Air Navigation Services in the Dominican Republic by Eddian Méndez

AIR NAVIGATION SERVICES IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

AIR NAVIGATION SERVICES IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC INSTITUTO DOMINICANO DE AVIACIÓN CIVIL (IDAC) D I R E C C I Ó N D E N AVE G A C I Ó N A É R E A ( D I N A )

AIR NAVIGATION SERVICES IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

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MESSAGE OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF IDAC.

THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC CIVIL AVIATION INSTITUTE.

MESSAGE FROM THE AIR NAVIGATION SERVICES DIRECTOR.

THE AIR NAVIGATION DIRECTORATE.

10 AIR NAVIGATION SERVICES INFRASTRUCTURE. 12 AIR NAVIGATION SERVICES IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. 13 IMPLEMENTATION AND REGIONAL PROJECTS. 14 MEETINGS, WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS. 16 INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION. 17 AGREEMENTS. 19 GLOBAL PERFORMANCE. 20 INCORPORATION OF THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC TO CANSO. 22 CONCLUSION.

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Message of the Director General of IDAC

n the past ten years, the provision of air navigation services in the Dominican Republic has experienced a systematic development and sustained growth, which has lead to the consolidation of our main economic activity, the tourism, recognized as leader in the region. With an increase in traffic which promises to double in the coming years, the Air Navigation Services in the Dominican Republic continues its dynamic and effective transformation. The challenge of improving key factors of aviation business has been addressed by incorporating the latest technology and training, developing the human resources of the Dominican Republic Civil Aviation Institute, which along with other strategic functions aimed at increasing its leadership role at regional level. With this holistic approach, IDAC has the

ability to move from obsolete systems to the latest management model that ensures the systematic and sustainable development of the Dominican Republic civil aviation.

Dr. Alejandro Herrera R. Director General IDAC

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The Dominican Republic Civil Aviation Institute (IDAC)

Message from the Air Navigation Services Director

THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC CIVIL

The year 2013 will remain in civil

Using these objectives to drive the

aviation history as the beginning of

regional and global harmonization,

AVIATION INSTITUTE (IDAC) IS

air navigation services operational

facilitating the integration of the

THE CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY

evolution, since the new version

aviation concept “seamless airspace”,

of the Global Air Navigation Plan

being a key factor in contributing and

OF THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC,

embraces the air traffic management

developing a sustainable aviation

operational concept with the proposal

industry.

FOUNDING MEMBER STATE

of the necessary tools to harmonize the

OF THE INTERNATIONAL CIVIL

Block Upgrades or ASBU.

AVIATION ORGANIZATION (ICAO).

region through the Aviation System

The

International

In this regard, the Air Navigation Direction (DINA) lays foundations that will allow adapting the existing systems

Civil

Aviation

and infrastructure to the developing

Organization (ICAO) has redefined its

national and international strategic

objectives, moving from a conceptual

plans, as part of its contribution to

IDAC is an autonomous state

services approach to a more specific

IDAC’s Mission and Vision, taking a

agency which regulates and

operational

naming

leading role at international forums to

promotes civil aviation in the

the “Capacity and Efficiency in Air

consolidate the Dominican Republic’s

Dominican Republic; is the

Navigation” as an objective by itself.

leadership in the region.

approach

ATC, Francisco Bólivar León Air Navigation Director of IDAC.

air navigation service provider, contributing to the economic development of the nation. IDAC

manages

the

entire

operational activities of civil aviation, overseeing compliance with national and international standards, promoting growth and ensuring safety of air operations

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Organizational Structure To perform its duties, DINA has a staff of more

Communications,

than five hundred people, distributed into four

Aeronautical Information management and Safety

major departments within IDAC’s organizational

Management System.

structure.

Navigation

and

Surveillance;

Each one of these departments is responsible for

These are the departments of Air Traffic Management;

managing different areas of air navigation services.

The Air Navigation Services Directorate

The Air Navigation Directorate (DINA) is the

airspace, and to all those who require aeronautical

section of IDAC in charge of the provision of air

information of the Dominican Republic.

navigation services in the airspace delegated by to the Dominican Republic, responsible for the Air

DINA establishes policies, procedures and methods to ensure compliance with national and international regulation, and manages the necessary resources for

Traffic Management (ATM), Aeronautical Information

the efficient provision of air navigation services.

the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

Management

(AIM),

and

the

Communication

Navigation and Surveillance (CNS).

Coordinación Técnica

Coordinación Dirección

It’s committed to improve established standards, complying with current regulations in order to raise

The services offered by DINA are aimed to the air

the quality and safety levels of air navigation services,

navigation system users, such as: airports, commercial

contributing to the development of the thriving tourism

airlines, general and military aviation, who perform

industry, the main economic activity of the Dominican

air operations, arriving, departing or overflying our

Republic.

Director DINA

AIM

ATM

SMS

CNS

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Qualified Staff The main asset of DINA is comprised by its highly trained staff, committed with the development of aviation activity, which ensures the proper performance of all functions and responsibilities under the best possible conditions. For training and development of human resources DINA relies on the Academy for Aeronautical Sciences (ASCA), which was created in 2009 with the approval of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology (MESCyT) of the Dominican Republic as a high level education center, to address the technical and professional development of aviation personnel in the State, improve the basic training activities and update their knowledge and experiences through the latest training programs and technologies.

Growth of operations

ASCA Aerodrome Simulator

ASCA is part of the ICAO Training Centers Network. ASCA is the first training center in America certified as Regional Training Centre of Excellence (RTCE), certified as a full member of the TRAINAIR PLUS Programme in 2012. Certified by ISO 9001-2008 Quality Standards in 2012. Additionally, is Regional Training Partner of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). This training support, coupled with the ongoing

Dominican Republic civil aviation, as

management of safety culture ensures the training of

in other regions of the globe, shows a

DINA personnel, placing it at the highest

rapid development, both in terms of

level in the region.

growth in traffic volumes and in terms of complexity. In 2014, air navigation services were provided to 174,526 operations, carrying almost 11 million passengers to and from our airports. DINA continue to bring all its resources to achieve the government’s goal of doubling air transport operations in our country.

2013

2014

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AIR NAVIGATION SERVICES IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Aerodrome Control Tower and Terminal Radar Control Punta Cana International Airport

Infrastructure The planning and development of air navigation

objectives established by IDAC has become the

services in the country, has been comprised by

basis for the consolidation of national civil aviation

major operational progress and the implementation

system in compliance with the third axis of the

of significant infrastructure projects and latest

National Development Strategy, Law 1-12. In the

equipment, which has driven the change in

last 10 years, air navigation system infrastructure

organizational culture towards maximum efficiency,

has been completely updated, among which we

ensuring continuity of services; To complement the

can highlight:

Santo Domingo Area Control Center

Along with the project of implementation

Complete update of RADAR Sensors for Las Americas International Airport. Maintenance and update of RADAR sensors for Puerto Plata International Airport. Updating ground-air communications equipment with discrete components.

of a new Area Control Center in IDAC’s Headquarters, located in Santo Domingo, another Terminal Control

The installation of a new Area

Center was installed in Punta Cana International

Control Center located at IDAC’s

Airport, below the newly built Air Traffic Control. Both

headquarters; the RADAR data

systems also have the new RADAR data processing,

processing system will provide new applications and updates to

communications and power systems, to ensure the

improve air traffic control, also a Radio Communications System with

continuity of air traffic services, which handle the

range throughout the Dominican airspace and an autonomous power

ever increasing amount of air traffic in the FIR. Both

system to ensure the operation of the ACC. With this new Control

facilities use the same technology, which enables the

Center, IDAC will improve its ability to apply advanced technology

electronic interaction between the two control centers,

to make even more efficient and safe air transport in the country,

maintaining the redundancy of equipment.

becoming the regional leader in the industry.

Update and improve remote systems located in Alto Bandera

Installation of a new VOR DOPPLER (D / VOR) in Cabo Rojo, which serves to mark the route networks of regional air navigation.

The installation and operation of a modern airground communications system, which links through microwave the communications system installed in the highest mountains of the Caribbean region.

(the highest elevation in the Caribbean), including monitoring applications, upgrading its physical infrastructure and replacing the antennas by higher-performing, expanding the coverage of radio communications, satisfying the demand for new services.

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Implementation and Regional Projects

Mejoras por Bloques del Sistema de Aviación (ASBU)

Definitely one of the key points in the development of the national air navigation involves the commitment to compliance and monitoring roadmaps and implementation plans set by ICAO, as it has been the main contributing factor for timely and adequate investments in the right technology.

Projects:

Air Navigation Services in the Dominican Republic Past, present and future Donne stated “... No man is an island, Entire of

of data is done, but creating a critical need for

itself, every man is a piece of the continent, A

consistency and overall uniformity, to gather

part of the main....” and we have witnessed it in

all parts of the whole.

consolidation, heading in the same direction.

So, we go from air navigation systems based

in air traffic operations comes along with

the Aviation System Block Upgrades (ASBU)

the

technologies

methodology, a new tool to support each

and implementation of new and different

state, maintaining the regional balance and

equipment all over the world, diversifying the

global harmonization.

new

•

Web based Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) 2008.

•

Active participation in the new ICAO Flight Plan Format 2012.

•

The AMHS is the new communication system that will replace the Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication Network (AFTN) currently used for the transmission and reception of flight plans, notices to airmen (NOTAM) and all messaging operational services of air traffic, which will automate the processing thereof. In 2013, the Dominican Republic became the first State of the Region in completing this implementation through will benefit from the efficiency in service automation and improved safety.

•

The cooperation among States in the NAM / CAR Regions has been the key factor for successful implantation of the AMHS System, a process that has required continuous coordination and agreements between States and sharing exchange experiences and expertise.

systems, which then became the global ATM system on performance. Now is the turn for

Participation in the restructuring and separation reduction of West Atlantic Route System (WATRS) 2008.

on land, to FANS and then to CNS / ATM

Aviation is not the exception. The increase development

•

MEVA II network, the result of hard work and coordination with FAA Technical staff; With this new system, users ways and means through which the exchange

is achieved by the formulation of ideas and

RVSM implementation in 2005.

•

In the Fourteenth Century, the poet John

all human development process, where victory

•

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The Dominican Republic remains open and willing to participate and cooperate in any project that reaffirms a joint effort to achieve the goals and objectives of the Region.

PARTICIPATION AND SPONSORSHIP Meetings, Workshops and Seminars In the recent years, the active participation of DINA in the main air navigation activities in the region has been a very rewarding experience, showing the technological advances achieved in the country and the professionalism of our staff, which have been chosen to be rapporteurs or

lead air navigation working groups in the region. This have served to obtain experience and knowledge, improving operational integration with neighboring air traffic control center, by signing multilateral agreements, and sponsoring meetings.

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Institutional Cooperation

Agreements Within

the

current

IDAC

institutional

consolidation

The collaboration between stakeholders is a

management

scheme,

key element to reach good management and

important aspect is to formalize

growth of the aviation industry. DINA conducts

cooperation agreements with

its contributions through joint training and

related entities, both national

operational integration. An example we could

and international, to contribute

mention is the search and rescue basic training

with the efficient management

provided by ASCA to members of government

of air navigation services.

organizations that interact in search and rescue services.

IDAC

have

signed

local

agreements with the Dominican

This training complies with the IAMSAR standards

Naval Auxiliary, Airport and

supported by the International Civil Aviation

Civil Aviation Security Agency

Organization (ICAO) and the International

(CESAC), the Dominican Air

Maritime Organization (IMO), both organizations

Force,

working towards the standardization and

Enforcement Agency (DNCD),

harmonization of the Search and Rescue Services

with the Military Cartographic

at local, regional and global levels allowing

Institute, among others. While

operations under the same criteria.

at the international level have

“At the end of this training, our national emergency system will be

strengthen, participants will

provide faster, safer and effective services, which would save as many lives as possible, that is the main goal of these services” said the Director of Air Navigation to motivate participants to the course.

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the

National

Drug

signed agreements with the Civil Air Navigation Services Organization (CANSO), the Office Nationale de l’Aviation Civile of Haiti (OFNAC), the Federal Aviation Administration of the United States of America (FAA) and others.

At the 12th Meeting of Directors of Civil Aviation of the Central Caribbean (C/CAR), held in Punta Cana, several cooperation agreements with the United States were signed, related to RADAR data sharing, training, procedures design, as well as strengthening the monitoring of the operational safety, an important field to maintain the Category I, that allows Dominican-registered aircraft to perform commercial operations into United States.

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Global Performance Results The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

The results reflect the level of implementation of

has established the UniversaI Safety Oversight

each audited area, ranging from 0 to 10. 0 being

Audit Programme (USOAP), comprising regular,

“Not implemented” and 10 “Fully Implemented”. In

mandatory, systematic and harmonized audits of

the graph we see the results of the level of effective

safety of all Contracting States. This involves carrying

implementation of the eight critical elements of

out regular surveillance audits in all areas related to

safety oversight in the Dominican Republic, with

safety as an essential part of the program.

respect to the global average.

Effective Implementation In the city of Montreal, Canada, took place the signing of the English version of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Search and Rescue (SAR) between the Dominican Republic and Haiti, closing a finding that the Dominican Republic had open with the USOAP. The Letter of Agreement where the responsibility to provide Preflight information Service between the Department of Information Management (AIM) and the Department of Air Traffic Management (ATM) was signed.

In 2013 the Letter of Operational

Agreement

between the International NOTAM Office of Havana and

the

NOTAM

International

Office

the

Dominican Republic was signed.

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International Publications The Civil Air Navigation Service Organisation (CANSO),

published

its

November

newsletter on page 5, a review which highlights of the Dominican Republic infrastructure for the provision of air navigation services and the IDAC contribution to the National Development Strategy in its expectation of tourism growth, through air operations. You can find the full version of the newsletter at the website of CANSO, www.canso.org.

Incorporation of the Dominican Republic to CANSO THE DINA, AS AIR NAVIGATION SERVICES PROVIDER,

key elements in the implementation of best practices and

HAS BEEN INCORPORATED TO THE CIVIL AIR

development of continuous improvement.

NAVIGATION SERVICE ORGANISATION (CANSO) WITH FULL MEMBERSHIP, at regional and Global level, as part of the roadmap to be in compliance with the Institutional Vision to be a regional leader and management role model In the Air Navigation Services delivery.

Taking in consideration that Dominican Republic is a founding members of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the main aviation regulatory agency and now the integration with CANSO, an organization that promotes best practices and industry standardization

This affiliation will allow access to multiple committees,

that come along with the global air navigation service

reporting and deployment tools, and technology

providers, is a undoubted advantage that complement

exchange, information and training with other Air

the developing engine of safety culture and collaborative

Navigation service providers and suppliers in the industry,

decision making in the Dominican Aviation.

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The hard and joint efforts of technical staff

and

senior

management

has allowed us to fully achieve our common goal: to place the Dominican Republic Civil Aviation as a model in the region, not only in the ruling aspect of aviation activity, but also in providing the infrastructure and equipment necessary for optimal delivery of key services demanded by the international aviation community. The

Air

Navigation

Services

Directorate, proud to be a vital part of the institution that is the leading engine of sustainable development of the domestic aviation industry, through the work done in the last 10 years, reiterates its commitment to provide efficient and high quality service, raising the levels of safety in the Dominican airspace, honored to have men and women committed every single day with their hard and persistent work, demonstrating their professionalism and love for the country.

“DOING BETTER

WHAT WE HAVE DONE RIGHT”

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