MSG 3 Final Report

MSG/3- REPORT
INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION
REPORT OF THE THIRD MEETING OF

THE MIDANPIRG STEERING GROUP
MSG/3
(Cairo, Egypt, 17 – 19 June 2013)
The views expressed in this Report should be taken as those of the

MIDANPIRG Steering Group and not of the Organization. This Report will,
however, be submitted to the MIDANPIRG and any formal action taken will
be published in due course as a Supplement to the Report
Approved by the Meeting

and published by authority of the Secretary General
The designations employed and the presentation of material in this publication
do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of ICAO
concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its
authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontier or boundaries.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I - HISTORY OF THE MEETING
1. Place and Duration ........................................................................................................ 1

2. Opening ......................................................................................................................... 1
3. Attendance ..................................................................................................................... 1
4. Officers and Secretariat ................................................................................................. 1
5. Language ....................................................................................................................... 2
6. Agenda .......................................................................................................................... 2
7. Conclusion and Decisions – Definition ......................................................................... 2
8. List of Conclusions and Decisions ................................................................................ 2
PART II - REPORT ON AGENDA ITEMS
Report on Agenda Item 1 ........................................................................................... 1-1

Appendix 2A
Report on Agenda Item 3 ..................................................................................... 3-1/3-3
Report on Agenda Item 4 .................................................................................... 4-1/4-6

Appendix 4A – 4C
Report on Agenda Item 5 ..................................................................................... 5-1/5-2

Appendix 6A
List of Participants .................................................................................... Attachment A
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PART I - HISTORY OF THE MEETING
1. PLACE AND DURATION
1.1 The Third meeting of the MIDANPIRG Steering Group (MSG/3) was held at the
Meeting Room of the ICAO Middle East Regional Office in Cairo, Egypt, from 17 to 19 June 2013.
2. OPENING
2.1 The meeting was opened by Mr. Mohamed Khonji, Regional Director, ICAO Middle
East Office, Cairo.
2.2 Mr. Khonji welcomed all the participants to Cairo and thanked them for their attendance.
He welcomed and introduced the Chairman of MIDANPIRG and MSG, Mr. Hamad Alaufi, Director
AIS, General Authority of Civil Aviation, Saudi Arabia, who extended also a warm welcome to all
participants to the MSG/3 meeting.
2.3 Mr. Khonji recalled briefly the history of the Steering Group and highlighted the global
developments related to air navigation; referring in particular to the twelfth Air Navigation
Conference (AN-Conf/12) and the Second Meeting of the Directors General of Civil Aviation in the
Middle East Region (DGCA-MID/2) held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 20 - 22 May 2013. He underlined
the need to develop a MID Region Air Navigation Strategy with a clear definition of the priorities and
targets for the Region. Mr. Khonji highlighted also the need to review the MIDANPIRG
Organizational Structure to cope with the new developments and ways of working.
2.4 Finally, Mr. Khonji wished the meeting all the success.
3. ATTENDANCE
3.1 The meeting was attended by a total of twenty two (22) participants from seven (7) MID
Region States (Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates), two
(2) Organisations and one (1) Agency (MIDRMA). The list of participants is at Attachment A.
4. OFFICERS AND SECRETARIAT
4.1 The meeting was chaired by the Chairman of MIDANPIRG, Mr. Hamad M. Alaufi,
Director AIS, General Authority of Civil Aviation, Saudi Arabia.
4.2 Mr. Mohamed R. M. Khonji, ICAO Middle East Regional Director acted as the Secretary
of the Meeting, assisted by:
Mr. Jehad Faqir - Deputy Regional Director
Mr. Mohamed Smaoui - Regional Officer, Air Navigation Services/Aeronautical
Information Management (ANS/AIM)
Mr. Raza A. Gulam - Regional Officer, Communications, Navigation and
Surveillance (CNS)
Mr. Adel Ramlawi - Regional Officer, Aerodrome and Ground Aids (AGA)
Mr. Elie El Khoury - Regional Officer, Air Traffic Management and Search
and Rescue (ATM/SAR)
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5. LANGUAGE
5.1 The discussions were conducted in English. Documentation was issued in English.
6. AGENDA
6.1 The following Agenda was adopted:
Agenda Item 1: Adoption of the Provisional Agenda
Agenda Item 2: Follow-up on the outcome of MIDANPIRG/13 Meeting
Agenda Item 3: Global, Inter and Intra-Regional Activities
Agenda Item 4: Performance Framework for Regional Air Navigation Planning and
Implementation
Agenda Item 5: Air Navigation Deficiencies and Safety matters
Agenda Item 6: Future Work Programme
Agenda Item 7: Any other Business
7. CONCLUSIONS AND DECISIONS – DEFINITION
7.1 The MIDANPIRG records its actions in the form of Conclusions and Decisions with
the following significance:
a) Conclusions deal with matters that, according to the Group’s terms of reference,
merit directly the attention of States, or on which further action will be initiated
by the Secretary in accordance with established procedures; and
b) Decisions relate solely to matters dealing with the internal working arrangements
of the Group and its Sub-Groups
8. LIST OF CONCLUSIONS AND DECISIONS
DRAFT CONCLUSION 3/1: MID REGION AIR NAVIGATION STRATEGY
DRAFT CONCLUSION 3/2: MIDANPIRG REVISED ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
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PART II: REPORT ON AGENDA ITEMS
REPORT ON AGENDA ITEM 1: ADOPTION OF THE PROVISIONAL AGENDA
1.1 The meeting reviewed the Provisional Agenda, and adopted it as at Para 6 of the
History of the Meeting.
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REPORT ON AGENDA ITEM 2: FOLLOW-UP ON THE OUTCOME OF MIDANPIRG/13 MEETING
2.1 The meeting was apprised of the outcome of the Thirteenth meeting of the Middle
East Air Navigation Planning and Implementation Regional Group (MIDANPIRG/13) held in Abu
Dhabi, UAE, 22 - 26 April 2012.
2.2 The meeting reviewed and updated MIDANPIRG/13 Follow up Action Plan as at
Appendix 2A to the Report on Agenda Item 2 and urged MID States to take necessary follow-up
actions, as appropriate.
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FOLLOW-UP ACTION PLAN ON MIDANPIRG/13 CONCLUSIONS AND DECISIONS
CONCLUSIONS AND DECISIONS FOLLOW-UP TO BE INITIATED BY DELIVERABLE TARGET DATE REMARKS
CONCLUSION 13/1: AERODROMES CERTIFICATION Completed

IMPLEMENTATION AND ACTION PLAN
That, States, that have not yet done so, be urged to take necessary Implement the Conclusion ICAO State Letter 15 Sep. 2012 AN 5/3 -12/152
measures to start/complete the Implementation of the Aerodromes dated 05 June
Certification Programme in an expeditious manner and provide the ICAO States Action Plan 2012
MID Regional Office with the associated Action Plan, before 15
September 2012, for review by the ADCI TF
CONCLUSION 13/2: RUNWAY END SAFETY AREA (RESA) Completed
That, States, that have not yet done so, be invited to take necessary Implement the Conclusion ICAO State Letter Dec. 2012 AN 5/22 - 12/193
measures to include in their national regulations the requirements related dated 04 July 2012
to Runway End Safety Area (RESA) as reflected in ICAO Annex 14 States Update
Recommended Practice in order to reduce the safety risk of Runway Regulation
Excursion.
CONCLUSION 13/3: IMPROVEMENT OF THE ATS ROUTE STRUCTURE Ongoing

IN THE MID REGION
That, as a first step towards the rationalization of the ATS route network Implement the Conclusion ICAO State Letter Sep. 2012 AN 6/5.8 -
in the MID Region: States 12/164 dated 12
Users June 2012
a) States be urged to;
i) identify those ATS Routes that are not economically structured
within their airspaces;
ii) coordinate and agree with appropriate authorities on the priority
of action to replace the identified routes with more economical
routes based on the definition of City Pairs, the PBN and FUA
concepts;
b) Users to;
i) identify those ATS Routes that are not economically structured
in the MID Region;
ii) provide priority of action; and
c) States and Users; provide feedback to the ARN TF/6 meeting
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CONCLUSION 13/4: MIDRAR PROJECT Ongoing
That States, be invited to support the MIDRAR Project and assign Implement the Conclusion ICAO State Letter 30 Aug. 2012 AN 6/5.8.3 –
Focal Points to provide necessary information to the MIDRAR Team States 12/167 dated 12
June 2012
CONCLUSION 13/5: IMPLEMENTATION OF REDUCED RADAR Ongoing
LONGITUDINAL SEPARATION IN THE MID
REGION
That, Implement the Conclusion ICAO State Letter 30 Aug. 2012 AN 6/3 – 12/165
States dated 12 June
a) States, that have not yet done so;
2012
i) be urged to implement the 20 NM radar longitudinal
separation; Feedback
received from
ii) be encouraged to further reduce the radar longitudinal States
separation within the MID Region to 10 NM, where
appropriate; and
iii) be invited to agree with their neighbouring FIRs/States on
the date of implementation and updating of the LoAs;
b) the ATM Regional PFFs be updated to include the reduced radar
longitudinal separation as an ATM objective for the MID Region.
CONCLUSION 13/6: MID STRATEGY ON SSR CODE Completed
ALLOCATION
Implement the Strategy MIDANPIRG/13 Strategy Apr. 2012

That, the MID Region Strategy on SSR Code Allocation be updated as at
Appendix 4.2B to the Report on Agenda Item 4.2
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CONCLUSION 13/7: MID SSR CODE MANAGEMENT PLAN (CMP) Completed
That, the MID Region SSR Code Management Plan is endorsed as at Implement the Conclusion States State Letter May 2012 AN 6/17-12/124
Appendix 4.2C to the Report on Agenda Item 4.2. ICAO dated 10 May 12
AN 6/17 –
12/127 dated 14
May 2012
DECISION 13/8: DISSOLUTION OF THE SSRCA STUDY GROUP Completed
That, recognizing that its work programme has been completed, the ATM/AIM/SAR SG to MIDANPIRG/13 Dissolve SG Apr. 2012
SSRCA Study Group is dissolved. address SSR CA issues
CONCLUSION 13/9: MID REGIONAL CONTINGENCY PLAN Ongoing
Implement the Conclusion States State Letter Sep. 2012 AN 6/1.2.1 –

That, States and users be urged to review the MID Regional
ICAO 12/166 dated 12
Contingency Plan and the revised version of the CRAME-03 at
June 2012
Appendices 4.2E and 4.2F to the Report on Agenda Item 4.2,
CRAME III
respectively; and provide updates and comments to the ICAO MID
contact list
Regional Office before 1 September 2012.
Updated
CONCLUSION 13/10: POST RVSM IMPLEMENTATION IN THE Ongoing
BAGHDAD FIR
That, Implement the Conclusion ICAO State Letter 15 Jun. 2012 AN 6/5.10.15B-
12/172 dated 13
a) Iraq be urged to implement the actions agreed by the BFPRI-SCM in
States/Stakeholders Provide support 15 Oct. 2012 June 2012
an expeditious manner to solve the ATC coordination,
Iraq letter dated
communication and surveillance issues between Baghdad ACC and
Iraq Implement the 15 Oct. 2012 23 Sep. 2012
the neighbouring ACCs;
Action Plan AN 6/5.10.15D-
b) States and all stakeholders be invited to support Iraq in the process
12/318 dated 23
of normalization of the Baghdad FIR; and
Oct. 2012
c) in case of low progress of implementation of the necessary actions
Iraq Letter dated
by Iraq before 15 October 2012, the RVSM operations be suspended
11 Feb 2013
in the Baghdad FIR.
Updated Action
Plan 22 April
2013
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DECISION 13/11: REVISED TOR OF THE ATM/AIM/SAR SUB- Completed

GROUP
That, the ATM/SAR/AIS Sub-Group be renamed ATM/AIM/SAR Sub- Implement the Work MIDANPIRG/13 Updated TOR Apr. 2012
Group with Terms of Reference as at Appendix 4.2K to the Report on Programme of the and Procedural
Agenda Item 4.2. ATM/AIM/SAR SG Handbook
CONCLUSION 13/12: MEANS OF DISSEMINATION OF THE LIST OF Ongoing
VALID NOTAM
That, States be encouraged to: Implement the Conclusion ICAO State Letter 30 Jun. 201 AN 8/2.1 –
12/200 dated 1
a) use the internet (emails and/or websites) for the dissemination of the States Feedback from Sep. 2012 Jul. 2012
monthly printed plain-language list of valid NOTAM and discontinue States
its dissemination in hardcopy by post; and (To be closed)
b) make available on the web on a daily or at least on a weekly basis an

updated list of valid NOTAM.
CONCLUSION 13/13: AVOIDANCE OF THE AIRAC DATE Completed
15 NOVEMBER 2012
That, taking into consideration the worldwide impact of the ICAO New Implement the Conclusion ICAO State Letter 30 Jun. 2012 AN 8/2.1 –
FPL format implementation, States be invited to avoid the use of the 12/232 dated 6
AIRAC date of 15 November 2012 as an effective date for the States Feedback from 20 Sep. 2012 Aug. 2012
introduction of significant changes to the aeronautical information States
publications.
DECISION 13/14: DISSOLUTION OF THE QMS ACTION GROUP Completed
That, recognizing that the activities of the QMS AG were very limited, Implement the Decision MIDANPIRG/13 QMS AG Apr. 2012
the QMS AG is dissolved. dissolved
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CONCLUSION 13/15: QMS IMPLEMENTATION Ongoing
That, in accordance with Annex 15 provisions, States, that have not yet Implement the Conclusion ICAO State Letter 30 Jun. 2012 AN 8/4.1 –
done so, be urged to take necessary measures to: 12/199 dated 1
States Feedback from Sep. 2012 Jul. 2012
a) organize at the National level, awareness campaigns and training
States
programmes to promote and expedite the process of implementation
(To be closed)
of QMS for AIS;
b) implement/complete the implementation of the required QMS in an
expeditious manner;
c) arrange for an ISO 9001 certification by an accredited certification
body; and
d) ensure that quality management is applicable to the whole
aeronautical information data chain from data origination to
distribution to the next intended user, taking into consideration the
intended use of data.
CONCLUSION 13/16: CERTIFICATION OF THE AIM SERVICES Ongoing
That, in order to improve the level of compliance with the Standards and Implement the Conclusion ICAO SARPs/Guidance 2016 Subject to ANC
Recommended Practices of Annex 4 and Annex 15 and pave the way for Material approval
the transition from AIS to AIM, ICAO consider the inclusion of a
requirement for the certification of AIM Services in Annex 15.
DECISION 13/17: ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MIDAD STUDY GROUP Completed
(MIDAD STG)
That, the MID Region AIS Database (MIDAD) Study Group (MIDAD Implement the work MIDANPIRG/13 MIDAD STG Apr. 2012
STG) is established with Terms of Reference as at Appendix 4.3B to the programme of the MIDAD established
Report on Agenda Item 4.3. STG
DECISION 13/18: DISSOLUTION OF THE AIS AUTOMATION Completed
ACTION GROUP
That, recognizing that the activities of the AIS Automation Action Group Implement the Decision MIDANPIRG/13 AIS Automation Apr. 2012
(AISA AG) were very limited, the AISA AG is dissolved. AG dissolved
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CONCLUSION 13/19: MIDAD PROJECT SECOND PHASE Ongoing
That, taking into consideration the results of the first phase of the Implement the Conclusion ICAO State Letter Dec. 2012 DGCA-MID/2
MIDAD Study, States, Users and all concerned stakeholders be invited Conc.2/7
to provide all necessary support for the achievement of the second phase States and Users Support the During Phase
of the MIDAD Project. MIDAD Project 2 of the
MIDAD
Project
CONCLUSION 13/20: COMMITMENT TO THE MIDAD PROJECT Ongoing
That, as part of the Second Phase of the MIDAD Project: Implement the Conclusion ICAO MOA signed 2013 DGCA-MID/2
Conc.2/7
a) a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) be signed by Bahrain, Iran, Concerned States
Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria and
Yemen in order to legally reflect their commitment to the MIDAD
Project; and
b) other States from within and outside the MID Region, interested to
participate in the MIDAD Project, be invited to sign the MOA.
CONCLUSION 13/21: MIDAD LEGAL FRAMEWORK Ongoing
That, the following options be considered for the endorsement of the Implement the Conclusion DGCA-MID/2 Agreement on the Apr. 2013 DGCA-MID/2
MIDAD legal framework by the DGCA-MID/2 meeting: best option for Conc.2/7
the MIDAD legal
a) a volunteer State/Group of States provides the legal framework by framework
hosting the project; or
b) an ICAO TCB Project for the implementation of MIDAD, including

the establishment of a MIDAD legal entity or agency (similar to the
MIDRMA).
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DECISION 13/22 TERMS OF REFERENCE OF THE AIM TASK FORCE Completed
That, the AIS/MAP Task Force be renamed AIM Task Force with Terms Implement the work MIDANPIRG/13 Updated TOR Apr. 2012
of Reference (TOR) as at Appendix 4.3D to the Report on Agenda Item programme of the AIM TF
4.3.
CONCLUSION 13/23: MID IP NETWORK SURVEY Completed
That, States complete the MID IP Network survey as at Appendix 4.4A Implement the Conclusion ICAO State Letter May 2012 AN 7/5.1 –
to the Report on Agenda Item 4.4 and provide feedback to the ATN-IPS 12/190 dated 1
WG/4 meeting. States Completed July 2012
Survey
CONCLUSION 13/24: DEVELOPMENT OF IP BASED MID NETWORKS Completed
That, States, that have not yet done so, be urged to: Implement the Conclusion ICAO State Letter Sep. 2012 AN 7/5.1 –
12/190 dated 1
a) develop national plans, in line with the ICAO Manual on the States July 2012
Aeronautical Telecommunication Network (ATN) using Internet
Protocol Suite (IPS) Standards and Protocols (Doc 9896), for
migration to IPv6 taking the existing IPv4 based aeronautical
systems into account;
b) consider the use of IPv4/IPv6 protocol translation devices only as a

provisional solution during the migration; and
c) include a requirement for both IPv4 and IPv6 in their ongoing Air
Traffic Services (ATS) Message Handling System (AMHS)
implementation programmes in order to ensure seamless transition
and interoperability.
CONCLUSION 13/25: UPDATE THE AMC SYSTEM Completed
That, States be urged to keep the data related to their COM CENTER Implement the Conclusion ICAO State Letter Sep. 2012 AN 7/5.1 –
updated in the EUR-AMC system. States 12/203 dated 1
July 2012
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CONCLUSION 13/26: MID AFTN/CIDIN DIRECTORY CNS SG/5 11-13

Dec 2012 -
updated the
directory
That, ICAO MD Regional Office: Implement the Conclusion ICAO MID Routing Dec. 2012
Jordan Directory in MID
a) take necessary steps with Jordan to populate the MID AFTN/CIDIN
States AMC
Directory in the MID-AMC; and
b) post the MID AFTN/CIDIN Directory in the ICAO MID Website.
CONCLUSION 13/27: MID-ATS MESSAGE MANAGEMENT CENTRE Ongoing
(AMC) PROJECT
That, Implement the Conclusion ATN-IPS WG Operations of Dec. 2012 AN 7/5.1 –
ICAO MID-AMC 12/203 dated 1
a) Jordan complete the development of the MID-AMC;
Jordan July 2012
b) ICAO MID Regional Office communicate with EUROCONTROL States Trial results Apr. 2013
to provide the necessary support for the project; a) to c)
Completed
c) ATN-IPS WG and CNS SG develop the necessary legal framework
d) On going
for the use of the MID-AMC; and
d) States be encouraged to use the MID-AMC on trial basis for one
year.
DECISION 13/28: REVISED TOR OF THE ATN-IPS Completed
WORKING GROUP
That, the Terms of Reference (TOR) of the ATN-IPS Working-Group be Implement the work MIDANPIRG Updated TOR Apr. 2012
updated as at Appendix 4.4C to the Report on Agenda Item 4.4. programme of the ATN IPS
WG
DECISION 13/29: TERMS OF REFERENCE OF THE CNS SUB-GROUP Completed
That, the Terms of Reference (TOR) of the CNS SG be updated as at Implement the work MIDANPIRG Updated TOR Apr. 2012
Appendix 4.4D to the Report on Agenda Item 4.4. programme of the CNS SG and Procedural
Handbook
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CONCLUSION 13/30: NATIONAL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK Ongoing
That, States be urged to: Implement the Conclusion ICAO State Letter 30 Jun. 2012 AN 7/26.1 –
12/233 dated 6
a) develop, update and/or complete their National Performance States Feedback and On regular Aug. 2012
Framework, including the National Performance Framework Forms reports basis
(PFFs), ensuring the alignment with and support to the regional (To be closed)
performance objectives;
b) incorporate the agreed MID Region Performance Metrics into their
National performance monitoring process; and
c) report relevant data necessary for performance monitoring of the air
navigation systems to the ICAO MID Regional Office, on a regular
basis, with a view to update the Regional PFFs and monitor the MID
Region Performance Metrics.
CONCLUSION 13/31: ENDORSEMENT OF THE AIM PARTS OF THE MID Completed
BASIC ANP AND FASID
That, the AIM Parts of the MID Basic ANP and FASID, including the Implement the Conclusion MIDANPIRG/13 Basic ANP and Apr. 2012
AIM FASID Tables at Appendices 4.5F, 4.5G and 4.5H to the Report FASID AIM
on Agenda Item 4.5: Parts
a) are endorsed;
b) be used as a planning document for the transition from AIS to AIM

in the MID Region; and
c) be formally included in the MID ANP through a proposal for

amendment, when the new structure of the MID ANP is finalized
and the AIM FASID Tables are populated with relevant data.
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DECISION 13/32: ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MID AIR NAVIGATION Completed

PLAN AD-HOC WORKING GROUP (ANP WG)
That, the MID Air Navigation Plan Ad-hoc Working Group Convene the ANP WG/1 MIDANPIRG/13 ANP WG Apr. 2012 ANP WG/1 held
(ANP WG) be established to fulfil the requirements set up by meeting established in Cairo, 27-29
MIDANPIRG through Decision 12/49. May 2013
CONCLUSION 13/33: STATE ACTION PLANS FOR CO2 EMISSION Ongoing
That, States, that have not yet done so, be urged to: Implement the Conclusion States Action Plan 30 Jun. 2012
a) send the contact details of their CO2 emission focal point to the
ICAO MID Regional Office; and
b) submit their action plan for CO2 emission to ICAO before 30 June
2012.
DECISION 13/34: ESTABLISHMENT OF THE AIR TRAFFIC Ongoing
MANAGEMENT MEASUREMENT TASK FORCE
(ATMM TF)
That, the ATMM TF be established with Terms of Reference (TOR) as at Convene the ATMM TF/1 MIDANPIRG/13 ATMM TF Apr. 2012 First meeting
Appendix4.5J to the Report on Agenda Item 4.5. meeting established (8-9 September
2013)
CONCLUSION 13/35: ESTIMATING ENVIRONMENT BENEFITS Ongoing
That, in order to allow the Air Traffic Management Measurement Task Implement the Conclusion ICAO State Letter Dec. 2012 AN 6/15 –
Force (ATMM TF) and the CNS/ATM/IC SG to follow-up the 13/028 dated 20
implementation of the ATM operational improvements and estimate the States/Users Feedback (IFSET 2013 Jan 2013
fuel savings accrued from the corresponding improvements on regional reports)
basis: ATMM TF and Reports of First meeting
CNS/ATM/IC SG meetings (8-9 September
a) States be urged to: 2013)
i) use IFSET or a more advanced model/measurement capability
available to estimate environment benefits accrued from
operational improvements;
ii) send the IFSET reports/the accrued environmental benefits to

ICAO MID Regional office on a bi-annual basis.
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b) IATA to:
i) encourage users to support the programme; and
ii) consolidate users’ inputs and report the accrued environmental
benefits to ICAO MID Regional office on a bi-annual basis.
CONCLUSION 13/36: ICAO NEW FLIGHT PLAN FORMAT AWARENESS Completed

CAMPAIGNS
That, States be urged to conduct internal awareness campaigns on INFPL Implement the Conclusion ICAO State letter Jun. 2012
and invite all stakeholders within their States. States
CONCLUSION 13/37: ICAO NEW FPL FORMAT TESTING SCHEDULE Completed
That, States be urged to follow the testing schedule as at Appendix 4.5L Implement the Conclusion ICAO State letter Jun. 2012
to the Report on Agenda Item 4.5. States
CONCLUSION 13/38: INFPL STRATEGIC SUPPORT TEAM (SST) Completed
That, in order to support INFPL implementation in the MID region, Implement the Conclusion States State Letter Jun. 2012
those States requiring support request the ICAO MID Regional Office to
coordinate with the SST members the provision of the required support.
CONCLUSION 13/39: REVISED STRATEGY FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION Completed
OF INFPL
That, the revised MID Region Strategy for the implementation of INFPL Implement the Strategy MIDANPIRG/13 Strategy Apr. 2012
be adopted as at Appendix 4.5M to the Report on Agenda Item 4.5.
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CONCLUSION 13/40: MID REGION INFPL IMPLEMENTATION Completed

DOCUMENT
That, the MID Region INFPL Implementation document be adopted as at Implement the Conclusion MIDANPIRG/13 Adopted Apr. 2012
Appendix 4.5N to the Report on Agenda Item 4.5. Document
CONCLUSION 13/41: MID REGION PROCESS FOR MODE Completed
S IC CODES ALLOCATION
That, the process for the allocation of IC codes for Mode S radars in the Implement the Conclusion MIDANPIRG/13 Adopted process April 2012
MID Region be adopted as at Appendix4.5O to the Report on Agenda and follow the IC code
Item 4.5. allocation process
DECISION 13/42: MID REGION SURVEILLANCE STRATEGY Completed
That, the CNS SG review MID Surveillance Strategy and ADS-B Implement the Decision CNS SG/5 MID Surveillance Dec. 2012 CNS SG/5 11-13
Strategy at Appendices 4.5P and 4.5Q to the Report on Agenda Item4.5 CNS SG/5 develop Strategy Dec 2012 –Draft
and develop a consolidated MID Surveillance Strategy. consolidated Strategy Conc 5/6
CONCLUSION 13/43: ALLOCATION OF 24 BIT AIRCRAFT Completed
ADDRESS
That, States be urged to: Implement the Conclusion ICAO State Letter Sep.2012 AN 7/27 – 12/210
States dated 11 Jul.
a) allocate 24 bit aircraft address according to Annex 10, Volume III,
MIDRMA 2012
Part I, Chapter 9, Table 9-1 (allocation of aircraft addresses to
States);
b) send the allocation list to ICAO MID Regional Office and
MIDRMA by 30 September 2012; and
c) provide ICAO MID Regional Office and MIDRMA with regular
updates to the allocation list.
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CONCLUSION 13/44: PROTECTION OF GNSS SIGNAL Completed
That, States that are listed in the footnotes 5.362B and 5.362C be urged Implement the Conclusion ICAO State Letter Jun.2012 AN 6/28-12/217
to take necessary measures to remove their names from these footnotes as States dated 18 Jul.
soon as possible. 2012
CONCLUSION 13/45: STRATEGY FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF GNSS Completed
IN THE MID REGION
That, the Strategy for implementation of GNSS in the MID Region be Implement the Strategy MIDANPIRG/13 Strategy Apr. 2012
updated as at Appendix 4.5R to the Report on Agenda Item 4.
CONCLUSION 13/46: GNSS SURVEY Completed
That, States complete the GNSS questionnaire as at Appendix 4.5S to Implement the Conclusion ICAO State Letter Sep.2012
the Report on Agenda Item 4.5 and send it to the ICAO MID Regional
Office before 1 September 2012. States Completed
Survey
CONCLUSION 13/47: MID REGIONAL PBN IMPLEMENTATION Completed
STRATEGY AND PLAN
That, the MID Regional PBN Implementation Strategy and Plan be Implement the Strategy MIDANPIRG/13 Strategy Apr. 2012
updated as at Appendix4.5T to the Report on Agenda Item 4.5.
DECISION 13/48: ESTABLISHMENT OF MID PBN SUPPORT TEAM Completed
(MPST)
That, MPST be established with TOR as at Appendix 4.5U to the Report Implement Decision MIDANPIRG/13 MPST Apr. 2012
on Agenda Item 4.5. established
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CONCLUSION 13/49: MID PBN SUPPORT TEAM (MPST) On going
That, Implement the Conclusion ICAO State Letter Coordination

Sep. 2012
States MPST Visit ongoing with
a) ICAO MID Regional Office provide the leadership for MPST; UAE IATA, Egypt,
IATA Jordan and UAE
b) UAE be the champion for the MPST;
c) IATA fully commit and support the MPST; and
d) States assign members to MPST and allocate necessary resources
CONCLUSION 13/50: PBN IMPLEMENTATION PROGRESS REPORT On going
That, for future reporting on the status of PBN implementation, States be Implement the Conclusion States Progress Report Every 6 AN 6/28-12/211
urged to: months dated 11 Jul.
20112
a) use the excel sheet as at Appendix 4.5X to the Report on Agenda
Item 4.5, and PBN Implementation Progress Report Template as at
Appendix 4.5Y to the Report on Agenda Item 4.5; and
b) submit progress reports to ICAO MID Regional Office every six
months and whenever major progress is achieved.
CONCLUSION 13/51: SUPPORTING IMPLEMENTATION OF SECURE Completed
SADIS FTP SERVICE IN THE MID REGION
That, States, that have not already done so, be urged to register for the Implement the Conclusion ICAO State Letter 15 Jun. 2012
Secure SADIS FTP Service in view of noting the cessation of its
predecessor, the SADIS FTP Service, on 30 November 2012, in
accordance with SADISOPSG/16 Conclusion 16/15.
CONCLUSION 13/52: SIGMET TEST PARTICIPATION Completed
That, States’ MID SIGMET Test focal points be invited to participate in Implement the Conclusion ICAO State Letter 31 Aug. 2012
the bi-annual SIGMET tests conducted by the EUR Region and report
any deficiencies at each MET SG meeting.
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CONCLUSION 13/53: UPDATE TO THE MID REGIONAL SIGMET Completed

GUIDE
That, States with meteorological watch office responsibilities, and that Implement the Conclusion ICAO State Letter 15 Jun. 2012
have not yet done so, be invited to provide, by 1 July 2012, the World
Meteorological Organization Abbreviated Header Lines used for the States Necessary 1 Jul. 2012
issuance of SIGMET for flight information regions (FIRs) under their information
area of responsibility for inclusion in the MID Regional SIGMET Guide
CONCLUSION 13/54: DEVELOP RECOMMENDATION OF MID Completed
REGIONAL OPMET CENTRES FOR INTER-
REGIONAL EXCHANGE OF OPMET DATA
That, Implement the Conclusion ICAO State Letter 15 Jun. 2012
a) the MID Bulletin Management Group: States Completed 31 Aug. 2012

survey
i. determine requirements associated with the establishment of
Regional OPMET Centres (ROC) in the MID Region; and
ii. carry out a survey based on requirements developed in (i) to

determine States’ capabilities for establishing ROC(s); and
b) concerned States be invited to complete the survey by 31 August

2012 in order for the MID BMG to report back to MET SG/4 with a
recommendation of potential regional designation of ROC(s) for
further consideration by MIDANPIRG/14.
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CONCLUSION 13/55: OPMET DATA ERRORS AND DEFICIENCIES Completed
That, Implement the Conclusion ICAO State Letter 31 Aug. 2012
a) States be informed of:
i) incorrect addressing to Regional OPMET Centre (ROC) Vienna

as provided at Appendix 4.6A to the Report on Agenda Item
4.6;
ii) multiple bulletins received at ROC Vienna as provided at
Appendix 4.6B to the Report on Agenda Item 4.6 and assure
only one bulletin is sent to ROC Vienna;
iii) non-receipt of OPMET (SA, FC, FT) requests during

monitoring as provided at Appendix 4.6C to the Report on
Agenda Item 4.6; and
b) States non-compliant with TAF requirements be included in ICAO

MID deficiency list.
CONCLUSION 13/56: TIMELINESS OF OPMET DATA Completed
That, States be notified of procedures related to METAR and TAF Implement the Conclusion ICAO State Letter 31 Aug. 2012
compilation and dissemination times as per Appendix 4.6D to the Report
on Agenda Item 4.6.
DECISION 13/57: REVISED TOR OF THE MET SG Completed
That, the Terms of Reference (ToR) of the Meteorology Sub-Group be Implement the work MIDANPIRG Updated TOR April 2012
updated as at Appendix 4.6E to the Report on Agenda Item 4.6. programme of the MET SG and Procedural
Handbook
CONCLUSION 13/58: PROVISION OF STATISTICAL DATA Ongoing
That, States be urged to provide required airlines, airports and air Implement the Conclusion ICAO State Letter 31 Dec. 2012 Letter ME
navigation service providers statistical data to ICAO using the new 3/56.11-12/365
revised forms as at Appendix 4.7A to the Report on Agenda Item 4.7. States Statistics dated 19
December 2012
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CONCLUSION 13/59: TRAFFIC FORECAST AND PEAK PERIOD Ongoing

ANALYSIS WORKSHOP
That, with a view to provide States with a better understanding of the Implement the Conclusion ICAO Workshop 2013 Hands-on training
ICAO Statistical data reporting forms and process of development of seminar on Civil
Traffic Forecasts and Peak Period Analysis: Aviation statistics
for ACAC States
a) a MID Traffic Forecast and Peak Period Analysis Workshop be held in ICAO HQ
organised in 2013; and 26-30 Nov.2012
b) States be invited to participate actively in the Workshop.

CONCLUSION 13/60: TRAFFIC FORECASTING AND PEAK PERIOD Ongoing
ANALYSIS REQUIREMENTS IN THE MID REGION
That, considering the on-going requirements for development of Traffic Implement the Conclusion ICAO State Letter 31 Dec. 2012 Fax F.ME 12/364
Forecasts and Peak Period analysis in the MID Region; States be urged dated 19
to: States Statistics and December 2012
necessary support
a) provide required traffic data in order to facilitate the timely and
efficient development of Traffic Forecasts and Peak Period analysis;
and
b) continue their support to the Traffic Forecasting Sub-Group by

ensuring that their respective nominees to the membership of the
Sub-Group include, as much as possible, forecasting experts, air
traffic management experts and, when required, financial analysts to
carry out business case and cost/benefit analysis.
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CONCLUSION13/61: CENTRALIZED AIR NAVIGATION DEFICIENCY Ongoing

DATABASE
That, States and international organizations be invited to: Implement the Conclusion ICAO State Letter 30 Jun. 2012 AN 2/2 – 12/189
dated 21
a) test the centralized air navigation deficiency database on iSTARS States Feedback 31 Aug. 2013 Jun.2012
platform using the guidance in Appendix 5.1A to the Report on
Agenda Item 5.1;
b) update the data as necessary in coordination with the ICAO MID
Regional Office; and
c) provide feedback to the ICAO MID Regional Office by 31 August
2012
CONCLUSION 13/62: NGAP NATIONAL PLANS Ongoing
That, in order to ensure that enough qualified and competent aviation Implement the Conclusion ICAO State Letter 31 Aug. 2012 AN 12/11 –
professionals are available to operate, manage and maintain the future 13/022 dated 17
international air transport system, States be urged to: States Feedback 31 Jan. 2013 Jan. 2013
a) develop Next Generation of Aviation Professionals (NGAP)
National Plan;
b) use the ICAO guidance material for the development of the NGAP
National Plans, including the information contained in ICAO DOC
9956 (Global and Regional 20-year forecasts) and the traffic
forecasts and peak period analysis developed by the TF SG/4
meeting for the period 2010-2030; and
c) provide feedback to the ICAO MID Regional Office before 31
January 2013, for review by the DGCA-MID/2 meeting.
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CONCLUSION 13/63: ELIMINATION OF AIR NAVIGATION DEFICIENCIES Ongoing

IN THE MID REGION
That, States be urged to: Implement the Conclusion ICAO State Letter 15 Jun. 2012 AN 2/2 – 12/189
dated 21 June
a) review their respective lists of identified deficiencies, develop States CAP and 2012
associated Corrective Action Plans and forward them to the ICAO necessary updates
MID Regional Office prior to 15 June 2012; and
b) use the ICAO MID Air Navigation Deficiency Database (MANDD)
for submitting online requests for addition, update, and elimination
of air navigation deficiencies, until the official launch of the
Centralized Air Navigation Deficiency Database on iSTARS.
CONCLUSION 13/64: REPORTING OF LARGE HEIGHT DEVIATIONS Actioned

(LHD)
That, in order to simplify and standardize the reporting of Altitude/Height Implement the Conclusion MIDANPIRG/13 LHD Form Apr 2012
Deviations and Coordination Failures, in accordance with the ICAO Doc endorsed
9937:
States LHD sent to the On monthly
a) the Form at Appendix 5.2A to the Report on Agenda Item 5.2 be MIDRMA basis
used for the reporting of Altitude/Height Deviations and
Coordination Failures; and
b) the monthly submission of LHD replaces the monthly submission of

ADRs and CFRs.
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CONCLUSION 13/65: PROVISION OF REQUIRED DATA TO THE Actioned

MIDRMA
That, considering the on-going requirement for RVSM safety monitoring Implement the Conclusion States Necessary data On monthly To be replaced
in the MID Region: provided to the basis and superseded
MIDRMA by MIDRMA
a) States provide the required data to the MIDRMA on a regular basis Board/Draft
and in a timely manner. The data includes, but is not necessarily Conc. 12/8
limited to:
AN 6/5.10.15A-
i) approval of operators and aircraft for RVSM operations (on 13/002 dated 6
monthly basis or whenever there’s a change); January 2013
ii) Large Height Deviations (LHD) (on monthly basis);
iii) traffic data (as requested by the MIDRMA Board); and
iv) radar data as, when and where required.
b) States not providing the required data to the MIDRMA on a regular

basis and in a timely manner:
i) be included in the MIDANPIRG list of air navigation

deficiencies; and
ii) might not be covered by the RVSM SMRs.
CONCLUSION 13/66: SECOND MID RVSM SAFETY ASSESSMENT Closed
SEMINAR
That, with a view to raise the awareness related to the requirements for Convene the Seminar MIDRMA/ICAO Seminar Oct. 2012 Seminar
sustained RVSM safety assessment activity and improve the knowledge cancelled
of all involved parties, in particular with respect to the Vertical Collision
Risk Methodology and Altimetry System Errors, the MIDRMA, in
coordination with ICAO, organize a Second MID RVSM Safety
Assessment Seminar, in the last quarter of 2012.
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CONCLUSION 13/67: TRAINING ON RVSM SAFETY ASSESSMENT Ongoing
That, with a view to raise the awareness related to the requirements for Implement the Conclusion MIDRMA Training on 2012-2013 To be replaced
sustained RVSM safety assessment activity and improve the knowledge RVSM safety and superseded
of the ATC and Air Operators personnel: assessment by MIDRMA
provided Board/Draft
a) the MIDRMA include in its work programme regular missions to Conc. 12/5
the Member States, during which briefings on the MIDRMA
activities and RVSM safety assessment requirements be provided to
concerned personnel; and
b) for improved effectiveness, the MIDRMA visit to a State be
conducted, to the extent possible, back-to-back with the GMU
height monitoring mission related to the air operator(s) based in this
State.
CONCLUSION 13/68: VERTICAL COLLISION RISK SOFTWARE Actioned
That, Implement the Conclusion MIDRMA VCR Software Oct. 2012 (To be closed)
a) the MIDRMA initiate action for the development/purchase of a

suitable VCR software for the MID Region; and
b) the VCR Software be presented to and validated by the Second MID
RVSM Safety Assessment Seminar, to be held in October 2012
CONCLUSION 13/69: RVSM APPROVALS Ongoing
That, Implement the Conclusion ICAO State Letter 1 Jun. 2012 AN 6/5.10.15A-
12/173 dated 13
a) States be urged to take necessary measures to: States Necessary action 2012-2013 June 2012
i) ensure that, before 30 June 2012, their aircraft operators fully and feedback (To be replaced
comply with Annex 6 provisions related to long term height and superseded
monitoring requirements, based on the MIDRMA MMR by MIDRMA
Tables; Board/Draft
Conc. 12/6)
ii) withdraw the RVSM approvals for their registered aircraft that
would not be compliant with Annex 6 provisions related to long
term height monitoring requirements; after 30 June 2012;
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iii) ban any aircraft without confirmed RVSM approval status from
entering the RVSM airspace; and
iv) report any case of handover at an RVSM Flight Level of an
aircraft without confirmed RVSM approval status from
adjacent ACCs to the MIDRMA and the ICAO MID Regional
Office.
b) the MIDRMA Board Members in coordination with the MID
RVSM Programme Managers monitor and follow up this subject at
the national level, in order to ensure efficient implementation.
CONCLUSION 13/70: MID REGION HEIGHT-KEEPING MONITORING Completed
STRATEGY
That, the MID Region height-keeping monitoring strategy is updated Implement the Strategy MIDANPIRG/13 Strategy April 2012
as at Appendix 5.2B to the Report on Agenda Item 5.2.
CONCLUSION 13/71: MID RVSM SMR 2012-2013 Actioned
That, Implement the Conclusion ICAO State Letter 15 Sep. 2012 AN 6/5.10.15A –
12/271 dated 12
a) the FPL/traffic data for the period 1-31 October 2012 be used for the States Oct. 2012 15 Nov. 2012 Sep 12
development of the MID RVSM Safety Monitoring Report (SMR FPL/traffic data
2012-2013); provided to the
MIDRMA
b) only the appropriate Flight Data form available on the MIDRMA
website (www.midrma.com) should be used for the provision of MIDRMA Draft SMR 30 Apr. 2013
FPL/traffic data to the MIDRMA; and
c) the draft version of the MID RVSM SMR 2012-2013 be ready

before 30 April 2013.
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REPORT ON AGENDA ITEM 3: GLOBAL, INTER AND INTRA-REGIONAL ACTIVITIES
Outcome of the Twelfth Air Navigation Conference (AN-Conf/12)
3.1 The meeting was apprised of the outcome of the twelfth Air Navigation Conference
(AN-Conf/12) held in Montreal, 19-30 November 2012.
3.2 The meeting noted that AN-Conf/12 developed fifty-six (56) Recommendations. On 28
January 2013, the Air Navigation Commission (ANC) reviewed and acted under delegated authority
on forty-eight of the Recommendations and proposed action by the Council on eight
Recommendations. Subsequently, on 1 March 2013 the Council considered and approved the report
of the AN-Conf/12. In this respect, the meeting agreed that necessary follow-up actions related to
these Recommendations will be addressed by MIDANPIRG/14.
3.3 It was highlighted that, with the endorsement of Recommendation 6/11 – Regional
Performance Framework – alignment of air navigation plans and regional supplementary
procedures, proposals for amendment of the MID Air Navigation Plan (ANP) and the Regional
Supplementary Procedures (SUPPs) will be processed to align the applicability areas of the ANP and
SUPPs with the ICAO MID Regional Office accreditation area. This will concern Egypt, Libya and
Sudan.
Outcome of the DGCA-MID/2 Meeting relevant to Air Navigation
3.4 The meeting was apprised of the outcome of the Second Meeting of the Directors
General of Civil Aviation in the Middle East Region (DGCA-MID/2) which was held in Jeddah,
Saudi Arabia, 20 - 22 May 2013. It was highlighted that Performance Based Approach to Air
Navigation Planning and Implementation in the MID Region and MID ATM Enhancement
Programme (MAEP) were included in the agenda of the meeting and accordingly, the associated
follow-up actions to the DGCA-MID/2 Conclusions would be agreed up-on during the course of the
meeting. On the other hand, it was agreed that actions related to Flight Procedure Programme (FPP)
in the MID Region, Contingency Planning, MID AIS Database (MIDAD) Project, Aerodrome
Certification and Establishment of MID ATS Messaging Management Centre (MID-AMC) will be
referred to the appropriate MIDANPIRG subsidiary bodies.
ICAO MID Forum
3.5 The meeting recalled that the ICAO MID Forum was successfully launched in
September 2004 and that Bahrain supported all financial aspects of launching, hosting and running
the project.
3.6 It was further recalled that MSG/1 and MIDANPIRG/11 recognized that it is necessary
to improve the MID forum to enhance communication and information sharing among MID States
through the internet.
3.7 The meeting noted with appreciation and thanks the actions undertaken by Bahrain, in
coordination with the ICAO MID Regional Office, for the improvement of the Forum.
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3.8 The meeting noted that the new Forum was developed based on a workspace approach.
Accordingly, several types of users with different types of privileges are managed by the MID Forum
Administrator based on the user’s registration. The meeting noted that the new URL Address
(www.icaomidforum.org) was secured by the hosting company which took stronger measures to
protect the forum and its contents from any future hacking attempts.
3.9 The meeting noted that the administration of the Forum has been transferred to the
ICAO MID Regional Office, effective June 2013 and that a State Letter will be issued to announce
the launching of the new Forum. The meeting noted with appreciation that Bahrain will always be
providing necessary support to maintain and improve the system.
3.10 Based on the above, the meeting encouraged States and Users from the MID Region to
register and make full use of the MID Forum features.
Progress achieved in the development of the new ANP Template
3.11 The meeting recalled that MIDANPIRG/12, through Decision 12/49, recognized the
need for a complete review of both the content and format of the MID Basic ANP and FASID and
MIDANPIRG/13, through Decision 13/32, agreed to the establishment of an Ad-hoc Working Group
tasked with the development of a revised version of the MID ANP.
3.12 The meeting noted that ICAO Headquarters established a Secretariat Working Group,
composed of a representative from each Regional Office and ICAO Headquarters, to prepare an
action plan and monitor the review/development of the ANP/eANP project.
3.13 The meeting was apprised of the outcome of the first meeting of the eANP-WG held at
the ICAO EUR/NAT Office in Paris, 4 - 8 February 2013. It was highlighted that a revised structure,
format and Table of Contents of the ANP were agreed upon taking into account the ASBU
methodology. In this regard, it was noted that the new ANP would be composed of three volumes:
3.14 The meeting noted that the eANP WG/1 meeting established a Steering Committee
(SC) to coordinate and administer the activities of the working group and take decisions as
appropriate to progress its work. The deadlines for endorsement by the Steering Committee of the
developed material would be as follows:
- Volume I: 30/08/2013
- Volume II: 04/10/2013
- Volume III: 04/10/2013
3.15 The meeting noted that the approval of the final version of the three ANP Volumes is
expected to be made at the eANP WG/2 meeting (Montreal, 18-22 November 2013).
3.16 The meeting was apprised of the outcome of the MID Air Navigation Plan Ad-hoc
Working Group (ANP WG/1) meeting held in Cairo, 27-29 May 2013. It was highlighted that the
ANP WG/1 meeting reviewed the available draft version of the different Parts of Volume I and II
developed within the framework of the Secretariat eANP WG and made comments for improvement
of the current drafts.
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3.17 The meeting noted that the comments made by the ANP WG/1 meeting were shared
with and supported by the Secretariat eANP WG SC during the second teleconference organised on 3
June 2013 and the report of the eANP WG/1 meeting was sent to all the eANP WG members.
3.18 The meeting noted that, in addition to the review of the draft versions of Volume I and
II Parts, the ANP WG/1 meeting initiated discussion on the mechanism for the monitoring of the
ASBU implementation in the MID Region (ANP Volume III) and agreed on an initial set of ASBU
Block 0 Modules for inclusion in the MID Region Air Navigation Strategy, pending final
endorsement by MIDANPIRG. The meeting agreed also on the format of the Tables to be used for the
monitoring of the ASBU implementation in the MID Region. It was highlighted that the Tables
should be further developed to include appropriate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), targets and
action plans; and that necessary/supporting enablers (i.e. Tables, databases, etc.) should be developed
and included in Volume III, taking into consideration the Air Navigation Report Forms, in order to
provide States with the planning tool to be used for the measurement of air navigation systems
performance.
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REPORT ON AGENDA ITEM 4: PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK FOR REGIONAL AIR NAVIGATION

PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION
MID Region ATM Enhancement Programme (MAEP)
4.1 The meeting was apprised of the outcome of the DGCA MID/2 meeting related to the
MID Region Air Traffic Management Enhancement Programme (MAEP).
4.2 The meeting noted that the DGCA MID/2 meeting agreed in principle on the necessity
for a MID Region ATM Enhancement Programme to be established within the framework of
MIDANPIRG. In this respect, it was agreed that the ICAO MID Regional Office organise a Special
Coordination Meeting, to be attended by all concerned parties in order to agree on the best
mechanism to achieve the expected goals, taking into consideration all the proposals and initiatives
(i.e. MIDRAR Phase 1).
4.3 It was also noted that, in order to expedite the process and to avoid that the legal and
funding issues delay the implementation of the Programme, the DGCA MID/2 meeting agreed that a
MAEP Board composed of high level representatives from concerned States and Organizations, be
established to be responsible for overall supervision, direction, and management of the Programme.
4.4 Based on the above, the meeting initiated discussion on the scope, objectives and
framework of the MAEP. In this respect, it was highlighted that the following should be considered
during the development of the programme:
- Human Resources;
- MAEP Board composed of high level representatives (Decision makers);
- Programme/project management;
- Legal, institutional and funding issues;
- States’ commitment and ownership;
- coordination and communication; and
- implementation support (i.e. Go Teams).
4.5 The meeting stressed on the importance of the MAEP Special Coordination Meeting
(MAEP-SCM) that will be held in Cairo, 4 - 5 September 2013. Accordingly, the meeting urged all
stakeholders (States, Users and International/Regional Organizations) to actively support the MAEP-
SCM by submitting proposals to the ICAO MID Regional Office by 15 August 2013, related to the
best mechanism to establish the MID Region ATM Enhancement Programme, taking into
consideration all the past initiatives.
MID Region Air Navigation Strategy
4.6 The meeting recalled that the GANP establishes a framework for incremental
implementations based on the specific operational profiles and traffic densities of each region and
State, which is accomplished through the evaluation of the ASBU modules to identify which of those
modules best provide the needed operational improvements. In this respect, it was highlighted that
Recommendation 6/1 of the AN-Conf/12 calls upon States and PIRGs to finalize the alignment of
regional air navigation plans with the Fourth Edition of the GANP by May 2014.
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4.7 The meeting was apprised of the outcome of the Planning and Implementation
Regional Groups (PIRGs) and Regional Aviation Safety Groups (RASGs) Global Coordination
Meeting (GCM) that was held in Montreal on 19 March 2013 under the Chairmanship of the President
of the ICAO Council. It was highlighted that the outcome of the meeting includes:
a) agreement on establishing regional priorities and targets for air navigation by

May 2014 consistent with the GANP/ASBU framework;
b) agreement on the need to measure performance improvements to help

demonstrate their positive impact on the environment; and
c) endorsement of the envisioned regional performance dashboard prototype and

envisioned determination of an initial set of indicators and metrics for air
navigation.
4.8 The meeting noted that ICAO is presently introducing regional “ Performance
Dashboard” homepages for every public website of the ICAO Regional Offices. These dashboards
will illustrate the regional implementation status relating to the strategic objectives on Safety, Air
Navigation Capacity and Efficiency, and Environmental Protection. They will show targeted
performance at the regional level and will, initially, contain graphics and maps with a planned
expansion to include the Aviation System Block upgrades (ASBU) Block 0 Modules. This new
interactive online system will be in place in January 2014 and will be updated at regular intervals.
4.9 In the same vein, the meeting noted that the first edition of the Global Air
Navigation Report is planned for release in March 2014. The initial Report will cover the following
subjects:
- global air navigation challenges;

- measuring against those challenges;
- status of operational measures for performance improvement;
- implementation progress of selected priority ASBU Block 0 Modules. The
metrics or initial dataset that includes key global air navigation priorities are
Performance Based Navigation (PBN), Continuous Decent Operation (CDO),
Continuous Climb Operations (CCO), Aeronautical Information Management
(AIM), Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM) and estimated environmental
benefits accrued from operational improvements based on ICAO Fuel Savings
Estimation Tool (IFSET) or any other more rigorous tool recognized by
Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP). This initial dataset
for both Regional Performance Dashboard and the Global Air Navigation
Report was recently agreed by the PIRG Chairs; and
- sharing of successful initiatives and key demonstrations.
4.10 The meeting recalled that MIDANPIRG/12 through Conclusion 12/47 endorsed 8
Metrics for performance monitoring of the air navigation systems in the MID Region and
MIDANPIRG/13 endorsed an initial set of operational improvements for further review/consideration
taking into account the outcome of the AN-Conf/12.
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4.11 The meeting noted that, in accordance with Recommendation 6/1of the AN-Conf/12
and the outcome of the Planning and Implementation Regional Groups (PIRGs) and Regional Aviation
Safety Groups (RASGs) Global Coordination Meeting (GCM) held in Montreal on 19 March2013, the
DGCA-MID/2 meeting reiterated the need for the establishment of regional priorities and targets for
air navigation by May 2014 consistent with the GANP and ASBU framework. Accordingly, the
DGCA-MID/2 meeting:
a) urged States to:
i. establish a performance measurement strategy for their air navigation

system;
ii. share successful initiatives among each other; and
iii. support the ICAO MID Regional Office by providing the requisite
information to demonstrate operational improvements; and
b) tasked MIDANPIRG and its Steering Group (MSG) with:
i. the establishment of priorities and targets for air navigation by May

2014, in accordance with Recommendation 6/1 of the Twelfth Air
Navigation Conference (AN Conf/12);
ii. the monitoring and measurement of the agreed air navigation Metrics
and indicators, at regional level; and
iii. the identification of necessary measures/action plans to reach the agreed
air navigation targets.
4.12 Based on the outcome of the ANP WG/1 meeting, the meeting agreed that the
following ASBU Block 0 Modules be included in the MID Region Air Navigation Strategy, pending
final endorsement by MIDANPIRG/14:
1) B0 – APTA: Optimization of Approach Procedures including vertical guidance

2) B0 – SURF: Safety and Efficiency of Surface Operations (A-SMGCS Level 1-2)
3) B0 – FICE: Increased Interoperability, Efficiency and Capacity through Ground‐
Ground Integration
4) B0 – DATM: Service Improvement through Digital Aeronautical Information
Management
5) B0 – AMET: Meteorological information supporting enhanced operational
efficiency and safety
6) B0 – FRTO: Improved Operations through Enhanced En‐Route Trajectories
7) B0 – CDO: Improved Flexibility and Efficiency in Descent Profiles (CDO)
8) B0 – CCO: Improved Flexibility and Efficiency Departure Profiles ‐ Continuous
Climb Operations (CCO)
4.13 The meeting endorsed the draft MID Air Navigation Strategy at Appendix 4A to the
Report on Agenda Item 4 and urged all States and stakeholders to provide comments/inputs for
further completion/improvement of the Startegy, before 15 August 2013 in order to consolidate a
revised version of the strategy for review by the CNS/ATM/IC SG/7 meeting (Cairo, 10-12
September 2013) before the presentation of the final version of the strategy for endorsement by
MIDANPIRG/14 Meeting (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 15-19 December 2013).
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4.14 Based on the above, the meeting agreed to the following Draft Conclusion:
DRAFT CONCLUSION 3/1: MID REGION AIR NAVIGATION STRATEGY
That, States and all stakeholders review the draft MID Air Navigation Strategy at
Appendix 4A to the Report on Agenda Item 4 and provide comments/inputs to the
ICAO MID Regional Office before 15 August 2013 for further review by the
CNS/ATM/IC SG/7 meeting before presentation of the final version of the strategy for
endorsement by MIDANPIRG/14.
MIDANPIRG Working Arrangements
4.15 Taking into consideration the global developments related to air navigation planning
and implementation and performance monitoring of the air navigation systems, and in order to
increase the efficiency of MIDANPIRG, the meeting reviewed several proposals related to a new
MIDANPIRG Organizational Structure and agreed that the proposals at Appendices 4B and 4C to
the Report on Agenda Item 4, be further reviewed and considered. The meeting agreed that new
Terms of Reference of the different MIDANPIRG subsidiary bodies should be developed and
necessary amendments should be reflected in the MIDANPIRG Procedural Handbook. Accordingly,
the meeting invited States to inform the ICAO MID Regional Office, before 31 August 2013 on the
preferred MIDANPIRG Organizational Structure and provide inputs related to the Terms of
Reference of the different MIDANPIRG subsidiary bodies, which will be presented to
MIDANPIRG/14 for final endorsement.
4.16 Based on the above, the meeting agreed to the following Draft Conclusion:
DRAFT CONCLUSION 3/2: MIDANPIRG REVISED ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
That, States:
a) review the two (2) proposals at Appendices 4B and 4C to the Report on Agenda
Item 4 related to the revised MIDANPIRG Organizational Structure; and
b) inform the ICAO MID Regional Office, before 31 August 2013 on the preferred
Organizational Structure and provide inputs related to the Terms of Reference of
the different MIDANPIRG subsidiary bodies.
Support to the Air Traffic Management Measurement Task Force (ATMM TF)
4.17 The meeting recalled ICAO General Assembly Resolution A37-19 requested ICAO
to develop the necessary tools to assess the benefits associated with operational improvements. The
operational improvements are key strategy that can be applied to deliver tangible reductions in
aircraft fuel consumption and the implementation of operational improvements will generally have
benefits in areas such as improved airport and airspace capacity, shorter cruise climb and descend
times through the use of more optimized routes, and an increase of unimpeded taxi times. These
improvements have the potential to reduce fuel burn and lower levels of pollutants.
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4.18 The calculation of aviation emissions is dependent on several different factors

including the number and type of aircraft operations, the type and efficiency of the aircraft engines,
the type of fuel used, the length of flight, the power setting, the time spent at each stage of flight, and
the location (altitude) at which exhaust gases are emitted.
4.19 In this respect ICAO developed the ICAO Fuel Savings Estimation Tool – (IFSET),
which can be accessed at http://www.icao.int/environmental-protection, to estimate and report fuel
savings resulting from national or regional operational improvements through the use of a simple tool.
4.20 The meeting further recalled that ICAO MID Regional Office held the IFSET
Workshop in Cairo, 29 January 2012 which provided States knowledge on the use of the IFSET tool.
4.21 In the same vein, the meeting recalled that MIDANPIRG/13 agreed to the following
Conclusion:
CONCLUSION 13/35: ESTIMATING ENVIRONMENT BENEFITS
That, in order to allow the Air Traffic Management Measurement Task Force
(ATMM TF) and the CNS/ATM/IC SG to follow-up the implementation of the ATM
operational improvements and estimate the fuel savings accrued from the
corresponding improvements on regional basis:
a) States be urged to:

i) use IFSET or a more advanced model/measurement capability available to
estimate environment benefits accrued from operational improvements;
ii) send the IFSET reports/the accrued environmental benefits to ICAO MID
Regional office on a bi-annual basis.
b) IATA to:
i) encourage users to support the programme; and
ii) consolidate users’ inputs and report the accrued environmental benefits to
ICAO MID Regional Office on a bi-annual basis.
4.22 It was highlighted that no reports were received from States and IATA and the IFSET
tool is not yet been fully exploited.
4.23 Based on the above, the meeting agreed that States and IATA provide the ICAO MID
Regional Office before 31 July 2013 with the identified operational improvements and complete the
table below, in order to support the ATMM TF/1 meeting (Cairo, 8-9 September 2013) for the
preparation of the MID Air Navigation Environmental Report.
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State Identified Operational Fuel/time Nr. of Total saving

Improvement since April 2012 saving per flight movements
Bahrain
Egypt
Iran
Iraq
Jordan
Kuwait
Lebanon
Libya
Oman
Qatar
Saudi
Arabia
Sudan
Syria
UAE
Yemen
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A
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Appendix 4A
A to the Reportt on Agenda Ittem 4
MID R egion Air

A Nav
vigatio
on Stra tegy
2
3
Table of Contents:
Air Navigation Objectives........................................................... 4

Measuring and monitoring air navigation performance ............ 4
Action Plans............................................................................... 15
Governance ................................................................................ 15
4
MID Region Air Navigation Strategy

Strategic Air Navigation Capacity and Efficiency Objective:
To realize sound and economically-viable civil aviation system in the MID Region that continuously
increases in capacity and improves in efficiency with enhanced safety, security and facilitation while
minimizing the adverse environmental effects of civil aviation activities.
Air Navigation Objectives:

States must focus on their Air Navigation Capacity and Efficiency priorities as they continue to foster
expansion of the air transport sectors.
The ICAO Global Air Navigation Plan (GANP) represents a rolling strategic methodology which leverages
existing technologies and anticipates future developments based on State/industry agreed operational
objectives. The Block Upgrades are organized in five-year time increments starting in 2013 and continuing
through 2028 and beyond. This structured approach provides a basis for sound investment strategies and will
generate commitment from States, equipment manufacturers, operators and service providers.
The Global Plan offers a long-term vision that will assist ICAO, States and industry to ensure continuity and
harmonization among their modernization programmes. It also explores the need for more integrated aviation
planning at both the regional and State level and addresses required solutions by introducing Aviation System Block
Upgrade (ASBU) methodology.
The MID Region air navigation objectives are in line with the global air navigation objectives and address
specific air navigation operational improvements identified within the framework of the Middle East Regional
Planning and Implementation Group (MIDANPIRG).
The enhancement of communication and information exchange between aviation Stakeholders and their active
collaboration under the framework of MIDANPIRG would help achieving the MID Region Air Navigation
objectives in an expeditious manner.
Near-term Objective (2013 - 2018): ASBU Block 0
(TBD)
Mid-term Objective (2018 - 2023): ASBU Block 1

(TBD)
Long-term Objective (2023 - 2028): ASBU Block 2

(TBD)
Measuring and monitoring air navigation Performance:

The monitoring of air navigation performance and its enhancement is achieved through identification of
relevant air navigation Metrics and Indicators as well as the adoption and attainment of air navigation system
Targets.
The following are the MID Region air navigation Metrics endorsed for the monitoring of air navigation
system performance, based on the ASBU Block 0 Modules:
5
1) B0 – APTA: Optimization of Approach Procedures including vertical guidance

2) B0 – SURF: Safety and Efficiency of Surface Operations (A-SMGCS Level 1-2)
3) B0 – FICE: Increased Interoperability, Efficiency and Capacity through Ground‐Ground
Integration
4) B0 – DATM: Service Improvement through Digital Aeronautical Information Management
5) B0 – AMET: Meteorological information supporting enhanced operational efficiency and
safety
6) B0 – FRTO: Improved Operations through Enhanced En‐Route Trajectories
7) B0 – CDO: Improved Flexibility and Efficiency in Descent Profiles (CDO)
8) B0 – CCO: Improved Flexibility and Efficiency Departure Profiles ‐ Continuous Climb
Operations (CCO)
The MID Region air navigation Key Performance Indicators, Targets and Action Plans are detailed in the
Table below:
MONITORING OF THE AVIATION SYSTEM BLOCK UPGRADES (ASBUS) IMPLEMENTATION IN THE
MID REGION
B0 – APTA: Optimization of Approach Procedures including vertical guidance
Applicability: Aerodromes (TBD)
Metrics Key Performance Targets Action Remarks

Indicators (KPIs) Plan
LNAV
approaches
LNAV/VNAV
approaches
Precision
approaches
B0 – SURF: Safety and Efficiency of Surface Operations (A-SMGCS Level 1-2)
Applicability: Aerodromes (TBD)
Metrics Key Targets Action Remarks

Performance Plan
Indicators
(KPIs)
Surveillance
Visual Aids
B0 – FICE: Increased Interoperability, Efficiency and Capacity through Ground‐Ground Integration
Applicability: States/ACCs (TBD)

AIDC/OLDI
B0 – DATM: Service Improvement through Digital Aeronautical Information Management
Applicability: States
Metrics Key Performance Tar Action Remarks

Indicators (KPIs) gets Plan
1- AIXM based
AIS database
2- eAIP
3- WGS-84
4-eTOD
5- Aeronautical
data quality
B0 – AMET: Meteorological information supporting enhanced operational efficiency and safety

B0 – FRTO: Improved Operations through Enhanced En‐Route Trajectories

Performance Plan
Indicators
(KPIs)
Airspace under
full control of
Civil Authority
Airspace under
full control of
Military Authority
13
Jointly used
Airspace
(Civil/Military)
B0 – CDO: Improved Flexibility and Efficiency in Descent Profiles (CDO)
Applicability: Aerodromes

Performance Plan
Indicators
(KPIs)
International
aerodromes/TMAs
with CDO
B0 – CCO: Improved Flexibility and Efficiency Departure Profiles ‐ Continuous Climb Operations (CCO)
Applicability: Aerodromes

Performance Plan
Indicators
(KPIs)
International
aerodromes/TMAs
with CCO
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Note: The different elements supporting the implementation are explained in the ASBU Document, and Global Plan (Doc 9750)
Action Plans:
MIDANPIRG through its activities under the various subsidary bodies will continue to develop, update and
monitor the implementation of Action Plans to achieve the air navigation targets.
A progress report on the implementation of the Action Plans and achieved targets will be developed by the Air
Navigation System Implemenation Group (ANSIG) and presented to MIDANPIRG.
Governance:
The MID Region Air Navigation Strategy is to be endorsed by MIDANPIRG.
The MID Region Air Navigation Strategy will guide the work of MIDANPIRG and all its member States and
partners.
The MIDANPIRG will be the governing body responsible for the review and update of the Strategy, as deemed
necessary.
Progress on the implementation of the MID Region Air Navigation Strategy and the achievement of the agreed
air navigation Targets will be reported to the ICAO Air navigation Commission (ANC), through the review of
the MIDANPIRG reports; and to the stakeholders in the Region within the framework of MIDANPIRG.
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Appendix 4B to the Report on Agenda Item 4
MIDANPIRG MSG
MAEP Board
MIDRMA Board
ANSIG
ATM SG AIM SG ATMM SG CNS SG MET SG PBN SG
MIDAD TF MID AMC

Steering Group
MSG MIDANPIRG Steering Group MET SG Meteorology Sub-Group

ANSIG Air Navigation Systems Implementation Group PBN SG Performance Based Navigation Sub-Group
AIM SG Aeronautical Information Management Sub-Group MIDAD TF MID Region AIS Database Task-Force
ATM SG Air Traffic Management Sub-Group MAEP Board MID Region ATM Enhancement Programme Board
ATMM SG Air Traffic Management Measurement Sub-Group MIDRMA Board Middle East Regional Monitoring Agency Board
MID AMC Steering MID Region ATS Message Management Centre
CNS SG Communication Navigation Surveillance Sub-Group
Group Steering Group
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Appendix 4C to the Report on Agenda Item 4
MIDANPIRG
ANSPG ANSIG
MAEP Board
MIDRMA Board
ATM SG AIM SG ATMM SG CNS SG MET SG PBN SG
MIDAD TF MID AMC

Steering Group
ANSIG Air Navigation Systems Implementation Group MET SG Meteorology Sub-Group

ANSPG Air Navigation Systems Planning Group PBN SG Performance Based Navigation Sub-Group
AIM SG Aeronautical Information Management Sub-Group MIDAD TF MID Region AIS Database Task-Force
ATM SG Air Traffic Management Sub-Group MAEP Board MID Region ATM Enhancement Programme Board
ATMM SG Air Traffic Management Measurement Sub-Group MIDRMA Board Middle East Regional Monitoring Agency Board
MID AMC Steering MID Region ATS Message Management Centre
CNS SG Communication Navigation Surveillance Sub-Group
Group Steering Group
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REPORT ON AGENDA ITEM 5: AIR NAVIGATION DEFICIENCIES AND SAFETY MATTERS
Review of Air Navigation Deficiencies
5.1 The meeting noted with concern that no progress has been achieved for the
elimination of the air navigation deficiencies approved by MIDANPIRG/13. In the contrary, it was
highlighted that the number of identified air navigation deficiencies has increased since
MIDANPIRG/13 (157 in June 2013 compared to 153 in April 2012). Accordingly the meeting urged
States to:
a) implement corrective actions and means to alleviate their air navigation
deficiencies; and
b) provide updates on the status of their deficiencies using the MID Air
Navigation Deficiency Database (MANDD), prior to 15 September 2013.
Coordination between MIDANPIRG and RASG-MID
5.2 The meeting was apprised of the outcome of the Planning and Implementation
Regional Groups (PIRGs) and Regional Aviation Safety Groups (RASGs) Global Coordination
Meeting (GCM) held in Montreal on 19 March 2013 under the Chairmanship of the President of the
ICAO Council. The outcome of the meeting included the confirmation of the need for a coordination
mechanism in each region between the RASG and PIRG to ensure consistency of action and avoid
overlap.
5.3 It was highlighted while RASGs would initially deal with safety issues directly related
to flight operations, planning should be initiated as soon as circumstances permit to adopt a systems
approach so that RASGs address safety issues from an integrated perspective that includes flight
operations and ATM safety. Until such time, the Secretariat will ensure that the safety issues raised by
the PIRGs and RASGs are fully coordinated.
5.4 Taking into consideration the global and regional developments, including the
endorsement of the MID Region Safety Strategy, the meeting agreed that SMS implementation
(including ATS and Aerodromes) as well as Runway Safety issues be fully addressed by RASG-MID.
Thus, all aerodrome safety issues, which represent the main activity of the current MIDANPIRG AOP
Sub-Group would be transferred to RASG-MID, pending final approval by the RASG-MID/3 (11-13
November 2013) and MIDANPIRG/14 (15-19 December 2013).
Middle East Regional Monitoring Agency (MIDRMA) Activities
5.5 The meeting recalled that, taking into consideration the significant increase of the
MIDRMA workload, the MIDRMA Board/12 meeting through Draft Conclusion 12/4 agreed to the
appointment of a full-time Secretary to the MIDRMA. The meeting noted with appreciation that,
alternatively, Bahrain CAA supported the MIDRMA by releasing their Head of Air Traffic operations
(MIDRMA Manager/Part time) to work full time with the MIDRMA.
5.6 The meeting noted that, as a follow-up action to the MIDRMA Board/12 Draft
Conclusion 12/5, the MIDRMA developed a safety assessment training programme to raise the
awareness related to the requirements for sustained RVSM safety assessment activity and improve the
knowledge of the ATC, RVSM approval Authority and Air Operators personnel.
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5.7 Three-day training will be provided in the MIDRMA premises in Bahrain, starting
November 2013.
5.8 Based on the above, the meeting encouraged States to benefit from the training which
will be provided by the MIDRMA by registering their personnel involved in RVSM Safety
Assessment activity in coordination with the MIDRMA.
MID RVSM SMR 2013(SMR 2012-2013) Initial Results
5.9 The meeting noted that an initial MID RVSM Safety Monitoring Report (SMR 2012-
2013) has been developed based on the collected traffic data for the period 1-31 October 2013 using
ICAO Collision Risk Model. It was highlighted that the initial results indicate that, according to the
data and methods used, the three key safety objectives as set out by MIDANPIRG, through
Conclusion 12/16, continue to be met.
5.10 The meeting noted with appreciation that:
- the SMR 2012-2013 covers for the first time Baghdad FIR; and
- radar data was received from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, as
requested.
5.11 The meeting noted with concern that the data sent by some States was either
corrupted or not in the appropriate format. Furthermore, it was highlighted that the MIDRMA is
continuing to receive an unrealistic amount of LHD “NIL” reports, which may affect the SMR safety
results. Accordingly, the meeting emphasised on the importance of submitting the required data to the
MIDRMA (traffic data, RVSM approvals and Large Height Deviations (LHD), etc,) on a regular basis
and in a timely manner, to adequately assess and calculate all relevant safety parameters and factors.
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REPORT ON AGENDA ITEM 6: FUTURE WORK PROGRAMME
ICAO MID Office Tentative Schedule of Meetings, Seminars and Workshops
6.1 The meeting was presented with the Tentative Schedule of Meetings, Seminars and
Workshops for year 2013 as at Appendix 6A to the Report on Agenda Item 6. The meeting was
also informed that this Schedule is subject to quarterly updates and should be used for planning
purposes only. Meetings, Seminars and Workshops are confirmed only when an invitation letter is
sent by the ICAO MID Regional Office. The meeting noted that the majority of the events included
in the Schedule have been successfully held as planned. However, it was noted that the level of
attendance to few events was below expectation. In this respect, it was highlighted that the DGCA-
MID/2 meeting urged States to actively attend and support the ICAO MID Regional Office
Meetings, Seminars, Workshops and other events by providing appropriate materials i.e. working
and information papers, presentations.
6.2 In connection with the above, the meeting encouraged States to coordinate with the
ICAO MID Regional Office, in a timely manner, the hosting of future Meetings, Seminars and
Workshops.
Future Work Programme
6.3 The meeting recalled that based on a recommendation emanating from the third
meeting of the MIDANPIRG Member States (MMS) held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 4-6 September
2006, MIDANPIRG/10 through Decision 10/1 agreed to the establishment of the MIDANPIRG
Steering Group (MSG) to supersede and replace MMS.
6.4 It was highlighted that in accordance with its Terms of Reference, MSG was
established to execute a pivotal function as a coordinating and steering organ with highest possible
efficiency in accordance with the goals set by MIDANPIRG.
6.5 The meeting agreed that new Terms of Reference of the different MIDANPIRG
subsidiary bodies should be developed in support of the new MIDANPIRG Organizational
Structure.
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6
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Appenndix 6A to thhe Report on Agenda Item
m6
Reevision 3
ICAO Middle East (M
MID) Reg
gional Offfice
Tentative Schedule of
o Meetingss, Seminarss and Work
kshops
“January – December 20133”
Dated: 6 Ju
une 2013
DATE
A MEETING
G/SEMINAR/W
WORKSHOP VENUE REMARKS
F
February
5--7 TF S
SG/5 C
Cairo (P
Postponed)
March
11--13 ATN
N/IPS WG/5 C
Cairo (C
Convened)
April
9-11 CMA
A Workshop
p C
Cairo (C
Convened)
15--17 PBN
N/GNSS TF/55 C
Cairo (C
Convened)
ATS
A Route Network
N
22--24 ARN
N TF/6 C
Cairo
(C
Convened)
28--30 MID
D Region Safety Summiit B
Bahrain (S
SIP) (Convened)
May
Aerodrome
A C
Certification
n
12--14 ADC
CI TF/2 Im
mplementation
Doha
(C
Convened)
IFAIIMA Globall AIM 2013 & ICAO Jooint ICAO EUR/NAT

E a MID
and
14--17 Isstanbul
EURR/MID AIM//SWIM Sem minar (S
SIP) (Convened)
20--22 DGC
CA-MID/2 J
Jeddah (C
Convened)
Air
A Navigatio
on Plan Ad-hoc
27--29 ANP
P WG/1 C
Cairo Working
W Grooup
(C
Convened)
June
11--12 Safetty Managem

ment Worksh
hop M
Muscat J
Joint IATA/IICAO activiity
17--19 MSG
G/3 Cairo M
MIDANPIR G Steering Group
G
24 BMG
G/3 Cairo M
MET-Bulleti
in Managem
ment Group
25--27 T SG/4
MET Cairo
MSG
G/3-REPORTT
APPE
ENDIX 6A
6A-2
DATE
A MEETING
G/SEMINAR/W
WORKSHOP VENUE REMARKS
July
MID Region
M n AIS Databaase Study
1--3 MIDA
AD STG/2 Cairo
G
Group
August
27--29 RSC//2 Cairo R

RASG Steering Committtee
September
Seminar on Impllementation
n of AIDC ( ASBU
A
1--3 Cairo (SIP)
Moduule B0-FICE
E)
MID Region ATMM Enhancement

4--5 Progrramme-Special Coordin
nation Meetting Cairo
(MAEEP-SCM)
8--9 ATM
M-Measurem
ment TF/1 Cairo
10--12 CNS//ATM/IC SG
G/7 Cairo
23--25 AOP SG/9 Cairo
October
30 Seept.-
M/AIM/SAR SG/13
ATM Cairo
3 Oct.
O
JJoint EUR/N
NAT, MID aand WACAF
F
29--31 Jointt AVSEC Workshop
W Maarrakesh
a
activity
N
November
11--13 RASG-MID/3 TBD
18--20 CAP
PSCA-MID /3
/ TBD
26--28 ECCAIRS Techn

nical Trainiing Course Cairo
December
D
1--5 ECCAIRS End Users

U Training Course Cairo
15--19 MID
DANPIRG/144 J
Jeddah
Notes:
N
1. Aboove activities are subject to confirmattion by ICAO O MID Regiional Office invitation leetters.
2. Stattes interestedd in hosting any
a of the acctivities are requested too coordinate with the ICA
AO MID
Reggional Officee, at least thrree (03) months in advan nce of the inddicated datess.
3. Thee above tablee will be subjject to updatee when requ uired
Legend:
L
SG = Sub--Group, STG
G = Study Grroup, TF = Task
T Force, WG = Work
king Group.
TBD = Too Be Determiined.
Forr more infoormation please contaact: icaomid

[email protected]
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REPORT ON AGENDA ITEM 7: ANY OTHER BUSINESS
7.1 Nothing has been discussed under this Agenda Item.
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ATTACHMENT A
MSG/3
Attachment A to the Report
LIST OF PARTICIPANTS
NAME TITLE & ADDRESS
STATES
BAHRAIN
Mr. Ali Ahmed Mohammed Director Air Navigation
Civil Aviation Affairs
P.O.Box 586
KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN
Fax: (973-17) 329 977
Tel: (973-17) 321 116
Mobile: (973-3) 996 9399
Email: [email protected]
Mr. Saleem Mohamed Hassan Chief Air Traffic Management

P.O. Box 586
KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN
Fax: (973) 17 329 966
Tel: (973) 17 321 117
Mobile: (973) 39 608 860
EGYPT
Mr. Alaa Eldin Mahmoud Orabi General Director of Air Traffic Planning and
Follow-up Operations
National Air Navigation Services Company
Cairo International Airport Road
Cairo - EGYPT
Fax: (202) 2268 0627
Tel: (202) 2267 8889/2265 7990
Mobile: (20100) 6666128
Mr. Hesham Atef Ibrahim Abu Lymoun Air Traffic Controller – Simulator Class
Instructor
National Air Navigation Services Company -
NANSC
Cairo-EGYPT
Fax: (202) 2268 0627
Tel: (202) 2269 0057 Ext 6691
Mobile: (20100) 626563
A-2
Mr. Mahmoud Mohammed Aly Ibrahim Air Traffic Controller – R&D Manager
National Air Navigation Services Company
Cairo Airport Road
Cairo-EGYPT
Fax: (202) 2268 7849
Tel: (202) 2265 7950
Mobile: (20100) 685 1155
Mr. Alaa Eldin El Monaiery G.D of Safety and Standard ATS

Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority
Cairo Airport Road
Cairo - EGYPT
Mobile: (20100) 168 6789
Mr. Omar Ahmed El-Gendy Senior Air Traffic Controller

National Air Navigation Services Company -
NANSC
Cairo-EGYPT
Fax: (202) 2268 0627
Tel: (202) 2269 0057 Ext 6691
Mobile: (20100) 626 3959
[email protected]
Ms. Heba Mostafa Mohamed Senior AIS Unit and Technical Coordinator
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Cairo Airport Road
Cairo - EGYPT
Fax: (202) 2268 5420
Tel: (2020 2417 5389
Mobile: (20014) 7222 395
ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN

Mr. Ebrahim Shoushtari Deputy CEO for Aeronautical Operations
Tehran Mehrabad International Airport
P.O. Box 13445 – 1798
Tehran - ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN
Fax: (982-1) 6314 8906
Tel: (982-1) 6314 8900
Mobile: (9891) 2186 1900
[email protected]
A-3
JORDAN
Mr. Diab Abu Zaid ANS Commissioner
Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission
P.O. Box 7547
Amman - JORDAN
Fax: (962-6) 489 7826
Tel: (962-6) 489 6111
Mobile: (962-79) 570 3449
Mr. Nayef Irshaid Al Marshoud Director of ATM

Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission
P.O. Box 7547
Amman - JORDAN
Fax: (962-6) 489 1266
Tel: (962-6) 489 7729
Mobile: (962-79) 749 8992
Mr. Azmi Issa Abdullah Amaireh Tactical Controller

Royal Jordanian Air Force
Amman - JORDAN
Fax: (962-6) 489 1266
Tel: (962-6) 489 7729
Mobile: (962-79) 905 5997
LEBANON
Mr. Kamal Nassereddine Chief Air Navigation Department
Directorate General of Civil Aviation
Raffic Harriri Int'l Airport
Beirut – LEBANON
Fax: (961-1) 629 023/36
Tel: (961-1) 628 178
Mobile: (961-3) 331 974
Mr. Tarek Mrad Chief of International Organisation Dept

Directorate General of Civil Aviation
Raffic Harriri Int'l Airport
Beirut – LEBANON
Fax: (961-1) 629 023/36
Tel: (961-1) 150/3009
Mobile: (961-3) 824 719
A-4
SAUDI ARABIA
Mr. Abdulaziz Al Ghamdi Manager Air Traffic Services Units
General Authority of Civil Aviation
P.O.Box 929
Jeddah 21421 - SAUDI ARABIA
Fax: (966-2) 640 1477
Tel: (966-2) 640 5000
Mobile: (966-50) 562 9796
Mr. Hamad M. Alaufi Director of AIS

P.O. Box 929
Jeddah 21421
KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
Fax: (966-2) 640 5333
Tel: (966-2) 629 0561
Mobile: (966-55) 561 1136
Mr. Hasan Muhsin Al Ghoraibi Director of ATM/CNS Planning Department

P.O.Box 15441 Jeddah 21444
KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
Fax: (966-2) 671 9041
Tel: (966-6) 717 717 Ext. 276
Mobile: (966-5) 5571 9929
[email protected]
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Mr. Ahmed Al Jallaf Executive Director Air Navigation Services
General Civil Aviation Authority
P.O.Box 666
Abu Dhabi
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Fax: (971-2) 5996 833
Tel: (971-2) 5996 888
Mobile: (971-50) 614 9065
A-5
ORGANIZATIONS/INDUSTRIES
IATA
Mr. Achim Baumann Director SO&I
IATA, MENA
King Abdallah II Street
P.O.Box 940587
Amman 11194, JORDAN
Fax: (962-6) 593 9912
Tel: (962-6) 580 4256
Mobile: (962-79) 704 5556
IFALPA
Capt. Rola Hoteit Regional Vice President, MID/EAST Region
LPA Middle East Airlines
P.O.Box 206
Beirut, LEBANON
Fax: (961-1) 811 899
Tel: (961-1) 622 611
Mobile: (961-3) 707 320
MIDRMA
Mr. Fareed Abdullah Al Alawi MIDRMA Manager
P.O. Box 586
KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN
Fax: (973) 17 329 966
Tel: (973) 17 321 158
Mobile: (973) 39 651 596
Mr. Fathi Ibrahim Al-Thawadi MIDRMA Officer

MIDRMA
P.O. Box 50468
KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN
Fax: (973) 19 329 956
Tel: (973) 17 329 054
Mobile: (971) 39 676 614
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MSG/3- REPORT

INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION

REPORT OF THE THIRD MEETING OF

(Cairo, Egypt, 17 – 19 June 2013)

The views expressed in this Report should be taken as those of the

Approved by the Meeting

1. Place and Duration ........................................................................................................ 1

PART II - REPORT ON AGENDA ITEMS

Report on Agenda Item 1 ........................................................................................... 1-1

Report on Agenda Item 2 ........................................................................................... 2-1

Report on Agenda Item 3 ..................................................................................... 3-1/3-3

Report on Agenda Item 4 .................................................................................... 4-1/4-6

Report on Agenda Item 5 ..................................................................................... 5-1/5-2

Report on Agenda Item 6 ........................................................................................... 6-1

Report on Agenda Item 7 ........................................................................................... 7-1

List of Participants .................................................................................... Attachment A

PART I - HISTORY OF THE MEETING

1. PLACE AND DURATION

4. OFFICERS AND SECRETARIAT

6.1 The following Agenda was adopted:

Agenda Item 1: Adoption of the Provisional Agenda

Agenda Item 2: Follow-up on the outcome of MIDANPIRG/13 Meeting

Agenda Item 3: Global, Inter and Intra-Regional Activities

Agenda Item 5: Air Navigation Deficiencies and Safety matters

Agenda Item 6: Future Work Programme

Agenda Item 7: Any other Business

7. CONCLUSIONS AND DECISIONS – DEFINITION

8. LIST OF CONCLUSIONS AND DECISIONS

DRAFT CONCLUSION 3/1: MID REGION AIR NAVIGATION STRATEGY

DRAFT CONCLUSION 3/2: MIDANPIRG REVISED ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

PART II: REPORT ON AGENDA ITEMS

REPORT ON AGENDA ITEM 1: ADOPTION OF THE PROVISIONAL AGENDA

REPORT ON AGENDA ITEM 2: FOLLOW-UP ON THE OUTCOME OF MIDANPIRG/13 MEETING

FOLLOW-UP ACTION PLAN ON MIDANPIRG/13 CONCLUSIONS AND DECISIONS

CONCLUSIONS AND DECISIONS FOLLOW-UP TO BE INITIATED BY DELIVERABLE TARGET DATE REMARKS

CONCLUSION 13/1: AERODROMES CERTIFICATION Completed

CONCLUSION 13/3: IMPROVEMENT OF THE ATS ROUTE STRUCTURE Ongoing

CONCLUSIONS AND DECISIONS FOLLOW-UP TO BE INITIATED BY DELIVERABLE TARGET DATE REMARKS

CONCLUSION 13/4: MIDRAR PROJECT Ongoing

Implement the Strategy MIDANPIRG/13 Strategy Apr. 2012

CONCLUSIONS AND DECISIONS FOLLOW-UP TO BE INITIATED BY DELIVERABLE TARGET DATE REMARKS

CONCLUSION 13/7: MID SSR CODE MANAGEMENT PLAN (CMP) Completed

DECISION 13/8: DISSOLUTION OF THE SSRCA STUDY GROUP Completed

Implement the Conclusion States State Letter Sep. 2012 AN 6/1.2.1 –

CONCLUSIONS AND DECISIONS FOLLOW-UP TO BE INITIATED BY DELIVERABLE TARGET DATE REMARKS

DECISION 13/11: REVISED TOR OF THE ATM/AIM/SAR SUB- Completed

b) make available on the web on a daily or at least on a weekly basis an

CONCLUSIONS AND DECISIONS FOLLOW-UP TO BE INITIATED BY DELIVERABLE TARGET DATE REMARKS

CONCLUSION 13/15: QMS IMPLEMENTATION Ongoing

CONCLUSIONS AND DECISIONS FOLLOW-UP TO BE INITIATED BY DELIVERABLE TARGET DATE REMARKS

CONCLUSION 13/19: MIDAD PROJECT SECOND PHASE Ongoing

b) an ICAO TCB Project for the implementation of MIDAD, including

CONCLUSIONS AND DECISIONS FOLLOW-UP TO BE INITIATED BY DELIVERABLE TARGET DATE REMARKS

DECISION 13/22 TERMS OF REFERENCE OF THE AIM TASK FORCE Completed

b) consider the use of IPv4/IPv6 protocol translation devices only as a

CONCLUSION 13/25: UPDATE THE AMC SYSTEM Completed

CONCLUSIONS AND DECISIONS FOLLOW-UP TO BE INITIATED BY DELIVERABLE TARGET DATE REMARKS

CONCLUSION 13/26: MID AFTN/CIDIN DIRECTORY CNS SG/5 11-13

CONCLUSIONS AND DECISIONS FOLLOW-UP TO BE INITIATED BY DELIVERABLE TARGET DATE REMARKS