Air Traffic Flow Management

Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM) / Collaborative Decision Making (CDM) 

What is ATFM/CDM?

ATFM is an enabler of air traffic management (ATM) efficiency and effectiveness. It contributes to the safety, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and environmental sustainability of an ATM system. It is also a major enabler of global interoperability of the air transport industry. It is important to recognize that, over time, two threads of events are going to appear simultaneously:

v local ATFM implementations conducted worldwide are going to shape a global ATFM;

v standardized ATFM processes will be implemented globally.

What are the benefits of implementing an ATFM service?

enhanced ATM system safety;

increased system operational efficiency and predictability through CDM processes;

effective management of capacity and demand through data analysis and planning;

increased situational awareness among stakeholders and a coordinated, collaborative development and execution of operational plans;

reduced fuel burn and operating costs;

and effective management of irregular operations and effective mitigation of system constraints and consequences of unforeseen events;

improved quality of air travel; increased economic development through efficient and cost-effective services to the projected increased levels of air traffic;

reduction of aviation-related greenhouse gas emissions;

mitigation of the effects of unforeseen events and situations of reduced capacity along with coordinating effective and rapid solutions to recover from them.

ATFM/CDM Activities of APAC RSO

ICAO APAC RSO conducts various levels of workshops to assist Asia Pacific States in their implementation of Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM) and Collaborative Decision Making (CDM). Depending on States’ readiness and applicability, States may wish to host and request for ICAO APAC RSO to conduct any rank of the Workshop.