IFALPA published a Safety Bulletin concerning navigational errors on the North Atlantic.
This IFALPA Safety Bulletin is based on an Oceanic Errors Safety Bulletin (OESB) issued by the ICAO North Atlantic Systems Planning Group (NAT SPG), concerning deviations observed on the North Atlantic Tracks.
Background
ICAO North Atlantic Working Groups composed of industry; ATC and state regulators have noted repetitive oceanic errors. These include gross navigation errors (25 NM or more), large height deviations (300 feet or more) and erosion of longitudinal separation. Operators are reminded that the safety of the airspace is constantly monitored, and its performance is reviewed.
Repeated errors present a recurring hazard and pose a threat not only to overall flight safety but also planned reductions in separation. It is important that operators have a continuous analysis process to evaluate oceanic errors to meet the ICAO Safety Management System (SMS) standards.
This bulletin will provide recommendations to reduce oceanic errors that should be addressed in initial and recurrent ground training.
We encourage you to read the full Safety Bulletin.
