Wed, Dec 21, 2011
Forum Resulted In Several Initiatives For Improved
Communications
As winter storms become more prevalent, and following the
FAA’s well-attended Diversion Management Forum on November
30, the agency is moving forward with several initiatives to
improve communication between air traffic controllers, airport
operators and airlines during severe weather events.
Starting this month, the FAA’s national Command Center in
Warrenton, VA will invite airports to participate in air traffic
strategic planning and diversion information teleconferences if
weather forecasts suggest diversion situations may develop. As part
of this process, the FAA will also ask airlines to identify likely
diversion airports, so those operators can be included in planning
calls.
If a severe or widespread storm system is forecast, the FAA may
also open up a dedicated diversion information teleconference line
to enable air traffic, other agencies, airports and airlines to
exchange real-time airport condition reports, information about
available facilities and equipment and other issues related to
diversion situations.
The FAA also is working with airports, airlines and aviation
groups to organize regional diversion forums and create a small
working group to continue the dialogue about managing diversion
events more effectively. The regional forums will help share best
practices for developing collaborative irregular operations
contingency plans and will spread information about the new FAA
initiatives.
Meanwhile, the FAA says it is taking immediate action to improve
communications to the airlines and airports about equipment outages
that may play a factor in diversion decisions.
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