Safety Management
Description of Amendments
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 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
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
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 PANS-OPS and identify necessary changes
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
Review PANS-OPS and identify necessary changes
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-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.
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
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)
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)
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
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
Update Doc 9157 and develop proposals as appropriate to support RPAS operations at aerodromes.
Update Doc 9137 and develop proposals as appropriate to support RPAS operations at aerodromes.
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
New Circular or online publication - Examples as guidance for helicopter specific safety risk management
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)
Develop guidance and considerations for establishing arrangements and/or agreements for regional, multi-regional, or global MET service provision

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)
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 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
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.
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 2: Based on the 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.
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.
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
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.
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
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 charting requirements to Annex 4, as necessary
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
Review Annex 6, Part I related to audio recordings by means of lightweight flight recorders and propose amendments if necessary.
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.
Update Annex 6 Part I in line with revised PB AOM concept and clarify guidance in relevant attachments
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.
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
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.
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
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.
Review and propose amended SARPs considering updated industry specifications
Annex 6 - Operation of Aircraft, Part IV - International Remotely Piloted Aircraft System
Description of Amendments
Review and propose amended SARPs considering industry specifications
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 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
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 11 - Air Traffic Services
Description of Amendments
Address identification of SID and STAR transitions procedures.
Revision as necessary to support the revised upper limit of RVSM stratum.
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
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 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
Operational procedure for interval management
Provisions providing PBCS requirements, lateral separation and longitudinal spacing for helicopter RNP 0.3 ATS routes
Develop RTF phraseology for SID and STAR transitions procedures in Doc 4444 (PANS-ATM), as necessary
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
Flight crew procedure to use on board IM equipment
Information to explain the implication of Advanced RNP Charting requirements to the flight crew
Amend definitions / design criteria of SID and STAR to include transition concept. Develop promulgation criteria for SID and STAR procedures.
Ensure each use of the term altitude is clearly explained in a specific context.
Develop provisions for the application of RNP0.3 to specific helicopter operations (phase 3)
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
Amend definitions / design criteria of SID and STAR to include transition concept. Develop promulgation criteria for SID and STAR 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
Develop provisions for the application of RNP0.3 to specific helicopter operations (phase 3)
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
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
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
Requirements for a proper identification of SID and STAR transitions procedures
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
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
Global Air Navigation Plan (Doc 9750)
Description of Amendments
Develop needed inputs for the GANP
Actions and Activities
Description of Amendments
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
As necessary, develop provisions for preventing and responding to incidents from lithium batteries.
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
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
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 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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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.
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

2031

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.

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 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 provisions in Doc 10066 to reflect the new ATM related RPAS provisions being developed (No need currently identified; potentially for 2032 applicability)
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
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