APRM - Asia Pacific Regional Meeting, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Oct 2025
Annex 29 TIBA Deficiencies and Updates
The Australian Annex 29 deficiencies regarding ARFFS (Aviation Rescue and Fire Fighting Services) review remission factor being misused.
Listing will remain due to ongoing concerns of airports declaring a category below the ICAO requirement for the aircraft using the airports. Inappropriate Categorization of ARFFS Levels is still occurring.
The deficiencies regarding the use of Traffic Information Broadcast by Aircraft (TIBA) and Temporary Restricted Area (TRA) measures in Australian FIRs (Melbourne and Brisbane) will remain listed in Annex 29 due to ongoing non-compliance with ICAO Annex 11 standards.
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Recent and Relevant IFALPA Papers
IFALPA Conference Statement on Reduced Crew Operations - RCO: Commitment to Increase Safety in Civil Aviation; Putting People First | IFALPA
Position Papers:
- Inflight Incapacitation Training for Flight Crews | IFALPA
This paper advocates for the implementation of comprehensive incapacitation training programs to enhance flight safety. This training should include classroom instruction and recurrent simulator practice, emphasizing the identification of both obvious and subtle incapacitation. The aim is to ensure that crews are prepared to take immediate action—maintaining control of the aircraft, assisting the incapacitated member, and reorganizing flightdeck duties to ensure a safe landing.
- Introduction of Emerging Technology Aircraft in Civil Airspace | IFALPA
This paper raises concerns with respect to safety and the impact on existing airspace users through the introduction of new Emerging Technology Aircraft into the existing system. The impact of emerging technologies on the level of safety and environmental performance of existing aircraft and operations should be assessed thoroughly, all environmental standards should be considered secondary to safety considerations, and the highest level of safety should be guaranteed for all operations in the same airspace.
- Phraseology Related to the Transfer of Control and Communication | IFALPA
This paper addresses the misuse of CPDLC phraseology in air traffic control, emphasizing that only the command “Contact” ensures a safe and clear transfer of control. IFALPA does not support any silent transfer control and communication in the air.
- Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS) Training | IFALPA
This paper highlights the need for standardized pilot training on Engineered Materials Arresting Systems (EMAS). IFALPA urges operators to incorporate EMAS procedures into training programs and operational briefings to ensure pilots understand its purpose, identification, and proper use.
- Alternate Aerodrome Requirements | IFALPA
This paper advocates for raising the minimum safety and infrastructure standards at airports designated as alternate aerodromes. IFALPA highlights the operational risks of diversions to inadequately equipped airports and calls for coordinated efforts among operators, states, and regulators to ensure alternates can safely accommodate diverted aircraft and support passengers and crew.