International Civil Aviation Organization

The Need for a Collaborative Approach

Session 1Presentation 4

Why are RSTs effective?

• Complex issue with many contributing factors.• Hazards are not confined to any one operational

area.• RSTs have the ability to collect information,

identify problems and respond more efficiently than currently.

• Runway Safety requires a multidisciplinary approach to manage effectively.

Collaboration at the International level

• ICAO Runway Safety Programme Partners:

• At this RRSS:• IATA• ACI• CANSO• IFALPA• EUROCONTROL

The Impetus for Hosting this RSS

• The coordination of information among stakeholders is paramount to ensuring safety

• These events provide a great opportunity to exchange information, ideas and solutions

You are part of the processBe an active participant over the next 3 days

Ask questionsLearn as much as you canShare your experiences as much as you canContribute to the development of a regional runway safety plan in Session 8

Be an active RST advocate in the futureCommunicate the message to the potential RST participants in your State, region or local airportContribute to the establishment of an RSTFacilitate or mentor RSTs in other locations

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