ICAO FIS Implementation Call for Input

Overview

Public Call for Input Engagement on the implementation of better alignment of UK Flight Information Services with International Civil Organisation (ICAO) Flight Information Service (FIS) in the UK.

This engagement supports the implementation of the Airspace Modernisation Strategy (AMS). We have an obligation to review and optimise our degree of alignment with ICAO provisions.  That allows us to demonstrate our air traffic services provision is complementary to that of our neighbouring states, thereby enhancing overall flight safety and providing an adaptable ‘Visual Flight Rules (VFR) or Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)’ solution to service recipients in Classes E and G airspace. 

This call for input engagement

This engagement complements and supports a number of other changes being introduced through the implementation of the AMS. In relation to the change itself, we have an obligation to review and, where possible, optimise our degree of alignment with ICAO provisions.  That improved alignment allows us to demonstrate that our air traffic services provision is complementary to that of our neighbouring states, thereby enhancing overall flight safety and providing an adaptable ‘VFR or Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)’ solution to service recipients in Classes E and G airspace. 

Why your views matter

It is important to the CAA that everyone has an opportunity to voice their opinion on matters that could affect them. For this reason, we are asking for comments on this proposed change process.

We welcome comments from every sector of the community. This includes the general public, government agencies and all sectors of the aviation industry, whether as an aviator, aviation consumer and/or provider of related products and services.

What happens next

The CAA shall analyse the responses and use them to inform subsequent technical, safety and delivery work. 

How to respond

Responses to this engagement can be submitted no later than 29 March 2024.

If you wish to provide feedback, please use the online survey.  If you have any queries on how to complete a response to the engagement, please email:

ICAOFISCallforInputEngagement@CAA.co.uk.  This email address is for queries on how to complete a response only, it cannot be used to provide your engagement response and cannot be used for any other queries.