The Department of Transport wishes to announce the approval and coming into effect of the National Airspace Master Plan (NAMP) 2011 - 2015.
The NAMP provides a strategic view and direction of airspace organisation and management within South Africa, as well as the notion of performance-based transition planning at a global, regional and local-level. It has been compiled in accordance with the National Civil Aviation Policy, as amended and is effective as of 1 January 2011.
The objectives of the master plan are, among others:
- To service the airspace in accordance with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPS) in such a way that it meets the requirements of all users and particularly, the international community
- To rationalise all managed airspace in accordance with ICAO SARPS in such a way that it meets the requirements of all users by a consultative process, strategically and tactically
- To minimise all permanent prohibited, restricted and danger areas in accordance with ICAO SARPS and to facilitate the flexible use of airspace to the benefit of all users.
The master plan will also guide the National Airspace Committee (NASCOM), which has been established through the Civil Aviation Regulations, 1997, in the execution of its mandate, by providing measurable Key Performance Areas (KPAs), performance objectives, indicators and targets in contemplating amendments to airspace, procedures and infrastructure.
This document has been widely consulted and in accordance with the Constitution of NASCOM, the need for review of the NAMP will be considered on an annual basis.
The document is available on both the Department of Transport and Civil Aviation Authority websites at http://www.transport.gov.za and http://www.caa.co.za, for scrutiny.
Enquiries:
Sam Monareng
Cell: 083 326 1521
Source: Sapa
