GRF Be Aware Get Ready Paul Adamson Technical

GRF: Be Aware! Get Ready! Paul Adamson Technical Officer

Introduction • • Runway Safety: A global safety priority Runway excursions: highest risk category Poor braking action: a top contributing factor Mitigation through ICAO’s Global Reporting Format (GRF) Ø World-wide implementation agreed Ø Applicability November 2020 2 October 2019 A 40 GRF Skytalk 2

Background • • • 2004: Runway friction included in Panel work programme 2006: Questionnaire on runway surface friction characteristics 2008: Friction Task Force (FTF) established • Supported by various Panels and expert groups • Develop a globally-harmonized methodology for runway surface condition assessment and reporting 2 October 2019 A 40 GRF Skytalk 3

Development of GRF SARPs Friction Task Force 10 Member States 7 IOs ADOP 17 Member States 7 IOs 2008 Q 1 2015 2 October 2019 SL Replies 59 States 6 IOs Q 2 2015 A 40 GRF Skytalk Approval by ANC 19 Members Adoption by Council 36 Members States Q 1 2016 4

What is the GRF? • • Standardized report, common language Runway Condition Report (RCR): Ø Assessment Matrix (RCAM) Ø Condition Code (RWYCC) Ø Description of surface conditions • • Operational need / simplicity / standardization Improve safety, situational awareness 2 October 2019 A 40 GRF Skytalk 5

Two Scenarios 2 October 2019 A 40 GRF Skytalk 6

Challenges • • • Awareness Planning Awareness Training Time Harmonization 2 October 2019 A 40 GRF Skytalk 7

Awareness • • Global symposium Regional Seminars Communication actions Website 2 October 2019 A 40 GRF Skytalk 8

Planning • States • ICAO Regional Offices • Stakeholders 2 October 2019 A 40 GRF Skytalk 9

Training • Reference Material / Documentation • Courses: Airports Airlines ATC 2 October 2019 A 40 GRF Skytalk 10

Time • • • Start now! State focal point Talk to ICAO State (and Regional) plan Declare intentions Shadow mode? 2 October 2019 A 40 GRF Skytalk 11

Harmonisation • • Planning Awareness Coordination Training 2 October 2019 A 40 GRF Skytalk 12

Conclusion • • • Important for safety and efficiency Approved and standardized Provisions ready Training resources available Start planning Ready for SWIM, TBO etc. 2 October 2019 A 40 GRF Skytalk 13

GRF Be Aware! Get Ready! Thank You Paul Adamson: Padamson@icao. int GRF: GRF@icao. int Web: https: //www. icao. int/safety/Pages/GRF. aspx 2 October 2019 A 40 GRF Skytalk 14