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Manual of Air Traffic Services (MATS) Part 1 is prepared and
maintained by the Directorate of Air Traffic Management ,CHQ, on behalf of the
Airports Authority of India for the use and guidance of executives and staff of
AAI. The Manual provides processes, procedures and instructions that are
essential for the provision of safe and efficient air services within the
airspaces under the jurisdiction of AAI .and at airports where air traffic
services are provided by Airports Authority of India. |
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This Manual has been developed as a part of comprehensive
documentation of the ATS procedures, processes and facilities supporting
conformance to organizational requirements and compliance with National
Regulations and Standards & Recommended Practices of ICAO ANNEX 11, PANS -
ATM DOC4444 and other ICAO documents relevant to the provision of Air Traffic
Services that are uniformly applicable to all the airports. |
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In addition to MATS - Part 1, airport specific Manuals of Air
Traffic Services (MATS) - Part 2 have been developed by ATS-in–Charges of
various airports. as part of the above mentioned documentation process. MATS -
Part 2 contain information, guidance, procedures and instructions applicable to
the ATS units of those particular airports and are maintained by ATS-in-Charges
of the concerned airports. |
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Differences from ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices of
ICAO Annex 11 are published in AIP India and are attached to this Manual as
Attachment 1. |
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Where ever there is a difference between a Standard prescribed
by ICAO and one in this Manual, the standard prescribed in this manual shall
prevail. |
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This Manual should be read in conjunction with the following:
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ICAO Annex 11 – Air Traffic Services |
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PANS-ATM Doc 4444 – Procedures for Air Navigation Services -
Air Traffic Management |
| (c) |
Doc 7030 – Regional Supplementary Procedures |
| (d) |
Doc 9426 – Air Traffic Services Planning Manual |
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Doc 9613 – Manual on Required Navigation Performance (RNP) |
| (f) |
Doc 9683 - Human Factor Training Manual |
| (g) |
Doc 9694 – Manual of Air Traffic Services Data Link
Applications |
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Doc 9734 – Safety Oversight Manual |
| (i) |
Manual of Air Traffic Services - Part 2 (Airport specific) |
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It is to be recognized that in the changing aviation safety
environment, the need to amend the Manual may be necessitated by a number of
causes, such as:
(a) Changes / amendments to ICAO Annexes / Documents.
(b) Changes / introduction of DGCA CARS
(c) Introduction of new technology
(d) Requirements from ATS, Airlines or any other concerned agency |
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It is intended to keep this Manual up to date. Future editions
of the Manual will most likely be improved on the basis of experience gained
and of comments & suggestions received from the users of this Manual..
Views, comments & suggestions for improvement of this edition, may be sent
to the Executive Director (Air Traffic Management), Airports Authority of
India, CHQ, New Delhi. |
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