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Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)RegulationsCivil Aviation Regulations, 2011Part 172 : Airspace and Air Traffic ServicesSubpart 1 : General172.01.2 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. |
