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Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)

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Civil Aviation Regulations, 2011

Part 172 : Airspace and Air Traffic Services

Subpart 1 : General

172.01.2 Providing of an ATS at own initiative

 

(1) The Director shall determine the portions of airspace and the aerodromes which shall be provided with air traffic services to—
(a) prevent collisions between aircraft;
(b) prevent collisions between aircraft on the manoeuvring area of the aerodrome concerned and obstructions on such area;
(c) expedite and maintain an orderly flow of air traffic;
(d) provide advice and information useful for the safe and efficient conduct of flights; and
(e) provide search and rescue and related support services.

 

(2) The need for the provision of air traffic services and the discontinuation thereof shall be determined after consideration of inter alia:
(a) The sustainable commercial viability of a proposed air traffic service, including the costs incurred in setting up the service as well as the projected maintenance costs;
(b) Forecast of air traffic movements and their composition;
(c) The level of communication services available;
(d) The adequacy of appropriate surveillance;
(e) The availability of flight information systems;
(f) The proximity of other aerodromes;
(g) Surrounding terrain;
(h) Navigation and approach systems;
(i) Abnormal circuit patterns;
(j) The flexibility of use of airspace;
(k) Environmental aspects;
(I) Seasonal weather patterns;
(m) National security requirements; and
(n) Any other factors which may be relevant.

 

(3) The study, referred to in subregulation (2), shall be accompanied by a detailed business case, safety case and risk assessment, must be conducted in accordance with Document SA-CATS 172.