International Federation of Air Traffic Safety Electronics Associations (IFATSEA) Africa Region Meeting and Conference in Nairobi Kenya July 31 – August 3, 2018
Permit to express the region’s gratitude and my personal one to Robert Jere Omusonga and his team as well as the KATSEA, and KCAA for hosting the 8th IFATSEA regional Conference. I know Kenya to be an aviation hub, a giant one of course not only for East Africans but the entire continent and have the pride of Africa flying the national colours all over the world. It was therefore not surprising to me when KATSEA finally took the hosting right for this regional meeting.
Our industry in aviation is Air Navigation Services primarily for the provision of air traffic services. Two of the major components within these services are the air traffic controllers and the air traffic safety engineers. The air-traffic control services are responsible for the safe and efficient flight realization. In air traffic Services delivery, Air Traffic Controllers remain in constant contact with the Pilots to provide separation for aircrafts and support the Pilots in distress and abnormal situations.
The technical services for air traffic control are provided by Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel (ATSEP). The ATSEPs are the only authorized and competent proven staffs, to supervise and release air traffic safety equipment for operations.
ATSEP therefore are a crucial component of the aviation safety chain system. In the ATM operational concept, the human is at the center and for sure human factors and competence will continue to remain a central component of the ATS performance today and future. The keyword for the conference theme is “Aviation Safety and Security” and this conference has a mandate in formulating a resolution to highlight our contributions to aviation safety and security.
Personnel licensing and certification as well as other forms of regulation provides one tool for ensuring the quality of this key element in the ATS system.
In order for the quality of ATS personnel to be assured in an increasingly, flexible, fragmented and deregulated environment, there is the need for a compelling consideration for additional personnel regulatory measures to include the ATSEP license (Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel license).
ATM is critically dependent on the employees that form the core of the system, including controllers, engineers and air crew.
The CNS Engineers who form part of the safety and security sensitive personnel within the ATS system operate without any form of license. This is a blot on safety and I urge states and organizations such as CANSO to assume process champions for this realization.
Given that, the human being is at the center of the ATS system, it will be entirely appropriate that safety regulators have a tool at their disposal that will confirm that employees in all safety and security sensitive functions within the system have the necessary competence and current knowledge required to fulfill their functions in a safe and secure manner. This means, in particular the recognition of licensing and certification to ATSEPs.
Countries like Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Indonesia, Germany Ghana, Austria, and Czech Republic to mention a few, have ATSEP licensing implemented as part of the requirement to ensure safety and security of the ATS environment.
The implementation of the ATSEP License will lead to the proof of the competence, ability and eligibility of ATSEPs. The next gen of ATM systems provides a new operational environment as the ATM systems are based on trajectory management, and high performing technologies with high levels of automation. Understandably, a lot more technologies are being developed to meet the requirements. With the pace of SESSAR in Europe and NEXTGEN in US, in defining the new ATM and systems, technology has now become the bedrock to achieve a safe, secure and performing Air Navigation Services. It also means increased responsibilities for ATSEP as we transitioned from the legacy systems to the new technology driven systems. ATSEP role based on the new technologies are exceedingly huge, demanding and critical. The absence of license to the ATSEP is therefore is a risk to the industry now and the future which is here with us.
Once again, congratulations to KATSEA and KCAA for hosting this event and my kind effusive thanks for the great investment in the conference.
Ing. Frank Kofi Apeagyei
IFATSEA Africa Region Director
The objects and problems of electronics in the field of air traffic safety are the same all over the world. They can be mastered only by international co-operation, mutual understanding, and an exchange of ideas and experience.
To achieve this aim and purpose, the Kenya Air Traffic Systems Engineering Association (KATSEA) was founded to unite the engineering professionals working in the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority and other related sectors that contribute to the association’s objectives. Kenya like other African states have sort to maintain affiliation with International Federation of Air Traffic Safety Electronics Association (IFATSEA) to benefit from the synergy of its international affiliates on professional and technical matters.
It is therefore necessary that all Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel (ATSEP) in Africa, who follow a common profession with similar challenges, should pool their efforts towards a furtherance of safety of air navigation and become united in a worldwide professional federation which is based on the principle of co-operation on technical and professional matters, excluding any political or religious debates and activities.
In view of the foregoing, Kenya will be hosting the 8th IFATSEA Africa regional meeting from July 31st to August 3rd, 2018 in Nairobi. The main theme of the conference shall be “Aviation Safety and Security; ATSEPs Contributions”. ”
Hence, Kenya takes this opportunity to welcome all ATSEP stakeholders and partners in Africa to Nairobi, the green city in the sun. Jambo na Kairibu.
Robert Jere Omusonga
KATSEA President
Growth of aviation industry in Africa has necessitated the need for technical and economic cooperation that drives capacity building and professionalism in aviation industry. Technology transfer in development, engineering and maintenance of aviation systems forms the basis for this growth.
Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel (ATSEP) who are our engineers and technicians in communication, navigation and surveillance (CNS) systems have come together from around Africa to share engineering challenges and solutions for the benefit of aviation industry. ATSEPs form a core part of the technical teams whose roles contribute to aviation safety and security within our airspace.
Kenya via International Federation of Air Traffic Safety Electronics Associations (IFATSEA) is hosting this continental event to promote safety, technology, innovation and manpower development for ATSEPs, manufacturers, system designers, aviation training organizations, air navigation service providers, civil aviation authorities and aviation safety experts.
By operating CNS equipment that enables communication between air traffic controllers and pilots, flight navigation via instruments and surveillance via integrated radar systems, ATSEP operations ensure safety of aircrafts, crew, passengers, environment and the airspace at large.
In order to effectively regulate ATSEP operations, air navigation service providers, civil aviation authorities and IFATSEA under guidance of ICAO have promoted inclusion of ATSEP operations into state civil aviation regulations.
In Kenya, the Civil Aviation (Personnel Licensing) Regulations 2018, now provides for inclusion of ATSEPs into regulatory framework that deals with issuance of licenses, certifications, ratings and authorizations. This is expected to delegate safety responsibilities to individual ATSEPs on actions pertaining to their roles and duties.
Therefore, the purpose of this forum is to discuss matters of ATSEPs contribution to safety and security in aviation industry. The key issues brought for deliberation in this forum include;
Capt. Gilbert M. Kibe
Director General, KCAA
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is situated 16 km (about 20 minutes’ drive) from the City centre. The fare from the Airport to the City centre by Public Service Buses (City Hoppa, KBS and Double M) is around Kshs 100. Taxis are readily available and the taxi fare from the Airport to the City centre is between Kshs 2000 -3000. However, it is advisable to confirm the charges before getting into the vehicle. The state-controlled KENATCO have by law to charge per kilometre. For those who may wish to hire taxis the following is a list of those recommended.
One way transfers will be available from airport to the hotel
You may contact our reception team on +254 722 920222 –Carolyne, +254 723243640 – Mwadimeh, +254 722995540 – Loice and +254 733813305 – Elijah for further assistance. E-mail address: mailto:katsea@kcaa.or.ke
The language of the meeting shall be English.
While all travellers arriving in Kenya should have a valid Passport, Kenya entry visas are not required for nationals from the East African Community (EAC) countries. Participants are therefore advised to ascertain whether or not they are exempt from the Kenyan visa requirements at our respective embassies.
Those who are not exempt should apply for visas well in advance from Kenya High Commissions or Embassies, which will issue them upon presentation of documentation showing that the applicants are designated representatives to a particular IFATSEA Africa region meeting to be held in Nairobi/Kenya. For countries with no Kenya High Commission or Embassy, the British Embassy or High Commission will generally represent Kenya and be in a position to issue visas.
A valid Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for entry into Kenya. It is recommended that visitors be vaccinated for hepatitis A.
For Kenya Visas, kindly visit Kenya Immigration website
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Time |
Event |
Moderator/Speaker |
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07h30 –
08h50 |
Arrival of delegates, registration |
|
|
08h50 –
09h00 |
Master
of Ceremony remarks |
Ali
Salim Bakari, Elijah Mithanga |
|
09h10 –
09h20 |
Speech by KATSEA President |
Robert Jere Omusonga |
|
09h20 – 09h30 |
Speech
by Africa Region Director IFATSEA |
Ing. Frank Kofi Apeagyei |
|
09h30 – 09h45 |
Speech by IFATSEA board President |
Mr. Thorsten Wehe |
|
09h45 –
09h50 |
Address
by Director General KCAA |
Capt.
Gilbert Kibe |
|
09h50 –
10h05 |
ICAO ESAF Regional Director |
Mr. Barry Kashambo |
|
10h05 – 10h20 |
Address
by KCAA Board Chairman |
Eng.
Joseph Nkadayo |
|
10h20 –
10h45 |
Keynote speech and official opening by CS MOTIHUD |
Hon. James W. Macharia |
|
10h45 – 11h30 |
Break:
Morning Tea/Coffee/Exhibition |
|
|
11h30-11h45 |
Address by Director, ANS |
Ms. Charity Musila |
|
11h45 –
13h00 |
PANEL
04;
Evolving Roles and Responsibilities of ATSEP. Subtopics; 5.
ATSEPs; Key drivers in air navigation services 6. ATSEP
roles and responsibilities beyond ATC console |
Moderator; Ephantus
Irungu, Senior ATSEP –CWS KCAA Panelists; § James
Nderitu, Chief Engineer JKIA -KCAA § Ishaya Dung,
President NAAE Nigeria § President
ATENA Tunisia § Wilberforce
Lalang, Senior ATSEP – MIA KCAA |
|
13h00 –
14h00 |
Lunch Break |
|
|
14h15 –
15h20 |
PANEL
08; ATSEPs as engineering professionals Subtopics;
28.
Contributions of engineering technologists and technicians to safety of users
of technology; opportunities, challenges, risks and mitigations 29.The licensed engineer; ethics, roles and
responsibilities that enhance security and safety |
Moderator; Edwin Sifuna,
Senior ATSEP Malindi KCAA Panelists;
§
Alice Mutai, Registrar, KETRB, §
Eng.
Nicholas M. Musuni, Registrar, EBK §
Lucas Makomondi,
Head of Training, EASA KCAA § Nixon Baraza Senior ATSEP JKIA KCAA |
|
15h20 –
15h50 |
Break: Tea/coffee/ Exhibition |
|
|
15h50 –
17h00 |
PANEL
09; ATSEPs
in maintenance operations; Subtopics; Safety
and security considerations in; 23.
Communication systems 24.
Navigation systems 25.
Surveillance systems 38. Auxiliary Systems |
Moderator; Robert
Omusonga, President KATSEA, CANS KIA KCAA Panelists; § Engr.
Ahmed Farouk, Director safety electronics and engineering services – NAMA § Eng.
Nicholas Odwar, Manager Engineering services –KCAA § Engr.
John Ali, Head of telecommunication Engineering School –NCAT, Nigeria § Lucas Makomondi,
Head of Training, EASA KCAA |
|
17h00 –
17h20 |
Announcements |
Elijah Mithanga |
|
17h20 –
18h30 |
Social
Break |
|
|
18h30 – 21h30 |
Welcome Cocktail [Dress Code: Smart Casual] |
Elijah Mithanga |
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Allocated
time |
Activity |
Moderator/Speaker |
|
08h50 – 09h00 |
Morning
remarks by master of ceremony |
Ms.
Umi Kerre |
|
09h00 -0915 |
Key
Note Address Africa
Region Director IFATSEA |
Ing. Frank Kofi Apeagyei |
|
09h15 – 10h30 |
PANEL 06: ATSEPs safety appraisal in air navigation
services. Subtopics;
ATSEPs
contributions to safety in; 11.Air traffic
control services 12.Aeronautical
information services 13.Aeronautical
communication services 19.Flight
navigation services -from pilots perspective |
Moderator;
Ms. Flora Wakolo, Chief Air traffic control officer – KCAA Panelists; § Hitler Olwenge, Manager, Air Traffic services –KCAA § Mr. Solomon Kirimi Rukaria IFAIMA/KAISOA § Tom Gusigolo, President
KACOA § Peter Oduor, KATCA |
|
10h30 – 11h00 |
Break: Morning tea/coffee/ Exhibition |
|
|
11h00 – 13h00 |
PANEL
01: ATSEP
recognition in ICAO Annex 1. Subtopics; 1.
CAAs preparations for ICAO general assembly 2019. 3.
CANSO Africa support for ATSEPs 4.
ATSEP contributions to ICAO strategic goals and ASBU 8.
Presentation of a safety case for ATSEPS at ICAO general assembly 2019 9.
Historical Path to ATSEP licensing |
Moderator; IFATSEA Africa Director – Ing.
Frank Kofi Apeagyei Panelists; § Capt Gilbert Kibe - DG KCAA § Capt. Muhktar Shaibu Usman - DG NCAA § Ms. Popy Khosa - DCA SACAA § Ing. Simon Allotey - DG GCAA § Hamza Johari -DG TCAA § Dr. David Mpango Kakuba MD CAA Uganda § Mr. Thorsten Wehe,
Executive Secretary, IFATSEA § Mr. Barry Kashambo, ICAO
–ESAF office Regional Director § Ms. Boni Dibate, CANSO Director Africa affairs |
|
13h00 – 14h00 |
Lunch
Break |
|
|
14h10 – 15h20 |
PANEL
05: Regulating
ATSEPs operations; safety and security factors. Subtopics;
10.
Aviation regulators’ perspective of ATSEPs as contributors in safety and
security services 18.
ATSEPs contribution to airport safety and security 26.
Human factors in ATSEP operations; Safety and security considerations 27.
SMS and risk management in ATSEP operations |
Moderator; Christine Chepkirui Senior
ATSEP JKIA KCAA Panelists; §
Capt. Tom Ogenche,
Director aviation safety standards and regulations -KCAA §
Ms. Millicent Henga,
Senior AVSEC instructor – EASA §
Dr. Michael Aomo, Chief
SMS coordinator KCAA §
Mr. George Oragwu,
Aviation Safety inspector, NCAA § Eng. Portas Oganga,
Chief CNS Inspector KCAA |
|
15h20– 15h50 |
Tea/coffee break/exhibition/Announcements |
|
|
15h50 – 17h00 |
PANEL
07:
ATSEPs in systems development. Subtopics; 20.
ANS cybersecurity plan; implementation, opportunities and challenges 21.
CNS equipment development and integrity; value added facilities for safety
and security 22.
CNS projects management; security and safety considerations 37.
Market edge innovations in Aviation Technology |
Moderator;
Isaac Rono, Senior ATSEP JKIA KCAA Panelists; § William Omolo, Selex ES Technologies Limited - Sponsors § Mr. Nenad Jackovic, Jotron AS – Sponsors § Eng. Erick Meli, Chief ANS Officer – KCAA § Communications Authority of Kenya |
|
17h00 – 17h20 |
Announcements, Day’s Break |
Ms. Umi Kerre |
|
Time |
Event |
Moderator/Speaker |
|
08h50
– 09h00 |
Morning remarks by master of
ceremony |
Mr. James W. Nderitu |
|
09h00-0910h |
Speech
by Director, EASA |
Dr. Mugambi G. K. M’Nchebere |
|
09h10
– 10h30 |
PANEL
02: ATSEP
licensing implementation; legal and regulatory framework Subtopics; 2. ATSEP
licensing; ANSPs opportunities and challenges 7.
Incorporating ATSEP licensing in state PEL Civil Aviation Regulations 39. ATSEP
regulations vs statutory engineering regulations; conflicts and
harmonization. |
Moderator; Eng. Erick Meli –
Chief officer ANS KCAA Panelists; § Ing. Charles Kraikue
-DDG technical GCAA § Ms.
Charity Muthoni - Director ANS KCAA § Engr. Adeyinka Osunwusi - Head of
training, licensing and staff matters NAMA § Mr. Cyril Wayongo – Manager Legal services KCAA |
|
10h30
– 11h00 |
Break:
Morning tea/coffee/ exhibition |
|
|
11h00
– 11h30 |
Speech: Curriculum development
assessment and certification challenges in Africa |
Prof. Charles
Ondieki, Director General TVET CDACC Kenya |
|
11h00
– 13h30 |
PANEL 10: ATSEP training. Subtopics;
15. ATSEP competence based training and assessment
in Africa; implementation, opportunities and
challenges 16. Aligning ATSEP training with emerging
technologies in aviation industry 17.Capacity development plan in aviation training;
production of high skilled ATSEP instructors and assessors |
Moderator;
Dr. Serah Waitiki – Registrar Academics EASA, KCAA Panelists; § Dr. Mugambi G. K. M’Nchebere,
Director East African School of Aviation, KCAA § Ms. Tendani Ndou, Principal -ATNS
Aviation Training Academy, SA § Capt. Abdulsalami Mohammed, Rector Nigeria College
of Aviation Technology § Martey –Boye Atokolo – Executive
Director, Training Academy GCAA § Sam Mahlangu, Manager Engineering training ATA –SA § Evans Omondi, Senior Curriculum Developer, ATSEP |
|
13h00
– 14h00 |
Lunch Break |
|
|
14h00
– 15h00 |
PANEL 03: Operationalization of ATSEPS state licensing; gains
and challenges. Subtopics; Updates from, 30. Nigeria 31. Ghana 33. Kenya 34. Tanzania 35. Uganda |
Moderator;
Ms. Farida Mitei, Senior
Engineer ANS JKIA KCAA § Panelists; § Emmanuel
Mikongoti –CNS Inspector TCAA § Andrew
Mwesige – President UGATSEA § Engr. Adeyinka Osunwusi - Head of
training, licensing and staff matters NAMA § Mr. Robert
Omusonga –President KATSEA and Chief ANS officer KCAA §
Mr. Fredrick Opoku –President GHATSEA |
|
15h00
– 15h30 |
Break: Tea/coffee/ exhibition/announcements |
|
|
15h30
– 17h00 |
Plenary session: Affiliates’ representatives and delegates only,
adoption of conference resolutions |
§ IFATSEA
Africa Director – Ing. Frank Kofi Apeagyei § Thorsten
Wehe, President IFATSEA |
|
17h00
– 17h30 |
Closing Speech |
Capt. Gilbert
Kibe, Director, General, KCAA |
|
17h30
– 18h30 |
Social Break |
|
|
18h30
– 21h30 |
Gala Dinner (Music
& African Dance) [Dress Code: African Attire] |
Ms. Loise Mwangi |
|
Excursion |
|
|
Allocated
time |
|
|
08h30 – 16h00 |
Visit to KWS Animal Orphanage |
|
Visit to Bomas of Kenya |
|
|
Lunch out |
|
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END |
Some Hotels near IFATSEA ARM Meeting venue
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No. |
Hotel |
Rates (USD/KSH) |
Address/Location |
Contacts |
Distance From
Venue |
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1 |
The Boma Nairobi (5*) |
USD 160 KSH 16,000 |
Within Venue |
Tel: 0719 050 000 – Wachuka Email:reservations@theboma.co.ke Attention: Wachuka |
Within venue |
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2 |
boma inn Nairobi (3*) |
USD 100 KSH 10,000 |
Within Venue |
Tel: 0719 050 000 – Wachuka Email:reservations@theboma.co.ke Attention: Wachuka |
Within venue |
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3 |
Eka Hotel |
USD 180 KSH 18,000 |
MOMBASA ROAD |
Tel: 0719 045 000
– Sylvia Email:
reservations@ekahotel Attention Sylvia |
2.1KM |
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4 |
Weston Hotel |
USD 100 KSH 10,000 |
LANGATA ROAD, NEAR
WILSON AIRPORT |
Tel: 0723 984 121-
Caleb Email:
selfdesk@westonhotel.com |
5.3KM |
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5 |
Ole-Sereni |
USD160 KSH 16,000 |
MOMBASA ROAD |
Tel: 0712 146 161-
Rael Email: rwambugu@ole-serenihotel.com |
2.1KM |
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6 |
Tamarind Tree
Hotel |
USD125 KSH 12,500 |
LANGATA ROAD, NEAR
WILSON AIRPORT |
Tel: 0709 240 240
– Email: central.reservations@tamarind.co.ke |
4.7KM |
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7 |
Ngong Hills Hotel |
USD150 KSH 15,000 |
NGONG ROAD |
Tel: Elizabeth Kigondo |
8.7KM |
